2019.12.35. Stuhlmacher, Biblical Theology of the New Testament

Peter Stuhlmacher, Biblical Theology of the New Testament
Reviewed by Craig Blomberg

2019.12.34. Robinson, Jude on the Attack

Alexandra Robinson, Jude on the Attack: A Comparative Analysis of the Epistle of Jude, Jewish Judgement Oracles, and Greco-Roman Invective
Reviewed by Travis B. Williams

2019.12.33. Reynolds and Boccaccini, Reading the Gospel of John’s Christology as Jewish Messianism

Benjamin E. Reynolds and Gabriele Boccaccini, eds., Reading the Gospel of John’s Christology as Jewish Messianism: Royal, Prophetic, and Divine Messiahs
Reviewed by Chris Kugler

2019.12.32. Van Oorschot and Witte, The Origins of Yahwism

Jürgen van Oorschot and Markus Witte, eds., The Origins of Yahwism
Reviewed by Anne Marie Kitz

2019.12.31. MaGee, Portrait of an Apostle

Gregory S. MaGee, Portrait of an Apostle: A Case for Paul’s Authorship of Colossians and Ephesians
Reviewed by Craig A. Evans

2019.12.30. Luzzatto, Shadal on Exodus

Samuel David Luzzatto; Daniel A. Klein, ed. and trans., Shadal on Exodus: Samuel David Luzzatto’s Interpretation of the Book of Shemot
Reviewed by Alan Cooper

2019.12.29. Hamidović, Encyclopédie des messianismes juifs dans l’Antiquité

David Hamidović, Encyclopédie des messianismes juifs dans l’Antiquité
Reviewed by Michaël Girardin

2019.12.28. Farber and Wright, Archaeology and History of Eighth-Century Judah

Zev I. Farber and Jacob L. Wright, eds., Archaeology and History of Eighth-Century Judah
Reviewed by Aren Maier

2019.12.27. de Bruyn, Hunter, and Cooper, Ambrosiaster’s Commentary on the Pauline Epistles: Romans

Theodore S. de Bruyn, David G. Hunter, and Stephen A. Cooper, Ambrosiaster’s Commentary on the Pauline Epistles: Romans
Reviewed by Adam Ployd

2019.12.26. Brueggemann, Tenacious Solidarity

Walter Brueggemann; Davis Hankins, ed., Tenacious Solidarity: Biblical Provocations on Race, Religion, Climate and the Economy
Reviewed by Marshall Johns

2019.12.25. Brenner-Idan and Efthimiadis-Keith, A Feminist Companion to Tobit and Judith

Athalya Brenner-Idan and Helen Efthimiadis-Keith, eds., A Feminist Companion to Tobit and Judith
Reviewed by Irene Nowell

2019.12.24. Van Bekkum, Kwakkel, and Rose, Biblical Hebrew in Context

Koert van Bekkum, Gert Kwakkel, and Wolter H. Rose, eds., Biblical Hebrew in Context: Essays in Semitics and Old Testament Texts in Honour of Professor Jan P. Lettinga
Reviewed by Johannes F. Diehl

2019.12.23. Askin, Scribal Culture in Ben Sira

Lindsey A. Askin, Scribal Culture in Ben Sira
Reviewed by Elisa Uusimäki

2019.12.22. Anderson and Widder, Textual Criticism of the Bible

Amy Anderson and Wendy Widder, Textual Criticism of the Bible
Reviewed by Alan Taylor Farnes

2019.12.20. Wilson, Augustine’s Conversion from Traditional Free Choice to “Non-free Free Will”

Kenneth M. Wilson, Augustine’s Conversion from Traditional Free Choice to “Non-free Free Will”: A Comprehensive Methodology
Reviewed by Evgenia Moiseeva

2019.12.19. Patte, Romans

Daniel Patte, Romans: Three Exegetical Interpretations and the History of Reception
Reviewed by Timothy Gombis

2019.12.18. Park, Typology in Biblical Hebrew Meter

Sung Jin Park, Typology in Biblical Hebrew Meter: A Generative Metrical Approach
Reviewed by Donald R. Vance

2019.12.17. Koch, Gottes himmlische Wohnstatt

Christoph Koch, Gottes himmlische Wohnstatt: Transformationen im Verhältnis von Gott und Himmel in tempeltheologischen Entwürfen des Alten Testaments in der Exilszeit
Reviewed by Martin Leuenberger

2019.12.16. Fröhlich, David in Cultural Memory

Ida Fröhlich, ed., David in Cultural Memory
Reviewed by Walter Dietrich

2019.12.15. Friedman, The Exodus

Richard Elliott Friedman, The Exodus
Reviewed by Bryan D. Estelle

2019.12.14. Conway, John and the Johannine Letters

Colleen M. Conway, John and the Johannine Letters
Reviewed by Judith M. Lieu

2019.12.13. Bautch and Lackowski, On Dating Biblical Texts to the Persian Period

Richard J. Bautch and Mark Lackowski, eds., On Dating Biblical Texts to the Persian Period: Discerning Criteria and Establishing Epochs
Reviewed by Marvin A. Sweeney

2019.12.12. Spittler, The Narrative Self in Early Christianity

Janet E. Spittler, ed., The Narrative Self in Early Christianity: Essays in Honor of Judith Perkins
Reviewed by Hans-Josef Klauck

2019.12.11. Van Miert, The Emancipation of Biblical Philology in the Dutch Republic, 1590–1670

Dirk van Miert, The Emancipation of Biblical Philology in the Dutch Republic, 1590–1670
Reviewed by Jeffrey L. Morrow

2019.12.10. McLarty, Thecla’s Devotion

J. D. McLarty, Thecla’s Devotion: Narrative, Emotion and Identity in the Acts of Paul and Thecla
Reviewed by Gail P. Streete

2019.12.09. Kirk, Memory and the Jesus Tradition

Alan Kirk, Memory and the Jesus Tradition
Reviewed by Werner H. Kelber

2019.12.08. Hamley, Unspeakable Things Unspoken

Isabelle M. Hamley, Unspeakable Things Unspoken: An Irigarayan Reading of Otherness and Victimization in Judges 19–21
Reviewed by Jaco Gericke

2019.12.07. Glynn, Burer, Best Bible Books

John Glynn; Michael H. Burer, ed., Best Bible Books: New Testament Resources
Reviewed by Jay Harrington

2019.12.06. Ederer, Identitätsstiftende Begegnung

Matthias Ederer, Identitätsstiftende Begegnung: Die theologische Deutung des regelmäßigen Kultes Israels in der Tora
Reviewed by Martin Nitsche

2019.12.05. Clausen, The Upper Room and Tomb of David

David Christian Clausen, The Upper Room and Tomb of David: The History, Art and Archaeology of the Cenacle on Mount Zion
Reviewed by Joshua Schwartz

2019.12.04. Cho, Myth, History and Metaphor in the Hebrew Bible

Paul K.-K. Cho, Myth, History and Metaphor in the Hebrew Bible
Reviewed by Amy L. Balogh

2019.12.03. Burridge, What Are the Gospels?

Richard A. Burridge, What Are the Gospels? A Comparison with Graeco-Roman Biography
Reviewed by Sean A. Adams

2019.12.02. Austin, Plant Metaphors in the Old Greek of Isaiah

Benjamin M. Austin, Plant Metaphors in the Old Greek of Isaiah
Reviewed by Larry Perkins

2019.12.01. Albertz, Pentateuchstudien

Rainer Albertz; Jakob Wöhrle, ed., Pentateuchstudien
Reviewed by Jean Louis Ska

2019.11.24. Zurawski and Boccaccini, Second Temple Jewish Paideia in Context

Jason M. Zurawski and Gabriele Boccaccini, eds., Second Temple Jewish Paideia in Context
Reviewed by Lindsey A. Askin

2019.11.23. Vanhoye, A Perfect Priest

Albert Vanhoye; Nicholas J. Moore and Richard J. Ounsworth, eds., A Perfect Priest: Studies in the Letter to the Hebrews
Reviewed by J. Michael McKay Jr.

2019.11.22. Smith, Jewish Glass and Christian Stone

Eric C. Smith, Jewish Glass and Christian Stone: A Materialist Mapping of the “Parting of the Ways”
Reviewed by Adele Reinhartz

2019.11.21. Scott, The Hermeneutics of Christological Psalmody in Paul

Matthew Scott, The Hermeneutics of Christological Psalmody in Paul: An Intertextual Enquiry
Reviewed by Siu Fung Wu

2019.11.20. Poulsen, The Black Hole in Isaiah

Frederik Poulsen, The Black Hole in Isaiah: A Study of Exile as a Literary Theme
Reviewed by Marvin A. Sweeney

2019.11.19. Patton, Hope for a Tender Sprig

Matthew H. Patton, Hope for a Tender Sprig: Jehoiachin in Biblical Theology
Reviewed by Benjamin J. M. Johnson

2019.11.18. Hieke, Studien zum Alten Testament im Neuen Testament

Thomas Hieke, Studien zum Alten Testament im Neuen Testament
Reviewed by Christopher R. Lortie

2019.11.17. Gillingham, Psalms through the Centuries

Susan Gillingham, Psalms through the Centuries: A Reception Commentary on Psalms 1–72
Reviewed by William P. Brown

2019.11.16. Farber and Wright, Archaeology and History of Eighth-Century Judah

Zev I. Farber and Jacob L. Wright, eds., Archaeology and History of Eighth-Century Judah
Reviewed by Kyle H. Keimer

2019.11.15. Dalferth, Wirkendes Wort

Ingolf U. Dalferth, Wirkendes Wort: Bibel, Schrift, un Evangelium in Leben der Kirche und im Denken der Theologie
Reviewed by Gottfried Adam

2019.11.14. Berthelot, In Search of the Promised Land?

Katell Berthelot, In Search of the Promised Land? The Hasmonean Dynasty between Biblical Models and Hellenistic Diplomacy
Reviewed by Daniel L. Smith

2019.11.13. Bell, The Early Textual Transmission of John

Lonnie D. Bell, The Early Textual Transmission of John: Stability and Fluidity in Its Second and Third Century Greek Manuscripts
Reviewed by Charles E. Hill

2019.11.12. Welborn, The Young against the Old

L. L. Welborn, The Young against the Old: Generational Conflict in First Clement
Reviewed by Mona Tokarek Lafosse

2019.11.11. Sigismund and Müller, Studien zum Text der Apokalypse II

Marcus Sigismund and Darius Müller, eds., Studien zum Text der Apokalypse II
Reviewed by David Warren

2019.11.10. Runia and Sterling, Studia Philonica Annual XXX (2018)

David T. Runia and Gregory E. Sterling, eds., Studia Philonica Annual: Studies in Hellenistic Judaism, Volume XXX (2018)
Reviewed by Tyler Smith

2019.11.09. Rasmussen, Conceptualizing Distress in the Psalms

Michael D. Rasmussen, Conceptualizing Distress in the Psalms: A Form-Critical and Cognitive Semantic Study of the Sarar Word Group
Reviewed by Marilyn E. Burton

2019.11.08. Nanos, Reading Romans within Judaism

Mark D. Nanos, Reading Romans within Judaism: Collected Essays of Mark D. Nanos, Volume 2
Reviewed by Kyle B. Wells

2019.11.07. Karrer, Johannesoffenbarung, Teilband 1

Martin Karrer, Johannesoffenbarung, Teilband 1: Offb 1,1–5,14
Reviewed by Russell Morton

2019.11.06. Garroway, Growing Up in Ancient Israel

Kristine Henriksen Garroway, Growing Up in Ancient Israel: Children in Material Culture and Biblical Texts
Reviewed by Shawn W. Flynn

2019.11.05. Frey, The Glory of the Crucified One

Jörg Frey, The Glory of the Crucified One: Christology and Theology in the Gospel of John
Reviewed by R. Alan Culpepper

2019.11.04. Dimant, From Enoch to Tobit

Devorah Dimant, From Enoch to Tobit: Collected Studies in Ancient Jewish Literature
Reviewed by Archie T. Wright

2019.11.03. Cohen, The Book of Psalms: Poetry in Poetry

Jeffrey M. Cohen, The Book of Psalms: Poetry in Poetry
Reviewed by Steven Bishop

2019.11.02. Bilgin, Officials and Administration in the Hittite World

Tayfun Bilgin, Officials and Administration in the Hittite World
Reviewed by Amir Gilan

2019.11.01. Allen, The Historical Character of Jesus

David M. Allen, The Historical Character of Jesus: Canonical Insights from Outside the Gospels
Reviewed by Craig A. Evans

2019.10.36. Schellenberg, Kohelet

Annette Schellenberg, Kohelet
Reviewed by Pieter M. Venter

2019.10.35. Ryan, The Role of the Synagogue in the Aims of Jesus

Jordan J. Ryan, The Role of the Synagogue in the Aims of Jesus
Reviewed by Donald D. Binder

2019.10.34. Pardee, Scribal Harmonization in the Synoptic Gospels

Cambry G. Pardee, Scribal Harmonization in the Synoptic Gospels
Reviewed by Larry W. Hurtado

2019.10.33. Pajunen and Penner, Functions of Psalms and Prayers in the Late Second Temple Period

Mika S. Pajunen and Jeremy Penner, eds., Functions of Psalms and Prayers in the Late Second Temple Period
Reviewed by Aubrey E. Buster

2019.10.32. Jiang, Critical Spatiality in Genesis 1–11

Zhenshuai Jiang, Critical Spatiality in Genesis 1–11
Reviewed by Brandon R. Grafius

2019.10.31. Hylen, Women in the New Testament World

Susan E. Hylen, Women in the New Testament World
Reviewed by Colleen Conway

2019.10.30. Houlden and Minard, Jesus in History, Legend, Scripture, and Tradition

Leslie Houlden and Antone Minard, eds., Jesus in History, Legend, Scripture, and Tradition: A World Encyclopedia
Reviewed by Zev Garber

2019.10.29. Harvey, Romans

John D. Harvey, Romans
Reviewed by William Horst

2019.10.28. Greer, Hilber, and Walton, Behind the Scenes of the Old Testament

Jonathan S. Greer, John W. Hilber, and John H. Walton, eds., Behind the Scenes of the Old Testament: Cultural, Social, and Historical Contexts
Reviewed by Leslie Hoppe

2019.10.27. Goldingay, The First Testament: A New Translation

John Goldingay, The First Testament: A New Translation
Reviewed by David G. Firth

2019.10.26. Berner and Samuel, Book-Seams in the Hexateuch I

Christoph Berner and Harald Samuel, eds., Book-Seams in the Hexateuch I: The Literary Transitions between the Books of Genesis/Exodus and Joshua/Judges
Reviewed by Klaas Spronk

2019.10.25. Beaulieu, A History of Babylon

Paul-Alain Beaulieu, A History of Babylon: 2200 BC–AD 75
Reviewed by Rannfrid I. Thelle

2019.10.24. Theobald, Israel-Vergessenheit in den Pastoralbriefen

Michael Theobald, Israel-Vergessenheit in den Pastoralbriefen: Ein neuer Vorschlag zu ihrer historisch-theologischen Verortung im 2. Jahrhundert. n. Chr. unter besonderer Berücksichtigung der Ignatius-Briefe
Reviewed by Jonathon Lookadoo

2019.10.23. Smit and Fowl, Judges and Ruth

Laura A. Smit and Stephen E. Fowl, Judges and Ruth
Reviewed by Victor H. Matthews

2019.10.22. Sigismund, Karrer, and Schmid, Studien zum Text der Apokalypse

Marcus Sigismund, Martin Karrer, and Ulrich Schmid, eds., Studien zum Text der Apokalypse
Reviewed by David H. Warren

2019.10.21. Runia and Sterling, Studia Philonica Annual XXIX (2017)

David T. Runia and Gregory E. Sterling, eds., Studia Philonica Annual: Studies in Hellenistic Judaism, Volume XXIX (2017)
Reviewed by Tyler Smith

2019.10.20. Perrin, Jesus the Priest

Nicholas Perrin, Jesus the Priest
Reviewed by Chris Kugler

2019.10.19. Newman, Before the Bible

Judith Newman, Before the Bible: The Liturgical Body and the Formation of Scriptures in Early Judaism
Reviewed by Carol A. Newsom

2019.10.18. Neuber, Der immer neue Exodus

Carolin Neuber, ed., Der immer neue Exodus: Aneignungen und Transformationen des Exodusmotivs
Reviewed by Claudia D. Bergmann

2019.10.17. Lieber, Jewish Aramaic Poetry from Late Antiquity

Laura Suzanne Lieber, Jewish Aramaic Poetry from Late Antiquity: Translations and Commentaries
Reviewed by Steven Fine

2019.10.16. Karner, Ueberschaer, and Zapff, Texts and Contexts of the Book of Sirach

Gerhard Karner, Frank Ueberschaer, and Burkard M. Zapff, eds., Texts and Contexts of the Book of Sirach/Texte und Kontexte des Sirachbuches
Reviewed by Johann Cook

2019.10.15. Day, Jesus, the Isaianic Servant

Adam W. Day, Jesus, the Isaianic Servant: Quotations and Allusions in the Gospel of John
Reviewed by Daniel J. Brendsel

2019.10.14. Davidson, Still Letting My People Go

Jack R. Davidson, Still Letting My People Go: An Analysis of Eli Washington Caruther’s Manuscript against American Slavery and Its Universal Application of Exodus 10:3
Reviewed by Ralph K. Hawkins

2019.10.13. Broadhead, Let the Reader Understand

Edwin K. Broadhead, ed., Let the Reader Understand: Essays in Honor of Elizabeth Struthers Malbon
Reviewed by Robert L. Foster

2019.10.12. Rzeuska, Chronological Overview of Pottery from Asyut

Teodozja I. Rzeuska, Chronological Overview of Pottery from Asyut: A Contribution to the History of Gebel Asyut al-Gharbi
Reviewed by John Coleman Darnell

2019.10.11. Robinson, Metaphor, Morality, and the Spirit in Romans 8:1–17

William E. W. Robinson, Metaphor, Morality, and the Spirit in Romans 8:1–17
Reviewed by William Horst

2019.10.10. Meynet, Le fait synoptique reconsidéré

Roland Meynet, Le fait synoptique reconsidéré
Reviewed by Alex Damn

2019.10.09. Lanier, Old Testament Conceptual Metaphors and the Christology of Luke’s Gospel

Gregory R. Lanier, Old Testament Conceptual Metaphors and the Christology of Luke’s Gospel
Reviewed by Bart B. Bruehler

2019.10.08. Jipp, Reading Acts

Joshua W. Jipp, Reading Acts
Reviewed by Renee Dutter Miller

2019.10.07. Hendel and Joosten, How Old Is the Hebrew Bible?

Ronald Hendel and Jan Joosten, How Old Is the Hebrew Bible? A Linguistic, Textual, and Historical Study
Reviewed by Richard Friedman

2019.10.06. Davies, The Bible for the Curious

Philip R. Davies, The Bible for the Curious: A Brief Encounter
Reviewed by John T. Strong

2019.10.05. Charlesworth, The Unperceived Continuity of Isaiah

James H. Charlesworth, ed., The Unperceived Continuity of Isaiah
Reviewed by LarsOlov Eriksson

2019.10.04. Brannan, The Apostolic Fathers

Rick Brannan, The Apostolic Fathers: A New Translation
Reviewed by H. H. Drake Williams III

2019.10.03. Boda, The Heartbeat of Old Testament Theology

Mark J. Boda, The Heartbeat of Old Testament Theology: Three Creedal Expressions
Reviewed by Ryan P. Bonfiglio

2019.10.02. Banister, The God of Thunder and War in Micah, Habakkuk, and Zechariah

Jamie A. Banister, The God of Thunder and War in Micah, Habakkuk, and Zechariah
Reviewed by Bob Becking

2019.10.01. Baffes, Love, Loss, and Abjection

Melanie Baffes, Love, Loss, and Abjection: The Journey of New Birth in the Gospel of John
Reviewed by Douglas Estes

2019.09.45. Weiss, Ethical Ambiguity in the Hebrew Bible

Shira Weiss, Ethical Ambiguity in the Hebrew Bible: Philosophical Analysis of Scriptural Narrative
Reviewed by Jaco Gericke

2019.09.44. Tugendhaft, Baal and the Politics of Poetry

Aaron Tugendhaft, Baal and the Politics of Poetry
Reviewed by Christine Neal Thomas

2019.09.43. Runia and Sterling, Studia Philonica Annual XXVIII (2016)

David T. Runia and Gregory E. Sterling, eds., Studia Philonica Annual: Studies in Hellenistic Judaism, Volume XXVIII (2016)
Reviewed by Tyler Smith

2019.09.42. Mattison, Rewriting and Revision as Amendment in the Laws of Deuteronomy

Kevin Mattison, Rewriting and Revision as Amendment in the Laws of Deuteronomy
Reviewed by Bradford A. Anderson

2019.09.41. Marshall, Women Praying and Prophesying in Corinth

Jill E. Marshall, Women Praying and Prophesying in Corinth: Gender and Inspired Speech in First Corinthians
Reviewed by H. H. Drake Williams III

2019.09.40. Hidary, Rabbis and Classical Rhetoric

Richard Hidary, Rabbis and Classical Rhetoric: Sophistic Education and Oratory in the Talmud and Midrash
Reviewed by Thomas H. Olbricht

2019.09.39. Fowler and Strickland, The Influence of Ezekiel in the Fourth Gospel

William G. Fowler and Michael Strickland, The Influence of Ezekiel in the Fourth Gospel: Intertextuality and Interpretation
Reviewed by Chris Blumhofer

2019.09.38. Elkins, Mary, Mother of Martyrs

Kathleen Gallagher Elkins, Mary, Mother of Martyrs: How Motherhood Became Self-Sacrifice in Early Christianity
Reviewed by Alicia D. Myers

2019.09.37. Davies, Lift Up Your Heads

John A. Davies, Lift Up Your Heads: Nonverbal Communication and Related Imagery in the Bible
Reviewed by Paul Korchin

2019.09.36. Zevit, Subtle Citation, Allusion, and Translation in the Hebrew Bible

Reviewed by Jacques van Ruiten

2019.09.35. Yeo, What Has Jerusalem to Do with Beijing?

Reviewed by Yi-Sang Patrick Chan

2019.09.34. Weitzman, The Origin of the Jews

Reviewed by Lester L. Grabbe

2019.09.33. Stolz, Der Höhepunkt des Hebräerbriefs

Reviewed by David M. Moffitt

2019.09.32. Schubert, Dating Deuteronomy

Reviewed by Philippe Guillaume

2019.09.31. Reeder, Gendering War and Peace in the Gospel of Luke

Reviewed by Shawn Kelley

2019.09.30. Quarles, Matthew

Charles L. Quarles, Matthew
Reviewed by Tobias Ålöw

2019.09.29. Poulsen, Representing Zion

Reviewed by Barry A. Jones

2019.09.28. Nienhuis, A Concise Guide to Reading the New Testament

Reviewed by Caryn A. Reeder

2019.09.27. Culpepper and Frey, The Opening of John’s Narrative (John 1:19–2:22)

Reviewed by Sherri Brown

2019.09.26. Broadhead, The Gospel of Matthew on the Landscape of Antiquity

Reviewed by J. Andrew Doole

2019.09.25. Assmann, Death and Salvation in Ancient Egypt

Reviewed by Nili Shupak

2019.09.24. Alexander, Exodus

T. Desmond Alexander, Exodus
Reviewed by Ralph K. Hawkins

2019.09.23. Sugirtharajah, Jesus in Asia

R. S. Sugirtharajah, Jesus in Asia
Reviewed by D. N. Premnath

2019.09.22. Ro, Poverty, Law, and Divine Justice in Persian and Hellenistic Judah

Johannes Unsok Ro, Poverty, Law, and Divine Justice in Persian and Hellenistic Judah
Reviewed by Phillip Michael Lasater

2019.09.21. Muraoka, Jacob of Serugh’s Hexaemeron

Takamitsu Muraoka, Jacob of Serugh’s Hexaemeron
Reviewed by Robert A. Kitchen

2019.09.20. Mansen, The Unremembered Dead

F. Dorie Mansen, The Unremembered Dead: The Non-burial Motif in the Hebrew Bible
Reviewed by Byron R. McCane

2019.09.19. Konradt, Das Evangelium nach Matthäus

Matthias Konradt, Das Evangelium nach Matthäus
Reviewed by Susanne Luther

2019.09.18. Gupta, The Lord’s Prayer

Nijay K. Gupta, The Lord’s Prayer
Reviewed by Torrey Seland

2019.09.17. Gorman, Abide and Go

Michael J. Gorman, Abide and Go: Missional Theosis in the Gospel of John
Reviewed by Dorothy A. Lee

2019.09.16. Gemeinhardt, Lorgeoux, and Christensen, Teachers in Late Antique Christianity

Peter Gemeinhardt, Olga Lorgeoux, and Maria Munkholt Christensen, eds., Teachers in Late Antique Christianity
Reviewed by Benjamin A. Edsall

2019.09.15. Burtea, “Die Geheimnisse der Vorväter”

Bogdan Burtea, “Die Geheimnisse der Vorväter”: Edition, Übersetzung und Kommentierung einer esoterischen mandäischen Handschrift aus der Bodleian Library Oxford
Reviewed by James F. McGrath

2019.09.14. Brodersen, The End of the Psalter

Alma Brodersen, The End of the Psalter: Psalms 146–150 in the Masoretic Text, the Dead Sea Scrolls, and the Septuagint
Reviewed by John Screnock

2019.09.13. Barrier, Bremmer, Nicklas, and Tàrrech, Thecla: Paul’s Disciple and Saint in the East and West

Jeremy W. Barrier, Jan N. Bremmer, Tobias Nicklas, and Armand Puig I Tàrrech, eds., Thecla: Paul’s Disciple and Saint in the East and West
Reviewed by Jade Weimer

2019.09.12. Verheyden, Bieringer, Schröter, and Jäger, Docetism in the Early Church

Joseph Verheyden, Reimund Bieringer, Jens Schröter, and Ines Jäger, eds., Docetism in the Early Church: The Quest for an Elusive Phenomenon
Reviewed by Charles E. Hill

2019.09.11. Schorch, The Samaritan Pentateuch: Leviticus

Stefan Schorch, ed., The Samaritan Pentateuch: Leviticus
Reviewed by James W. Watts

2019.09.10. Roura Monserrat, La conception paulinienne de la foi en Romains 4

Jean-Louis Roura Monserrat, La conception paulinienne de la foi en Romains 4
Reviewed by Kirby Applegate

2019.09.09. Maier, New Testament Christianity in the Roman World

Harry O. Maier, New Testament Christianity in the Roman World
Reviewed by G. Anthony Keddie

2019.09.08. Macnamara, My Chosen Instrument

Luke Macnamara, My Chosen Instrument: The Characterisation of Paul in Acts 7:58–15:41
Reviewed by Joshua W. Jipp

2019.09.07. Levin, Das Alte Testament

Christoph Levin, Das Alte Testament
Reviewed by Wilson de Angelo Cunha

2019.09.06. Lee, A Redactional Study of the Book of Isaiah 13–23

Jongkyung Lee, A Redactional Study of the Book of Isaiah 13–23
Reviewed by Jacob Stromberg

2019.09.05. Larsen, Gospels before the Book

Matthew D. C. Larsen, Gospels before the Book
Reviewed by Nicholas A. Elder

2019.09.04. Landes, Studies in the Development of Birkat Ha-Avodah

Yitz Landes, Studies in the Development of Birkat Ha-Avodah [Hebrew]
Reviewed by Joshua Schwartz

2019.09.03. Knust and Wasserman, To Cast the First Stone

Jennifer Knust and Tommy Wasserman, To Cast the First Stone: The Transmission of a Gospel Story
Reviewed by Stephen Carlson

2019.09.02. Hensley, Covenant Relationships and the Editing of the Hebrew Psalter

Adam D. Hensley, Covenant Relationships and the Editing of the Hebrew Psalter
Reviewed by David Cohen

2019.09.01. Havea, Sea of Readings

Jione Havea, ed., Sea of Readings: The Bible in the South Pacific
Reviewed by Rhiannon Graybill

2019.08.36. Vollmer, “The Spirit Helps Our Weakness”

Thomas A. Vollmer, “The Spirit Helps Our Weakness”: Rom 8.26a in Light of Paul’s Missiological Purpose for Writing the Letter to the Romans
Reviewed by Channing L. Crisler

2019.08.35. Shinall, Miracles and the Kingdom of God

Myrick C. Shinall Jr., Miracles and the Kingdom of God: Christology and Social Identity in Mark and Q
Reviewed by Sarah E. Rollens

2019.08.34. Selderhuis, Psalms 73–150

Herman J. Selderhuis, ed., Psalms 73–150
Reviewed by Sue Gillingham

2019.08.33. Rollinger and van Dongen, Mesopotamia in the Ancient World

Robert Rollinger and Erik van Dongen, eds., Mesopotamia in the Ancient World: Impact, Continuities, Parallels: Proceedings of the Seventh Symposium of the Melammu Project Held in Obergurgl, Austria, November 4–8, 2013
Reviewed by Uri Gabbay

2019.08.32. Peláez and Mateos, New Testament Lexicography

Jesús Peláez and Juan Mateos, New Testament Lexicography: Introduction – Theory – Method
Reviewed by William A. Ross

2019.08.31. Naylor, Complexity and Creativity

Michael P. Naylor, Complexity and Creativity: John’s Presentation of Jesus in the Book of Revelation
Reviewed by Alexander E. Stewart

2019.08.30. Müllner and Schmitz, Perspektiven

Ilse Müllner and Barbara Schmitz, eds., Perspektiven: Biblische Texte und Narratologie
Reviewed by Jean Louis Ska

2019.08.29. Kim, The Kingship of Jesus in the Gospel of John

Sehyun Kim, The Kingship of Jesus in the Gospel of John
Reviewed by Deolito V. Vistar Jr.

2019.08.28. Greenspahn and Rendsburg, Le-ma‘an Ziony

Frederick E. Greenspahn and Gary A. Rendsburg, eds., Le-ma‘an Ziony: Essays in Honor of Ziony Zevit
Reviewed by Ralph K. Hawkins

2019.08.27. Glanville, Adopting the Stranger as Kindred in Deuteronomy

Mark R. Glanville, Adopting the Stranger as Kindred in Deuteronomy
Reviewed by Carmen Palmer

2019.08.26. Altman, Political Treaties of the Ancient Near East

Amnon Altman, Political Treaties of the Ancient Near East [Hebrew]
Reviewed by Shalom E. Holtz

2019.08.25. Aletti, The Birth of the Gospels as Biographies

Jean-Noël Aletti, The Birth of the Gospels as Biographies: With Analyses of Two Challenging Pericopae
Reviewed by Alexander Thompson

2019.08.24. Zimmermann, Puzzling the Parables of Jesus

Ruben Zimmermann, Puzzling the Parables of Jesus: Methods and Interpretation
Reviewed by Thomas E. Goud

2019.08.23. Wasserman, Apocalypse as Holy War

Emma Wasserman, Apocalypse as Holy War: Divine Politics and Polemics in the Letters of Paul
Reviewed by Valérie Nicolet

2019.08.22. Tàrrech, Barclay, and Frey, The Last Years of Paul

Armand Puig i Tàrrech, John M. G. Barclay, and Jörg Frey, The Last Years of Paul: Essays from the Tarragona Conference, June 2013
Reviewed by H. H. Drake Williams III

2019.08.21. Sun, A New People in Christ

Wendel Sun, A New People in Christ: Adam, Israel, and Union with Christ in Romans
Reviewed by Alexander E. Stewart

2019.08.20. Solevåg, Negotiating the Disabled Body

Anna Rebecca Solevåg, Negotiating the Disabled Body: Representations of Disability in Early Christian Texts
Reviewed by Vien V. Nguyen

2019.08.19. Nodet, The Hebrew Bible of Josephus

Étienne Nodet, The Hebrew Bible of Josephus: Main Features
Reviewed by Maria Brutti

2019.08.18. Kimondo, The Gospel of Mark and the Roman-Jewish War of 66–70 CE

Stephen Simon Kimondo, The Gospel of Mark and the Roman-Jewish War of 66–70 CE: Jesus’ Story as a Contrast to the Events of the War
Reviewed by Christopher B. Zeichmann

2019.08.17. Gzella, Theological Dictionary of the Old Testament 16: Aramaic Dictionary

Holger Gzella, ed., Theological Dictionary of the Old Testament 16: Aramaic Dictionary
Reviewed by Craig E. Morrison

2019.08.16. Fabry, The Books of the Twelve Prophets

Heinz-Josef Fabry, ed., The Books of the Twelve Prophets: Minor Prophets—Major Theologies
Reviewed by Marvin A. Sweeney

2019.08.15. Dewrell, Child Sacrifice in Ancient Israel

Heath D. Dewrell, Child Sacrifice in Ancient Israel
Reviewed by Jason R. Tatlock

2019.08.14. Bland, Proverbs and the Formation of Character

Dave Bland, Proverbs and the Formation of Character
Reviewed by Ralph K. Hawkins

2019.08.13. Bhayro, Ford, Levene, and Saar, Aramaic Magic Bowls in the Vorderasiatisches Museum in Berlin

Siam Bhayro, James Nathan Ford, Dan Levene, and Ortal-Paz Saar, Aramaic Magic Bowls in the Vorderasiatisches Museum in Berlin: Descriptive List and Edition of Selected Texts
Reviewed by Peter T. Lanfer

2019.08.12. Sykora, The Unfavored

Josef Sykora, The Unfavored: Judah and Saul in the Narratives of Genesis and 1 Samuel
Reviewed by Tony W. Cartledge

2019.08.11. Rüggemeier, Poetik der markinischen Christologie

Jan Rüggemeier, Poetik der markinischen Christologie: Eine kognitiv-narratologische Exegese
Reviewed by Wayne Coppins

2019.08.10. Penniman, Raised on Christian Milk

John David Penniman, Raised on Christian Milk: Food and the Formation of the Soul in Early Christianity
Reviewed by Meredith J. C. Warren

2019.08.09. Noam, Shifting Images of the Hasmoneans

Vered Noam, Shifting Images of the Hasmoneans: Second Temple Legends and Their Reception in Josephus and Rabbinic Literature
Reviewed by Daniel Smith

2019.08.08. Michel, La poésie à l’oeuvre

Jocelyne Michel, La poésie à l’oeuvre: Une lecture du Psaume 91
Reviewed by Frédérique Dantonel

2019.08.07. Liew and Segovia, Colonialism and the Bible

Tat-siong Benny Liew and Fernando F. Segovia, eds., Colonialism and the Bible: Contemporary Reflections from the Global South
Reviewed by Gregory Thomas Basker

2019.08.06. L’Hour, Genèse 2,4b–4,26

Jean L’Hour, Genèse 2,4b–4,26: Commentaire
Reviewed by Axel Bühler

2019.08.05. Kalimi, Writing and Rewriting the Story of Solomon in Ancient Israel

Isaac Kalimi, Writing and Rewriting the Story of Solomon in Ancient Israel
Reviewed by George Nicol

2019.08.04. Joseph, Jesus, the Essenes, and Christian Origins

Simon J. Joseph, Jesus, the Essenes, and Christian Origins: New Light on Ancient Texts and Communities
Reviewed by Mary J. Marshall

2019.08.03. Hartog, Pesher and Hypomnema

Pieter B. Hartog, Pesher and Hypomnema: A Comparison of Two Commentary Traditions from the Hellenistic-Roman Period
Reviewed by Peter Porzig

2019.08.02. Glanville, Adopting the Stranger as Kindred in Deuteronomy

Mark R. Glanville, Adopting the Stranger as Kindred in Deuteronomy
Reviewed by Don C. Benjamin

2019.08.01. Allert, Early Christian Readings of Genesis One

Craig D. Allert, Early Christian Readings of Genesis One: Patristic Exegesis and Literal Interpretation
Reviewed by Kyle R. Hughes

2019.07.48. Stievermann, Biblia Americana: … Proverbs–Jeremiah

Jan Stievermann, ed., Biblia Americana: America’s First Bible Commentary; A Synoptic Commentary on the Old and New Testaments: Volume 5: Proverbs–Jeremiah
Reviewed by Adriaan Neele

2019.07.47. Lorenz, Ein Jesusbild im Horizont des Nationalsozialismus

Elisabeth Lorenz, Ein Jesusbild im Horizont des Nationalsozialismus
Reviewed by Werner H. Kelber

2019.07.46. Köstenberger, Commentary on 1–2 Timothy and Titus

Andreas J. Köstenberger, Commentary on 1–2 Timothy and Titus
Reviewed by Michael Scott Robertson

2019.07.45. Kogon and Fontanille, The Coinage of Herod Antipas

Aaron J. Kogon and Jean-Philippe Fontanille, The Coinage of Herod Antipas: A Study and Die Classification of the Earliest Coins of Galilee
Reviewed by David Hendin

2019.07.44. Kipfer, Visualizing Emotions in the Ancient Near East

Sara Kipfer, ed., Visualizing Emotions in the Ancient Near East
Reviewed by John R. L. Moxon

2019.07.43. Johnstone, Exodus 20–40

William Johnstone, Exodus 20–40
Reviewed by Ralph K. Hawkins

2019.07.42. Jacobs, Delicious Prose

Naomi S. S. Jacobs, Delicious Prose: Reading the Tale of Tobit with Food and Drink: A Commentary
Reviewed by Jordan D. Rosenblum

2019.07.41. Gowler, The Parables after Jesus

David B. Gowler, The Parables after Jesus: Their Imaginative Receptions across Two Millennia
Reviewed by Mikeal C. Parsons

2019.07.40. Flynn, Children in Ancient Israel

Shawn W. Flynn, Children in Ancient Israel: The Hebrew Bible and Mesopotamia in Comparative Perspective
Reviewed by Kristine Henriksen Garroway

2019.07.39. Cammarosano, Hittite Local Cults

Michele Cammarosano, Hittite Local Cults
Reviewed by Selim Ferruh Adalı

2019.07.38. Anderson and Kearney, Ireland and the Reception of the Bible

Bradford A. Anderson and Jonathan Kearney, eds., Ireland and the Reception of the Bible: Social and Cultural Perspectives
Reviewed by Anthony Swindell

2019.07.37. Alumkal, The Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ Implied in the Image of the Paschal Lamb in 1 Cor 5:7

Jacob Paxy Alumkal, The Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ Implied in the Image of the Paschal Lamb in 1 Cor 5:7: An Intertextual, Exegetical and Theological Study
Reviewed by Rob A. Fringer

2019.07.36. Undheim, Borderline Virginities

Sissel Undheim, Borderline Virginities: Sacred and Secular Virgins in Late Antiquity
Reviewed by Susan E. Hylen

2019.07.35. Scarlata, The Abiding Presence

Mark Scarlata, The Abiding Presence: A Theological Commentary on Exodus
Reviewed by Justin Young

2019.07.34. Safrai, Seeking Out the Land

Ze’ev Safrai, Seeking Out the Land: Land of Israel Traditions in Ancient Jewish, Christian and Samaritan Literature (200 BCE–400 CE)
Reviewed by Benjamin D. Gordon

2019.07.33. Russaw, Daughters in the Hebrew Bible

Kimberly D. Russaw, Daughters in the Hebrew Bible
Reviewed by Laura Quick

2019.07.32. Robinson, Jude on the Attack

Alexandra Robinson, Jude on the Attack: A Comparative Analysis of the Epistle of Jude, Jewish Judgement Oracles, and Greco-Roman Invective
Reviewed by Peter H. Davids

2019.07.31. Neville, The Vehement Jesus

David J. Neville, The Vehement Jesus: Grappling with Troubling Gospel Texts
Reviewed by Hector Avalos

2019.07.30. McLaughlin, An Introduction to Israel’s Wisdom Traditions

John L. McLaughlin, An Introduction to Israel’s Wisdom Traditions
Reviewed by David Penchansky

2019.07.29. Matassa, Invention of the First-Century Synagogue

Lidia D. Matassa, Invention of the First-Century Synagogue
Reviewed by Chad Spigel

2019.07.28. London, Ancient Cookware from the Levant

Gloria London, Ancient Cookware from the Levant: An Ethnoarchaeological Perspective
Reviewed by Ralph K. Hawkins

2019.07.27. Jones, Reading Ruth in the Restoration Period

Edward Allen Jones III, Reading Ruth in the Restoration Period: A Call for Inclusion
Reviewed by Brandon R. Grafius

2019.07.26. Goldingay, Reading Jesus’s Bible

John Goldingay, Reading Jesus’s Bible: How the New Testament Helps Us Understand the Old Testament
Reviewed by Nathan Bills

2019.07.25. Glazebrook and Tsakirgis, Houses of Ill Repute

Allison Glazebrook and Barbara Tsakirgis, eds., Houses of Ill Repute: The Archaeology of Brothels, Houses, and Taverns in the Greek World
Reviewed by Allen Kerkeslager

2019.07.24. Wilk and Öhler, Paulinische Schriftrezeption

Florian Wilk and Markus Öhler, eds., Paulinische Schriftrezeption: Grundlagen – Auspragungen – Wirkungen – Wertungen
Reviewed by Steven Edward Harris

2019.07.23. Weidner, Strategien zur Leidbewältigung im 2. Korintherbrief

Eric Weidner, Strategien zur Leidbewältigung im 2. Korintherbrief
Reviewed by Gudrun Nassauer

2019.07.22. Ovadiah and Pierri, Elijah’s Cave on Mount Carmel and Its Inscriptions

Asher Ovadiah and Rosario Pierri, Elijah’s Cave on Mount Carmel and Its Inscriptions
Reviewed by Christopher Ryan Jones

2019.07.21. Mirguet, An Early History of Compassion

Françoise Mirguet, An Early History of Compassion: Emotion and Imagination in Hellenistic Judaism
Reviewed by Tyler Smith

2019.07.20. Meynet, Le Psautier

Roland Meynet, Le Psautier: Premier Livre (Ps 1–41)
Reviewed by Marc Girard

2019.07.19. Keown, Jesus in a World of Colliding Empires

Mark J. Keown, Jesus in a World of Colliding Empires: Mark’s Jesus from the Perspective of Power and Expectations
Reviewed by Adam Winn

2019.07.18. Hübler and Niehr, Sprachen in Palastina im 2. und 1. Jahrtausend v. Chr.

Ulrich Hübler and Herbert Niehr, eds., Sprachen in Palastina im 2. und 1. Jahrtausend v. Chr.: Kolloquium des Deutschen Vereins zur Erforschung Palastinas, 02.–04.11.2012, Mainz
Reviewed by Dennis Pardee

2019.07.17. Houck-Loomis, History through Trauma

Tiffany Houck-Loomis, History through Trauma: History and Counter-history in the Hebrew Bible
Reviewed by Elizabeth Boase

2019.07.16. Frahm, A Companion to Assyria

Eckhart Frahm, ed., A Companion to Assyria
Reviewed by Yoram Cohen

2019.07.15. Church, Hebrews and the Temple

Philip Church, Hebrews and the Temple: Attitudes to the Temple in Second Temple Judaism and in Hebrews
Reviewed by Max Botner

2019.07.14. Boer and Petterson, Time of Troubles

Roland Boer and Christina Petterson, Time of Troubles: A New Economic Framework for Early Christianity
Reviewed by Mark A. Matson

2019.07.13. Baillie, Facing the Fiend

Eva Marta Baillie, Facing the Fiend: Satan as a Literary Character
Reviewed by Bert Bert Jan Lietaert

2019.07.12. Wikander, Unburning Fame

Ola Wikander, Unburning Fame: Horses, Dragons, Beings of Smoke, and Other Indo-European Motifs in Ugarit and the Hebrew Bible
Reviewed by Joanna Töyräänvuori

2019.07.11. Walsh and Elliott, Biblical Theology

Carey Walsh and Mark W. Elliott, eds., Biblical Theology: Past, Present, and Future
Reviewed by David S. Ritsema

2019.07.10. Tomes, Interpreting the Text

Roger Tomes; Walter J. Houston and Adrian H. W. Curtis, eds., Interpreting the Text: Essays on the Old Testament, Its Reception and Its Study
Reviewed by Jeffrey G. Audirsch

2019.07.09. Ro, Poverty, Law, and Divine Justice in Persian and Hellenistic Judah

Johannes Unsok Ro, Poverty, Law, and Divine Justice in Persian and Hellenistic Judah
Reviewed by Brandon R. Grafius

2019.07.08. Nelligan, The Quest for Mark’s Sources

Thomas P. Nelligan, The Quest for Mark’s Sources: An Exploration of the Case for Mark’s Use of First Corinthians
Reviewed by Jin Hwan Lee

2019.07.07. Luke, Ushering in a New Republic

Trevor S. Luke, Ushering in a New Republic: Theologies of Arrival at Rome in the First Century BCE
Reviewed by Patrick Stange

2019.07.06. Halabé, Hinneh: Biblical Hebrew the Practical Way

Rahel Halabé, Hinneh: Biblical Hebrew the Practical Way
Reviewed by Michael Graves

2019.07.05. Gründstäudl, Poplutz, and Nicklas, Der zweite Petrusbrief und das Neue Testament

Wolfgang Gründstäudl, Uta Poplutz, and Tobias Nicklas, eds., Der zweite Petrusbrief und das Neue Testament
Reviewed by Terrance Callan

2019.07.04. Gordley, New Testament Christological Hymns

Matthew E. Gordley, New Testament Christological Hymns: Exploring Texts, Contexts, and Significance
Reviewed by Chris Kugler

2019.07.03. Barth, The Epistle to the Ephesians

Karl Barth; R. David Nelson, ed., The Epistle to the Ephesians
Reviewed by Eric Covington

2019.07.02. Aitken and Marlow, The City in the Hebrew Bible

James K. Aitken and Hilary F. Marlow, eds., The City in the Hebrew Bible: Critical, Literary, and Exegetical Approaches
Reviewed by Victor H. Matthews

2019.07.01. Adelman, The Female Ruse

Rachel E. Adelman, The Female Ruse: Women’s Deception and Divine Sanction in the Hebrew Bible
Reviewed by Diana Abernethy

2019.06.48. Thomas, Habakkuk

Heath A. Thomas, Habakkuk
Reviewed by Jeanette Mathews

2019.06.47. Scholz, The Bible as Political Artifact

Susanne Scholz, The Bible as Political Artifact: On the Feminist Study of the Hebrew Bible
Reviewed by Laura Quick

2019.06.46. Reinhartz, Cast Out of the Covenant

Adele Reinhartz, Cast Out of the Covenant: Jews and Anti-Judaism in the Gospel of John
Reviewed by Andrew J. Byers

2019.06.45. Lykke, Reign and Religion in Palestine

Anne Lykke, Reign and Religion in Palestine: The Use of Sacred Iconography in Jewish Coinage
Reviewed by Michaël Girardin

2019.06.44. Loader, Jesus in John’s Gospel

William Loader, Jesus in John’s Gospel: Structure and Issues in Johannine Christology
Reviewed by David S. Ritsema

2019.06.43. Kim, “Lengthen Your Tent-Cords”

Brittany Kim, “Lengthen Your Tent-Cords”: The Metaphorical World of Israel’s Household in the Book of Isaiah
Reviewed by Torsten Uhlig

2019.06.42. Kauhanen, Lucifer of Cagliari and the Text of 1–2 Kings

Tuukka Kauhanen, Lucifer of Cagliari and the Text of 1–2 Kings
Reviewed by Leonardo Pessoa da Silva Pinto

2019.06.41. Karaman, Ephesian Women in Greco-Roman and Early Christian Perspective

Elif Hilal Karaman, Ephesian Women in Greco-Roman and Early Christian Perspective
Reviewed by Jill E. Marshall

2019.06.40. Jenks, Paul and His Mortality

R. Gregory Jenks, Paul and His Mortality: Imitating Christ in the Face of Death
Reviewed by Bryan R. Dyer

2019.06.39. Immendörfer, Ephesians and Artemis

Michael Immendörfer, Ephesians and Artemis: The Cult of the Great Goddess of Ephesus as the Epistle’s Context
Reviewed by Susan M. (Elli) Elliott

2019.06.38. Greenberg, Understanding Exodus

Moshe Greenberg; Jeffrey H. Tigay, ed., Understanding Exodus: A Holistic Commentary on Exodus 1–11
Reviewed by Ralph K. Hawkins

2019.06.37. Campbell, Paul: An Apostle’s Journey

Douglas A. Campbell, Paul: An Apostle’s Journey
Reviewed by Dean Furlong

2019.06.36. Winn, Reading Mark’s Christology under Caesar

Adam Winn, Reading Mark’s Christology under Caesar: Jesus the Messiah and Roman Imperial Ideology
Reviewed by Michaël Girardin

2019.06.35. Watts, Understanding the Pentateuch as a Scripture

James W. Watts, Understanding the Pentateuch as a Scripture
Reviewed by Benjamin D. Sommer

2019.06.34. Skinner, A Companion to the New Testament

Matthew L. Skinner, A Companion to the New Testament: Paul and the Pauline Letters
Reviewed by James N. Hoke

2019.06.33. Maston and Reynolds, Anthropology and New Testament Theology

Jason Maston and Benjamin E. Reynolds, eds., Anthropology and New Testament Theology
Reviewed by Jonathan Douglas Hicks

2019.06.32. Liew, Present and Future of Biblical Studies

Tat-siong Benny Liew, ed., Present and Future of Biblical Studies: Celebrating 25 Years of Brill’s Biblical Interpretation
Reviewed by Jione Havea

2019.06.31. Hamori and Stökl, Perchance to Dream

Esther J. Hamori and Jonathan Stökl, eds., Perchance to Dream: Dream Divination in the Bible and the Ancient Near East
Reviewed by John R. L. Moxon

2019.06.30. Gregson, Everything in Common?

Fiona J. R. Gregson, Everything in Common? The Theology and Practice of the Sharing of Possessions in Community in the New Testament
Reviewed by Gordon Zerbe

2019.06.29. Gmirkin, Plato and the Creation of the Hebrew Bible

Russell E. Gmirkin, Plato and the Creation of the Hebrew Bible
Reviewed by Anthony L. Abell

2019.06.28. DiPalma, Masculinities in the Court Tales of Daniel

Brian Charles DiPalma, Masculinities in the Court Tales of Daniel: Advancing Gender Studies in the Hebrew Bible
Reviewed by Susan E. Haddox

2019.06.27. Crisler, Reading Romans as Lament

Channing L. Crisler, Reading Romans as Lament: Paul’s Use of Old Testament Lament in His Most Famous Letter
Reviewed by Nicholas A. Elder

2019.06.26. Corzilius, Michas Rätsel

Björn Corzilius, Michas Rätsel: Eine Untersuchung zur Kompositionsgeschichte des Michabuches
Reviewed by Burkard M. Zapff

2019.06.25. Capes, The Divine Christ

David B. Capes, The Divine Christ: Paul, the Lord Jesus, and the Scriptures of Israel
Reviewed by Chris Kugler

2019.06.24. Kiraz, Bali, and Cook, The Syriac Peshitta Bible with English Translation: Numbers

George A. Kiraz and Joseph Bali, eds.; Edward M. Cook, trans., The Syriac Peshitta Bible with English Translation: Numbers
Reviewed by Jerome A. Lund

2019.06.23. Stewart and Thomas, John

Bryan A. Stewart and Michael A. Thomas, eds., John: Interpreted by Early Christian and Medieval Commentators
Reviewed by William M. Wright IV

2019.06.22. Smith, The Meaning of Jesus’ Death

Barry D. Smith, The Meaning of Jesus’ Death: Reviewing the New Testament’s Interpretations
Reviewed by Edmon L. Gallagher

2019.06.21. Scholz, Feminist Interpretation of the Hebrew Bible in Retrospect I

Susanne Scholz, ed., Feminist Interpretation of the Hebrew Bible in Retrospect I: Biblical Books
Reviewed by Rachel Adelman

2019.06.20. O’Connor, Genesis 1–25A

Kathleen M. O’Connor, Genesis 1–25A
Reviewed by John Day

2019.06.19. Morales, Christ, Shepherd of the Nations

Jon Morales, Christ, Shepherd of the Nations: The Nations as Narrative Character and Audience in John’s Apocalypse
Reviewed by Brian C. Small

2019.06.18. Levine and Witherington, The Gospel of Luke

Amy-Jill Levine and Ben Witherington III, The Gospel of Luke
Reviewed by Troy M. Troftgruben

2019.06.17. Høgenhaven, Nielsen, and Omerzu, Rewriting and Reception in and of the Bible

Jesper Høgenhaven, Jesper Tang Nielsen, and Heike Omerzu, eds., Rewriting and Reception in and of the Bible
Reviewed by Marc Groenbech-Dam

2019.06.16. Elayi, Sennacherib, King of Assyria

Josette Elayi, Sennacherib, King of Assyria
Reviewed by David Kertai

2019.06.15. Darshan, After the Flood

Guy Darshan, After the Flood: Stories of Origins in the Hebrew Bible and Eastern Mediterranean Literature [Hebrew]
Reviewed by Aryeh Amihay

2019.06.14. Byassee, Psalms 101–150

Jason Byassee, Psalms 101–150
Reviewed by J. Clinton McCann Jr.

2019.06.13. Blanton, A Spiritual Economy

Thomas R. Blanton IV, A Spiritual Economy: Gift Exchange in the Letters of Paul of Tarsus
Reviewed by David E. Briones

2019.06.12. Tucker and Grant, Psalms, Volume 2

W. Dennis Tucker Jr. and Jamie A. Grant, Psalms, Volume 2
Reviewed by Denise Dombkowski Hopkins

2019.06.11. Tucker, Jonah: A Handbook on the Hebrew Text

W. Dennis Tucker Jr., Jonah: A Handbook on the Hebrew Text
Reviewed by Karolien Vermeulen

2019.06.10. Sawyer, Isaiah through the Centuries

John F. A. Sawyer, Isaiah through the Centuries
Reviewed by Marvin A. Sweeney

2019.06.09. Russaw, Daughters in the Hebrew Bible

Kimberly D. Russaw, Daughters in the Hebrew Bible
Reviewed by Monica Jyotsna Melanchthon

2019.06.08. Runia and Sterling, Studia Philonica Annual XXVII (2015)

David T. Runia and Gregory E. Sterling, eds., Studia Philonica Annual: Studies in Hellenistic Judaism, Volume XXVII (2015)
Reviewed by Tyler Smith

2019.06.07. Morla, Libro de Job

Víctor Morla, Libro de Job: Recóndita armonía
Reviewed by Timothy J. Sandoval

2019.06.06. Gilthvedt, Dying and Deliverance

Gary E. Gilthvedt, Dying and Deliverance: Searching Paul’s Law-Gospel Tension
Reviewed by William Horst

2019.06.05. Ellis, The Hermeneutics of Divine Testing

Nicholas Ellis, The Hermeneutics of Divine Testing: Cosmic Trials and Biblical Interpretation in the Epistle of James and Other Jewish Literature
Reviewed by Matt Jackson-McCabe

2019.06.04. Den Dulk, Between Jews and Heretics

Matthijs den Dulk, Between Jews and Heretics: Refiguring Justin Martyr’s Dialogue with Trypho
Reviewed by Chang Seon An

2019.06.03. Charney, Persuading God

Davida H. Charney, Persuading God: Rhetorical Studies of First-Person Psalms
Reviewed by Jeffery M. Leonard

2019.06.02. Burkett, The Case for Proto-Mark

Delbert Burkett, The Case for Proto-Mark: A Study in the Synoptic Problem
Reviewed by Austin Busch

2019.06.01. Brands, The Life and Ministry of Jesus as Enactment of the Great Commission

Michael Brands, The Life and Ministry of Jesus as Enactment of the Great Commission: A New Proposal for Interpreting Matthew 28:16–20 in Light of Matthew’s Gospel
Reviewed by Charles Leland Quarles

2019.05.60. Wood, The Alter-Imperial Paradigm

Shane J. Wood, The Alter-Imperial Paradigm: Empire Studies and the Book of Revelation
Reviewed by Joshua J. Coutts

2019.05.59. Witherington, Jesus the Seer

Ben Witherington III, Jesus the Seer: The Progress of Prophecy
Reviewed by James P. Sweeney

2019.05.58. Verheyden, Nicklas, and Hernitscheck, Shadowy Characters and Fragmentary Evidence

Joseph Verheyden, Tobias Nicklas, and Elisabeth Hernitscheck, eds., Shadowy Characters and Fragmentary Evidence: The Search for Early Christian Groups and Movements
Reviewed by Hal Taussig

2019.05.57. Tushima, The Fate of Saul’s Progeny in the Reign of David

Cephas T. A. Tushima, The Fate of Saul’s Progeny in the Reign of David
Reviewed by Ralph K. Hawkins

2019.05.56. Novick, An Introduction to the Scriptures of Israel

Tzvi Novick, An Introduction to the Scriptures of Israel: History and Theology
Reviewed by Jeff S. Anderson

2019.05.55. Hurvitz, From Genesis to Chronicles

Avi Hurvitz, From Genesis to Chronicles: Chapters in the Linguistic History of Biblical Hebrew [Hebrew]
Reviewed by Gary A. Rendsburg

2019.05.54. Holloway, Philippians

Paul A. Holloway, Philippians
Reviewed by Akio Ito

2019.05.53. Forti, “Like a Lone Bird on a Roof”

Tova L. Forti, “Like a Lone Bird on a Roof”: Animal Imagery and the Structure of Psalms
Reviewed by David Cohen

2019.05.52. Chan, The Wealth of Nations

Michael J. Chan, The Wealth of Nations: A Tradition-Historical Study
Reviewed by Brandon R. Grafius

2019.05.51. Brack, Luke’s Legato Historiography

David Brack, Luke’s Legato Historiography: Remembering the Continuity of Salvation History through Rhetorical Transitions
Reviewed by Amanda Brobst-Renaud

2019.05.50. Balentine, Wisdom Literature

Samuel E. Balentine, Wisdom Literature
Reviewed by Katharine Dell

2019.05.49. Adams, Baruch and the Epistle of Jeremiah

Sean A. Adams, Baruch and the Epistle of Jeremiah: A Commentary Based on the Texts in Codex Vaticanus
Reviewed by Edmon L. Gallagher

2019.05.48. Scholz, Feminist Interpretation of the Hebrew Bible in Retrospect II

Susanne Scholz, ed., Feminist Interpretation of the Hebrew Bible in Retrospect II: Social Locations
Reviewed by Vanessa Lovelace

2019.05.47. Middleton, The Violence of the Lamb

Paul Middleton, The Violence of the Lamb: Martyrs as Agents of Divine Judgment in the Book of Revelation
Reviewed by Gregory Stevenson

2019.05.46. Lang, Ein neues Geschlecht?

Markus Lang, ed., Ein neues Geschlecht? Entwicklung des frühchristlichen Selbstbewusstseins
Reviewed by Jonathon Lookadoo

2019.05.45. Keener, Galatians

Craig S. Keener, Galatians
Reviewed by Nijay K. Gupta

2019.05.44. Hurtado, Ancient Jewish Monotheism and Early Christian Jesus-Devotion

Larry W. Hurtado, Ancient Jewish Monotheism and Early Christian Jesus-Devotion: The Context and Character of Christological Faith
Reviewed by James F. McGrath

2019.05.43. Howell, The Pharisees and Figured Speech in Luke-Acts

Justin R. Howell, The Pharisees and Figured Speech in Luke-Acts
Reviewed by David B. Gowler

2019.05.42. Hofreiter, Making Sense of Old Testament Genocide

Christian Hofreiter, Making Sense of Old Testament Genocide: Christian Interpretations of Herem Passages
Reviewed by Eric A. Seibert

2019.05.41. Galambush, Reading Genesis

Julie Galambush, Reading Genesis: A Literary and Theological Commentary
Reviewed by R. W. L. Moberly

2019.05.40. Block, The Triumph of Grace

Daniel I. Block, The Triumph of Grace: Literary and Theological Studies in Deuteronomy and Deuteronomic Themes
Reviewed by A. J. Culp

2019.05.39. Bestock, Violence and Power in Ancient Egypt

Laurel Bestock, Violence and Power in Ancient Egypt: Image and Ideology before the New Kingdom
Reviewed by Rita Lucarelli

2019.05.38. Anderson and Bockmuehl, Creation ex nihilo

Gary A. Anderson and Markus Bockmuehl, eds., Creation ex nihilo: Origins, Development, Contemporary Challenges
Reviewed by Thomas Olbricht

2019.05.37. Abusch, The Witchcraft Series Maqlû

Tzvi Abusch, The Witchcraft Series Maqlû
Reviewed by Adam E. Miglio

2019.05.36. Vermeylen, Métamorphoses

Jacques Vermeylen, Métamorphoses: Les rédactions successives du livre de Job
Reviewed by Philippe Guillaume

2019.05.35. Tully, Hosea

Eric J. Tully, Hosea: A Handbook on the Hebrew Text
Reviewed by Barry A. Jones

2019.05.34. Suriano, A History of Death in the Hebrew Bible

Matthew J. Suriano, A History of Death in the Hebrew Bible
Reviewed by Philip S. Johnston

2019.05.33. Reynolds, The Son of Man Problem

Benjamin E. Reynolds, ed., The Son of Man Problem: Critical Readings
Reviewed by Russell Morton

2019.05.32. Quarles, Matthew

Charles L. Quarles, Matthew
Reviewed by Akiva Cohen

2019.05.31. Mackie, The Letter to the Hebrews

Scott D. Mackie, ed., The Letter to the Hebrews: Critical Readings
Reviewed by Madison N. Pierce

2019.05.30. Lawrence, Bible and Bedlam

Louise J. Lawrence, Bible and Bedlam: Madness, Sanism, and New Testament Interpretation
Reviewed by Robert J. Myles

2019.05.29. Figueroa Flórez, “Con la diestra en la espalda”

Juan David Figueroa Flórez, “Con la diestra en la espalda”: Estudio sobre las imagenes de Dios y su actuar en Lamentaciones
Reviewed by Claude F. Mariottini

2019.05.28. Carasik, The Commentator’s Bible: Genesis

Michael Carasik, ed., The Commentator’s Bible: Genesis: The Rubin JPS Miqra‘ot Gedolot
Reviewed by S. David Sperling

2019.05.27. Burnette-Bletsch, The Bible in Motion

Rhonda Burnette-Bletsch, ed., The Bible in Motion: A Handbook of the Bible and Its Reception in Film (Part 1 and 2)
Reviewed by Laura Copier

2019.05.26. Bristow, Sharing Abraham?

George Bristow, Sharing Abraham? Narrative Worldview, Biblical and Qur’anic Interpretation and Comparative Theology in Turkey
Reviewed by John W. Fadden

2019.05.25. Baron, Hicks-Keeton, and Thiessen, The Ways That Often Parted

Lori Baron, Jill Hicks-Keeton, and Matthew Thiessen, eds., The Ways That Often Parted: Essays in Honor of Joel Marcus
Reviewed by Adele Reinhartz

2019.05.24. Wenham, From Good News to Gospels

David Wenham, From Good News to Gospels: What Did the First Christians Say about Jesus?
Reviewed by Nicholas A. Elder

2019.05.23. Troost-Cramer, Jesus as Means and Locus of Worship in the Fourth Gospel

Kathleen Troost-Cramer, Jesus as Means and Locus of Worship in the Fourth Gospel: Sacrifice and Worship Space in John
Reviewed by Dorothy A. Lee

2019.05.22. Toczyski, The “Geometrics” of the Rahab Story

Andrzej Toczyski, The “Geometrics” of the Rahab Story: A Multi-dimensional Analysis of Joshua 2
Reviewed by David G. Firth

2019.05.21. Stulac, History and Hope

Daniel J. Stulac, History and Hope: The Agrarian Wisdom of Isaiah 28–35
Reviewed by Willem A. M. Beuken

2019.05.20. van der Merwe, Naudé, and Kroeze, A Biblical Hebrew Reference Grammar

Christo H. J. van der Merwe, Jacobus A. Naudé, and Jan H. Kroeze, A Biblical Hebrew Reference Grammar
Reviewed by Andrew Steinmann

2019.05.19. Matassa, Invention of the First-Century Synagogue

Lidia D. Matassa, Invention of the First-Century Synagogue
Reviewed by Joshua Schwartz

2019.05.18. Hockey and Horrell, Ethnicity, Race, Religion

Katherine M. Hockey and David G. Horrell, eds., Ethnicity, Race, Religion: Identities and Ideologies in Early Jewish and Christian Texts, and in Modern Biblical Interpretation
Reviewed by Ronald Charles

2019.05.17. Geiger, Introduzione all’aramaico biblico

Gregor Geiger, Introduzione all’aramaico biblico
Reviewed by Craig E. Morrison

2019.05.16. Elness-Hanson, Generational Curses in the Pentateuch

Beth E. Elness-Hanson, Generational Curses in the Pentateuch: An American and Maasai Intercultural Analysis
Reviewed by G. Geoffrey Harper

2019.05.15. Elliott, Family Empires, Roman and Christian

Susan M. (Elli) Elliott, Family Empires, Roman and Christian: Vol. 1: Roman Family Empires: Household, Empire, Resistance
Reviewed by Caroline Johnson Hodge

2019.05.14. Dolce, “Losing One’s Head” in the Ancient Near East

Rita Dolce, “Losing One’s Head” in the Ancient Near East: Interpretation and Meaning of Decapitation
Reviewed by Nathan Shedd

2019.05.13. Dietrich, Dupré, Häußling, and Schmitt, Religion und Krieg

Manfried Dietrich, Wilhelm Dupré, Ansgar Häußling, and Rüdiger Schmitt, eds., Religion und Krieg
Reviewed by Bob Becking

2019.05.12. Stewart Lester, Prophetic Rivalry, Gender, and Economics

Olivia Stewart Lester, Prophetic Rivalry, Gender, and Economics: A Study in Revelation and Sibylline Oracles 4–5
Reviewed by Jonathan Groce

2019.05.11. Skinner, A Companion to the New Testament

Matthew L. Skinner, A Companion to the New Testament: The General Letters and Revelation
Reviewed by J. Michael McKay Jr.

2019.05.10. Powell, Introducing the New Testament

Mark Alan Powell, Introducing the New Testament: A Historical, Literary, and Theological Survey
Reviewed by Jay Harrington

2019.05.09. Okoye, Genesis 1–11

James Chukwuma Okoye, Genesis 1–11: A Narrative-Theological Commentary
Reviewed by Joan Cook

2019.05.08. Karner, Ueberschaer, and Zapff, Texts and Contexts of the Book of Sirach

Gerhard Karner, Frank Ueberschaer, and Burkard M. Zapff, eds., Texts and Contexts of the Book of Sirach/Texte und Kontexte des Sirachbuches
Reviewed by Ibolya Balla

2019.05.07. Grafius, Reading Phinehas, Watching Slashers

Brandon R. Grafius, Reading Phinehas, Watching Slashers: Horror Theory and Numbers 25
Reviewed by Richard Walsh

2019.05.06. Finsterbusch and Norbert Jacoby, MT-Jeremia und LXX-Jeremia 25–52

Karin Finsterbusch and Norbert Jacoby, MT-Jeremia und LXX-Jeremia 25–52: Synoptische Übersetzung und Analyse der Kommunikationsstruktur
Reviewed by Georg A. Walser

2019.05.05. Ebeling, Wright, Elliott, and Flesher, The Old Testament in Archaeology and History

Jennie Ebeling, J. Edward Wright, Mark Elliott, and Paul V. M. Flesher, eds., The Old Testament in Archaeology and History
Reviewed by Lester L. Grabbe

2019.05.04. Copenhaver, Reconstructing the Historical Background of Paul’s Rhetoric in the Letter to the Colossians

Adam Copenhaver, Reconstructing the Historical Background of Paul’s Rhetoric in the Letter to the Colossians
Reviewed by Matthew S. Collins

2019.05.03. Conterno, Temistio Orientale

Maria Conterno, Temistio Orientale: Orazioni temistiane nella tradizione siriaca e araba
Reviewed by Ilaria L. E. Ramelli

2019.05.02. Cheung, Wisdom Intoned

Simon Chi-Chung Cheung, Wisdom Intoned: A Reappraisal of the Genre ‘Wisdom Psalms’
Reviewed by Scott C. Jones

2019.05.01. Anselmo, Fece ciò che è male agli occhi di Yhwh

Vincenzo Anselmo, Fece ciò che è male agli occhi di Yhwh: La figura narrativa di Acab in 1 Re
Reviewed by Andrea Ravasco

2019.04.36. Thompson, Wonderful Things

Jason Thompson, Wonderful Things: A History of Egyptology 1: From Antiquity to 1881
Reviewed by Jeffrey L. Morrow

2019.04.35. Mtata and Koester, To All the Nations

Kenneth Mtata and Craig Koester, eds., To All the Nations: Lutheran Hermeneutics and the Gospel of Matthew
Reviewed by Sung Cho

2019.04.34. Lipiński, Toponymes et gentilices bibliques face à l’historie

Edward Lipiński, Toponymes et gentilices bibliques face à l’historie
Reviewed by André Lemaire

2019.04.33. Johnson, Scripture’s Knowing

Dru Johnson, Scripture’s Knowing: A Companion to Biblical Epistemology
Reviewed by Matthew Lloyd Halsted

2019.04.32. Holtz, Die Nichtigkeit des Menschen und die Übermacht Gottes

Gudrun Holtz, Die Nichtigkeit des Menschen und die Übermacht Gottes: Studien zur Gottes- und Selbsterkenntnis bei Paulus, Philo und in der Stoa
Reviewed by Justin M. Rogers

2019.04.31. Hamilton, A Theological Introduction to the Old Testament

Mark W. Hamilton, A Theological Introduction to the Old Testament
Reviewed by John Goldingay

2019.04.30. Gerstenberger, Die Hebräische Bibel als Buch der Befreiung

Erhard S. Gerstenberger; Ute E. Eisen and Christl M. Maier, eds., Die Hebräische Bibel als Buch der Befreiung: Ausgewählte Aufsätze
Reviewed by Catherine Petrany

2019.04.29. Garton, Mirages in the Desert

Roy E. Garton, Mirages in the Desert: The Tradition-Historical Developments of the Story of Massah-Meribah
Reviewed by David Frankel

2019.04.28. de Bruyn, Hunter, and Cooper, Ambrosiaster’s Commentary on the Pauline Epistles: Romans

Theodore S. de Bruyn, David G. Hunter, and Stephen A. Cooper, Ambrosiaster’s Commentary on the Pauline Epistles: Romans
Reviewed by H. H. Drake Williams III

2019.04.27. Boakye, Death and Life

Andrew K. Boakye, Death and Life: Resurrection, Restoration, and Rectification in Paul’s Letter to the Galatians
Reviewed by Dain Alexander Smith

2019.04.26. Bartholomew, Introducing Biblical Hermeneutics

Craig G. Bartholomew, Introducing Biblical Hermeneutics: A Comprehensive Framework for Hearing God in Scripture
Reviewed by S. D. Giere

2019.04.25. Bakhos, The Family of Abraham

Carol Bakhos, The Family of Abraham: Jewish, Christian, and Muslim Interpretations
Reviewed by John W. Fadden

2019.04.24. Works, The Church in the Wilderness

Carla Swafford Works, The Church in the Wilderness: Paul’s Use of Exodus Traditions in 1 Corinthians
Reviewed by Greg Carey

2019.04.23. Person Jr. and Rezetko, Empirical Models Challenging Biblical Criticism

Raymond F. Person Jr. and Robert Rezetko, eds., Empirical Models Challenging Biblical Criticism
Reviewed by Leonardo Pessoa da Silva Pinto

2019.04.22. Pate, Interpreting Revelation and Other Apocalyptic Literature

C. Marvin Pate, Interpreting Revelation and Other Apocalyptic Literature: An Exegetical Handbook
Reviewed by Michael Naylor

2019.04.21. Nel, van der Watt, and van Rensburg, The New Testament in the Graeco-Roman World

Marius Nel, Jan G. van der Watt, and Fika J. van Rensburg, eds., The New Testament in the Graeco-Roman World: Articles in Honour of Abe Malherbe
Reviewed by Christopher R. Hutson

2019.04.20. Miller, The Dragon, the Mountain, and the Nations

Robert D. Miller II, The Dragon, the Mountain, and the Nations: An Old Testament Myth, Its Origins, and Its Afterlives
Reviewed by Brandon R. Grafius

2019.04.19. Melton, Where Is God in the Megilloth?

Brittany N. Melton, Where Is God in the Megilloth? A Dialogue on the Ambiguity of Divine Presence and Absence
Reviewed by Aaron Koller

2019.04.18. Holladay, Introduction to the New Testament: Reference Edition

Carl R. Holladay, Introduction to the New Testament: Reference Edition
Reviewed by Matthew Collins

2019.04.17. Hockey, Pierce, and Watson, Muted Voices of the New Testament

Katharine M. Hockey, Madison N. Pierce, and Francis Watson, eds., Muted Voices of the New Testament: Readings in the Catholic Epistles and Hebrews
Reviewed by Mari Leesment

2019.04.16. Gomola, Conceptual Blending in Early Christian Discourse

Aleksander Gomola, Conceptual Blending in Early Christian Discourse: A Cognitive Linguistic Analysis of Pastoral Metaphors in Patristic Literature
Reviewed by Robert H. von Thaden Jr.

2019.04.15. Garsiel, The Book of Samuel

Moshe Garsiel, The Book of Samuel: Part One, Studies in History, Historiography, Theology, and Poetics Combined
Reviewed by Rachelle Gilmour

2019.04.14. Elledge, Use of the Third Person for Self-Reference by Jesus and Yahweh

Roderick Elledge, Use of the Third Person for Self-Reference by Jesus and Yahweh: A Study of Illeism in the Bible and Ancient Near Eastern Texts and Its Implications for Christology
Reviewed by Paul Sanders

2019.04.13. Arrington, Eloquence Divine

Phillip Arrington, Eloquence Divine: In Search of God’s Rhetoric
Reviewed by Thomas H. Olbricht

2019.04.12. Wolter, The Gospel according to Luke: Volume II

Michael Wolter, The Gospel according to Luke: Volume II (Luke 9:51–24)
Reviewed by David Lertis Matson

2019.04.11. Thate, Vanhoozer, and Campbell, “In Christ” in Paul

Michael J. Thate, Kevin J. Vanhoozer, and Constantine R. Campbell, eds., “In Christ” in Paul: Explorations in Paul’s Theology of Union and Participation
Reviewed by Max Botner

2019.04.10. Sjörs, Historical Aspects of Standard Negation in Semitic

Ambjörn Sjörs, Historical Aspects of Standard Negation in Semitic
Reviewed by Dennis Pardee

2019.04.09. Silver, The Book of Esther and the Typology of Female Transfiguration in American Literature

Ariel Clark Silver, The Book of Esther and the Typology of Female Transfiguration in American Literature
Reviewed by Jennifer L. Koosed

2019.04.08. Rupschus, Frauen in Qumran

Nicole Rupschus, Frauen in Qumran
Reviewed by William Loader

2019.04.07. Le Roux, Ethics in 1 Peter

Elritia Le Roux, Ethics in 1 Peter: The Imitatio Christi and the Ethics of Suffering in 1 Peter and the Gospel of Mark, a Comparative Study
Reviewed by Joel Stephen Williams

2019.04.06. Kraus, van der Meer, and Meiser, XV Congress of the International Organization for Septuagint and Cognate Studies

Wolfgang Kraus, Michaël van der Meer, and Martin Meiser, eds., XV Congress of the International Organization for Septuagint and Cognate Studies
Reviewed by Ville Mäkipelto

2019.04.05. Ip, A Socio-rhetorical Interpretation of the Letter to Philemon in Light of the New Institutional Economics

Alex Hon Ho Ip, A Socio-rhetorical Interpretation of the Letter to Philemon in Light of the New Institutional Economics: An Exhortation to Transform a Master-Slave Economic Relationship into a Brotherly Loving Relationship
Reviewed by Demetrius K. Williams

2019.04.04. Hildebrand, Basil of Caesarea

Stephen M. Hildebrand, Basil of Caesarea
Reviewed by Kevin M. Clarke

2019.04.03. Gardner, 1 Corinthians

Paul Gardner, 1 Corinthians
Reviewed by Andrew Spurgeon

2019.04.02. Davies, Rethinking Biblical Scholarship: Changing Perspectives 4

Philip R. Davies, Rethinking Biblical Scholarship: Changing Perspectives 4
Reviewed by Paola Mollo

2019.04.01. Chung, Translation Theory and the Old Testament in Matthew

Woojin Chung, Translation Theory and the Old Testament in Matthew: The Possibilities of Skopos Theory
Reviewed by Edmon L. Gallagher

2019.03.54. Timmins, Romans 7 and Christian Identity

Will N. Timmins, Romans 7 and Christian Identity: A Study of the ‘I’ in Its Literary Context
Reviewed by Nicholas A. Elder

2019.03.53. Pressler, Numbers

Carolyn Pressler, Numbers
Reviewed by Christian Frevel

2019.03.52. Nofoaiga, A Samoan Reading of Discipleship in Matthew

Vaitusi Nofoaiga, A Samoan Reading of Discipleship in Matthew
Reviewed by Vien V. Nguyen

2019.03.51. Neumann, Hören und Sehen

Nils Neumann, Hören und Sehen: Die Rhetorik der Anschaulichkeit in den Gottesthron-Szenen der Johannesoffenbarung
Reviewed by Garrick Allen

2019.03.50. Mathewson and Emig, Intermediate Greek Grammar

David L. Mathewson and Elodie Ballantine Emig, Intermediate Greek Grammar: Syntax for Students of the New Testament
Reviewed by Laurent Pinchard

2019.03.49. Keener, Acts: An Exegetical Commentary, Volume 4

Craig S. Keener, Acts: An Exegetical Commentary, Volume 4: 24:1–28:31
Reviewed by James P. Sweeney

2019.03.48. Jones, Frederick, Dunne, Lewellen, and Park, Ecclesia and Ethics

E. Allen Jones III, John Frederick, John Anthony Dunne, Eric Lewellen, and Janghoon Park, eds., Ecclesia and Ethics: Moral Formation and the Church

Reviewed by H. H. Drake Williams III

2019.03.47. Imes, Bearing YHWH’s Name at Sinai

Carmen Joy Imes, Bearing YHWH’s Name at Sinai: A Reexamination of the Name Command of the Decalogue
Reviewed by Mark W. Bartusch

2019.03.46. Farber, Images of Joshua in the Bible and Their Reception

Zev Farber, Images of Joshua in the Bible and Their Reception
Reviewed by Jennifer M. Matheny

2019.03.45. Estelle, Echoes of Exodus

Bryan D. Estelle, Echoes of Exodus: Tracing a Biblical Motif
Reviewed by Brent A. Strawn

2019.03.44. Emmerson, Apocalypse Illuminated

Richard K. Emmerson, Apocalypse Illuminated: The Visual Exegesis of Revelation in Medieval Illustrated Manuscripts
Reviewed by Ian Boxall

2019.03.43. Brown, The Ransom of the Soul

Peter Brown, The Ransom of the Soul: Afterlife and Wealth in Early Christianity
Reviewed by Maria E. Doerfler

2019.03.42. Winstead, New Testament Philology

Melton Bennett Winstead, ed., New Testament Philology: Essays in Honor of David Alan Black
Reviewed by N. Clayton Croy

2019.03.41. Veldhuis, History of the Cuneiform Lexical Tradition

Niek Veldhuis, History of the Cuneiform Lexical Tradition
Reviewed by Adam E. Miglio

2019.03.40. Trimm, Fighting for the King and the Gods

Charlie Trimm, Fighting for the King and the Gods: A Survey of Warfare in the Ancient Near East
Reviewed by Nicholas Wernick

2019.03.39. Stone, Secret Groups in Ancient Judaism

Michael E. Stone, Secret Groups in Ancient Judaism
Reviewed by Shayna Sheinfeld

2019.03.38. Siegal, Grünstäudl, and Thiessen, Perceiving the Other in Ancient Judaism and Early Christianity

Michal Bar-Asher Siegal, Wolfgang Grünstäudl, and Matthew Thiessen, eds., Perceiving the Other in Ancient Judaism and Early Christianity
Reviewed by Erich Gruen

2019.03.37. Nissinen, Ancient Prophecy

Martti Nissinen, Ancient Prophecy: Near Eastern, Biblical, and Greek Perspectives
Reviewed by John T. Strong

2019.03.36. Nagy and Egeresi, Propheten der Epochen

Viktor Kókai Nagy and László Sándor Egeresi, eds., Propheten der Epochen / Prophets during the Epochs: Festschrift für István Karasszon zum 60. Geburstag / Studies in Honour of István Karasszon for His 60th Birthday
Reviewed by Markus Zehnder

2019.03.35. Kok, The Beloved Apostle?

Michael J. Kok, The Beloved Apostle? The Transformation of the Apostle John into the Fourth Evangelist
Reviewed by Deolito Vender Vistar Jr.

2019.03.34. Hurtado, Texts and Artefacts

Larry W. Hurtado, Texts and Artefacts: Selected Essays on Textual Criticism and Early Christian Manuscripts
Reviewed by Rebecca Denova

2019.03.33. Herbst, Development of an Icon

John W. Herbst, Development of an Icon: Solomon before and after King David
Reviewed by Kristin Weingart

2019.03.32. Fishwick, Cult Places and Cult Personnel in the Roman Empire

Duncan Fishwick, Cult Places and Cult Personnel in the Roman Empire
Reviewed by Robert Brian Lewis

2019.03.31. Assmann, The Invention of Religion

Jan Assmann, The Invention of Religion: Faith and Covenant in the Book of Exodus
Reviewed by Marvin A. Sweeney

2019.03.30. Steinberg and Stone, The Shape of the Writings

Julius Steinberg and Timothy J. Stone, eds., The Shape of the Writings
Reviewed by Katharine Dell

2019.03.29. Sherwood, The Bible and Feminism

Yvonne Sherwood, ed., The Bible and Feminism: Remapping the Field
Reviewed by Susanne Scholz

2019.03.28. Schreiner, Commentary on Hebrews

Thomas R. Schreiner, Commentary on Hebrews
Reviewed by Pheme Perkins

2019.03.27. Peterson, Genesis as Torah

Brian Neil Peterson, Genesis as Torah: Reading Narrative as Legal Instruction
Reviewed by Calum Carmichael

2019.03.26. Mizrahi, Witnessing a Prophetic Text in the Making

Noam Mizrahi, Witnessing a Prophetic Text in the Making: The Literary, Textual, and Linguistic Development of Jeremiah 10:1–16
Reviewed by Peter Porzig

2019.03.25. Miller, The Dragon, the Mountain, and the Nations

Robert D. Miller, The Dragon, the Mountain, and the Nations: An Old Testament Myth, Its Origins, and Its Afterlives
Reviewed by Mark McEntire

2019.03.24. Hiestermann, Paul and the Synoptic Jesus Tradition

Heinz Hiestermann, Paul and the Synoptic Jesus Tradition
Reviewed by Panayotis Coutsoumpos

2019.03.23. Heilig, Hidden Criticism?

Christoph Heilig, Hidden Criticism? The Methodology and Plausibility of the Search for a Counter-Imperial Subtext in Paul
Reviewed by Mark D. Given

2019.03.22. Garuti, Le dossier Jézabel

Paolo Garuti, Le dossier Jézabel: L’imaginaire de la femme royale entre Bible hébraïque, cultures hellénisées et monde romain
Reviewed by Anne Létourneau

2019.03.21. Fine, The Menorah

Steven Fine, The Menorah: From the Bible to Modern Israel
Reviewed by Benjamin D. Gordon

2019.03.20. Zacharias, Matthew’s Presentation of the Son of David

H. Daniel Zacharias, Matthew’s Presentation of the Son of David
Reviewed by Wongi Park

2019.03.19. Wu, Suffering in Romans

Siu Fung Wu, Suffering in Romans
Reviewed by Timothy J. Bertolet

2019.03.18. Shaner, Enslaved Leadership in Early Christianity

Katherine A. Shaner, Enslaved Leadership in Early Christianity
Reviewed by Ralph J. Korner

2019.03.17. Scholz, The Bible as Political Artifact

Susanne Scholz, The Bible as Political Artifact: On the Feminist Study of the Hebrew Bible
Reviewed by Sandie Gravett

2019.03.16. Jonker, Defining All-Israel in Chronicles

Louis C. Jonker, Defining All-Israel in Chronicles: Multi-levelled Identity Negotiation in Late Persian-Period Yehud
Reviewed by J. H. Price

2019.03.15. Gorman, Scripture and Its Interpretation

Michael J. Gorman, ed., Scripture and Its Interpretation: A Global, Ecumenical Introduction to the Bible
Reviewed by Luis Menéndez-Antuña

2019.03.14. Claassens and Sharp, Feminist Frameworks and the Bible

L. Juliana Claassens and Carolyn J. Sharp, eds., Feminist Frameworks and the Bible: Power, Ambiguity, and Intersectionality
Reviewed by Susanne Scholz

2019.03.13. Burke, The Syriac Tradition of the Infancy Gospel of Thomas

Tony Burke, The Syriac Tradition of the Infancy Gospel of Thomas: A Critical Edition and English Translation
Reviewed by Joseph Azize

2019.03.12. Brown, A Handbook to Old Testament Exegesis

William P. Brown, A Handbook to Old Testament Exegesis
Reviewed by Douglas Stuart

2019.03.11. Block, Obadiah

Daniel I. Block, Obadiah: A Discourse Analysis of the Hebrew Bible
Reviewed by J. Michael Thigpen

2019.03.10. Weissenrieder and Coote, The Interface of Orality and Writing

Annette Weissenrieder and Robert B. Coote, eds., The Interface of Orality and Writing: Speaking, Seeing, Writing in the Shaping of New Genres
Reviewed by Jason M. Silverman

2019.03.09. Wasserman and Gurry, A New Approach to Textual Criticism

Tommy Wasserman and Peter J. Gurry, A New Approach to Textual Criticism: An Introduction to the Coherence-Based Genealogical Method
Reviewed by Robert F. Hull Jr.

2019.03.08. Walton, Trebilco, and Gill, The Urban World and the First Christians

Steve Walton, Paul R. Trebilco, and David W. J. Gill, eds., The Urban World and the First Christians
Reviewed by Alan Cadwallader

2019.03.07. Tucker, The Holiness Composition in the Book of Exodus

Paavo N. Tucker, The Holiness Composition in the Book of Exodus
Reviewed by William Johnstone

2019.03.06. Roth, The Parables in Q

Dieter T. Roth, The Parables in Q
Reviewed by Sam Tsang

2019.03.05. Otto, Deuteronomium 12–34

Eckart Otto, Deuteronomium 12–34: Volume 1: 12,1–23,15; Volume 2: 23,16–34,12
Reviewed by Mark Hamilton

2019.03.04. Grabbe, Ancient Israel

Lester L. Grabbe, Ancient Israel: What Do We Know and How Do We Know It?
Reviewed by Kristin A. Swanson

2019.03.03. Chapman and Rodgers, A Companion to Josephus

Honora Howell Chapman and Zuleika Rodgers, eds., A Companion to Josephus
Reviewed by Chris Seeman

2019.03.02. Beck, Jesus and His Enemies

Robert R. Beck, Jesus and His Enemies: Narrative Conflict in the Four Gospels
Reviewed by Elizabeth Struthers Malbon

2019.03.01. Bautch and Knoppers, Covenant in the Persian Period

Richard J. Bautch and Gary N. Knoppers, eds., Covenant in the Persian Period: From Genesis to Chronicles
Reviewed by Pieter de Vries

2019.02.40. Westfall and Dyer, The Bible and Social Justice

Cynthia Long Westfall and Bryan R. Dyer, eds., The Bible and Social Justice: Old Testament and New Testament Foundations for the Church’s Urgent Call
Reviewed by Yung Suk Kim

2019.02.39. Magny, Porphyry in Fragments

Ariane Magny, Porphyry in Fragments: Reception of an Anti-Christian Text in Late Antiquity
Reviewed by Pieter W. van der Horst

2019.02.38. Lear, Scribal Composition

Sheree Lear, Scribal Composition: Malachi as a Test Case
Reviewed by Michael H. Floyd

2019.02.37. Kwon, Scribal Culture and Intertextuality

Jiseong James Kwon, Scribal Culture and Intertextuality
Reviewed by Brandon R. Grafius

2019.02.36. Hamilton, A Kingdom for a Stage

Mark W. Hamilton, A Kingdom for a Stage: Political and Theological Reflection in the Hebrew Bible
Reviewed by Diana Edelman

2019.02.35. Gafney, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah

Wilda C. M. Gafney, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah
Reviewed by Jason Lecureux

2019.02.34. Duff, Jesus Followers in the Roman Empire

Paul B. Duff, Jesus Followers in the Roman Empire
Reviewed by Sarah E. Rollens

2019.02.33. Bartlett, Christology in the New Testament

David L. Bartlett, Christology in the New Testament
Reviewed by Chris Kugler

2019.02.32. Barker, Imprecation as Divine Discourse

Kit Barker, Imprecation as Divine Discourse: Speech Act Theory, Dual Authorship, and Theological Interpretation
Reviewed by Richard S. Briggs

2019.02.31. Aus, Two Puzzling Baptisms

Roger David Aus, Two Puzzling Baptisms: First Corinthians 10:1–5 and 15:29; Studies in Their Judaic Background
Reviewed by Michael Tilly

2019.02.30. Warner, Re-imagining Abraham

Megan Warner, Re-imagining Abraham: A Re-assessment of the Influence of Deuteronomism in Genesis
Reviewed by Philip Y. Yoo

2019.02.29. Quick, Deuteronomy 28 and the Aramaic Curse Tradition

Laura Quick, Deuteronomy 28 and the Aramaic Curse Tradition
Reviewed by James D. Moore

2019.02.28. Peters, Hebrew Lexical Semantics and Daily Life in Ancient Israel

Kurtis Peters, Hebrew Lexical Semantics and Daily Life in Ancient Israel: What’s Cooking in Biblical Hebrew?
Reviewed by Alison Gray

2019.02.27. Oropeza, 1 Corinthians

B. J. Oropeza, 1 Corinthians
Reviewed by Jin Hwan Lee

2019.02.26. Nässelqvist, Public Reading in Early Christianity

Dan Nässelqvist, Public Reading in Early Christianity: Lectors, Manuscripts, and Sound in the Oral Delivery of John 1–4
Reviewed by Peter S. Perry

2019.02.25. Moore, Gospel Jesuses and Other Nonhumans

Stephen D. Moore, Gospel Jesuses and Other Nonhumans: Biblical Criticism Post-poststructuralism
Reviewed by Richard Walsh

2019.02.24. Leneman, Musical Illuminations of Genesis Narratives

Helen Leneman, Musical Illuminations of Genesis Narratives
Reviewed by Theodore W. Burgh

2019.02.23. Lawrence, The Books of Moses Revisited

Paul Lawrence, The Books of Moses Revisited
Reviewed by Ralph K. Hawkins

2019.02.22. Dempster, Micah

Stephen G. Dempster, Micah
Reviewed by Daniel L. Smith-Christopher

2019.02.21. Black, Reading Scripture with the Saints

C. Clifton Black, Reading Scripture with the Saints
Reviewed by Edward W. Klink III

2019.02.20. Williamson, Isaiah 6–12

H. G. M. Williamson, Isaiah 6–12: A Critical and Exegetical Commentary
Reviewed by Patricia K. Tull

2019.02.19. Tabb, Suffering in Ancient Worldview

Brian J. Tabb, Suffering in Ancient Worldview: Luke, Seneca, and 4 Maccabees in Dialogue
Reviewed by Timothy A. Brookins

2019.02.18. Soulen, Defining Jesus

Richard N. Soulen, Defining Jesus: The Earthly, the Biblical, the Historical, and the Real Jesus, and How Not to Confuse Them
Reviewed by Tobias Ålöw

2019.02.17. Park, Hezekiah and the Dialogue of Memory

Song-Mi Suzie Park, Hezekiah and the Dialogue of Memory
Reviewed by Kah-Jin Jeffrey Kuan

2019.02.16. Millgram, Judges and Saviors, Deborah and Samson

Hillel I. Millgram, Judges and Saviors, Deborah and Samson: Reflections of a World in Chaos
Reviewed by Philippe Guillaume

2019.02.15. Hildebrandt, Interpreting Quoted Speech in Prophetic Literature

Samuel Hildebrandt, Interpreting Quoted Speech in Prophetic Literature: A Study of Jeremiah 2.1–3.5
Reviewed by J. Michael Thigpen

2019.02.14. Heil, Luke-Acts

John Paul Heil, Luke-Acts: Foundations for Christian Worship
Reviewed by Boris Paschke

2019.02.13. Brenner-Idan, Yee, and Lee, The Five Scrolls

Athalya Brenner-Idan, Gale A. Yee, and Archie C. C. Lee, eds., The Five Scrolls
Reviewed by Amy Erickson

2019.02.12. Boda, Exploring Zechariah, Volume 2

Mark J. Boda, Exploring Zechariah, Volume 2: The Development and Role of Biblical Traditions in Zechariah
Reviewed by Jason M. Silverman

2019.02.11. Amselgruber, “Ulme stützt Weinstock”

Florian Amselgruber, “Ulme stützt Weinstock”: Literalisierung kirchlicher Verkündigung auf der Basis paganer Formen bei Clemens von Alexandrien
Reviewed by Harry O. Maier

2019.02.10. Töpfer, Das Balsamierungsritual

Susanne Töpfer, Das Balsamierungsritual: Eine (Neu-)Edition der Textkomposition Balsamierungsritual (pBoulaq 3, pLouvre 5158, pDurham 1983.11 + pSt. Petersburg 18128)
Reviewed by John Gee

2019.02.09. Robbins and Potter, Jesus and Mary Reimagined in Early Christian Literature

Vernon K. Robbins and Jonathan M. Potter, eds., Jesus and Mary Reimagined in Early Christian Literature
Reviewed by Elaine M. Wainwright

2019.02.08. Prothero, Both Judge and Justifier

James B. Prothero, Both Judge and Justifier: Biblical Legal Language and the Act of Justifying in Paul
Reviewed by Kent L. Yinger

2019.02.07. Powery and Sadler, The Genesis of Liberation

Emerson B. Powery and Rodney S. Sadler Jr., The Genesis of Liberation: Biblical Interpretation in the Antebellum Narratives of the Enslaved
Reviewed by Christopher R. Hutson

2019.02.06. Nogalski, Introduction to the Hebrew Prophets

James D. Nogalski, Introduction to the Hebrew Prophets
Reviewed by Julia M. O’Brien

2019.02.05. Liew and Runions, Psychoanalytic Mediations between Marxist and Postcolonial Readings of the Bible

Tat-siong Benny Liew and Erin Runions, eds., Psychoanalytic Mediations between Marxist and Postcolonial Readings of the Bible
Reviewed by Nasili Vaka'uta

2019.02.04. Kirk, Memory and the Jesus Tradition

Alan Kirk, Memory and the Jesus Tradition
Reviewed by Zeba Crook

2019.02.03. Goldstein, Segal, and Brooke, Hā-’îsh Mōshe

Binyamin Y. Goldstein, Michael Segal, and George J. Brooke, eds., Hā-’îsh Mōshe: Studies in Scriptural Interpretation in the Dead Sea Scrolls and Related Literature in Honor of Moshe J. Bernstein
Reviewed by Sandra Jacobs

2019.02.02. Bordjadze, Darkness Visible

Karlo V. Bordjadze, Darkness Visible: A Study of Isaiah 14:3–23 as Christian Scripture
Reviewed by Paul R. Raabe