Patricia Walters, The Assumed Authorial Unity of Luke and Acts: A Reassessment of the Evidence
Reviewed by Joel B. Green
Reviewed by Richard I. Pervo
2009.12.47. Sharp, Irony and Meaning in the Hebrew Bible
Carolyn J. Sharp, Irony and Meaning in the Hebrew Bible
Reviewed by InHee Cho
Reviewed by InHee Cho
2009.12.46. Schiffman and Wolowelsky, War and Peace in the Jewish Tradition
Lawrence Schiffman and Joel B. Wolowelsky, eds., War and Peace in the Jewish Tradition
Reviewed by Daniel L. Smith-Christopher
Reviewed by Daniel L. Smith-Christopher
2009.12.45. Neufeld, The Social Sciences and Biblical Translation
Dietmar Neufeld, ed., The Social Sciences and Biblical Translation
Reviewed by Fika van Rensburg
Reviewed by Fika van Rensburg
2009.12.44. Moberly, The Theology of the Book of Genesis
R. W. L. Moberly, The Theology of the Book of Genesis
Reviewed by Markus Witte
Reviewed by Markus Witte
2009.12.43. Kamesar, The Cambridge Companion to Philo
Adam Kamesar, ed., The Cambridge Companion to Philo
Reviewed by Gregory Sterling
Reviewed by Gregory Sterling
2009.12.42. Kellenberger, Die Verstockung Pharaos
Edgar Kellenberger, Die Verstockung Pharaos: Exegetische und auslegungsgeschichtliche Untersuchungen zu Exodus 1–15
Reviewed by Danny Mathews
Reviewed by Danny Mathews
2009.12.41. Hess, Israelite Religions
Richard S. Hess, Israelite Religions: An Archaeological and Biblical Survey
Reviewed by Lester L. Grabbe
Reviewed by Lester L. Grabbe
2009.12.39. Gilbert, A Complete Introduction to the Bible
Christopher Gilbert, A Complete Introduction to the Bible
Reviewed by Dirk G. van der Merwe
Reviewed by Dirk G. van der Merwe
2009.12.38. Genuyt, L’Épître aux Romains
François Genuyt, L’Épître aux Romains: L’instauration du sujet—Lecture sémiotique
Reviewed by Jean-Paul Michaud
Reviewed by Jean-Paul Michaud
2009.12.37. Gelardini, “Verhärtet eure Herzen nicht”
Gabriella Gelardini, “Verhärtet eure Herzen nicht”: Der Hebräer, eine Synagogenhomilie zu Tischa be-Aw
Reviewed by Carl Mosser
Reviewed by Carl Mosser
2009.12.36. Banschbach Eggen, Gleichnis, Allegorie, Metapher
Renate Banschbach Eggen, Gleichnis, Allegorie, Metapher: Zur Theorie und Praxis der Gleichnisauslegung
Reviewed by John S. Kloppenborg
Reviewed by John S. Kloppenborg
2009.12.35. Dolansky, Now You See It, Now You Don’t
Shawna Dolansky, Now You See It, Now You Don’t: Biblical Perspectives on the Relationship between Magic and Religion
Reviewed by Clare Rothschild
Reviewed by Clare Rothschild
2009.12.34. Blomberg and Kamell, James
Craig L. Blomberg and Mariam J. Kamell, James
Reviewed by Wesley Wachob
Reviewed by Wesley Wachob
2009.12.33. Beetham, Echoes of Scripture in … Colossians
Christopher A. Beetham, Echoes of Scripture in the Letter of Paul to the Colossians
Reviewed by Maarten J. J. Menken
Reviewed by Maarten J. J. Menken
2009.12.32. Banks, Writing the History of Israel
Diane Banks, Writing the History of Israel
Reviewed by Marc Brettler
Reviewed by Marc Brettler
2009.12.31. Bailey, Liew, and Segovia, They Were All Together in One Place?
Randall C. Bailey, Tat-siong Benny Liew, and Fernando F. Segovia, eds., They Were All Together in One Place? Toward Minority Biblical Criticism
Reviewed by Jonathan Draper
Reviewed by Jonathan Draper
2009.12.30. Wilkinson, Egyptology Today
Richard H. Wilkinson, ed., Egyptology Today
Reviewed by Aren Maeir
Reviewed by Aren Maeir
2009.12.29. McGrath, The Only True God
James F. McGrath, The Only True God: Early Christian Monotheism in Its Jewish Context
Reviewed by Lori Baron
Reviewed by Lori Baron
2009.12.28. Luzarraga, El Evangelio de Juan
Jesús Luzarraga, El Evangelio de Juan en las versiones siríacas
Reviewed by Ilaria L. E. Ramelli
Reviewed by Ilaria L. E. Ramelli
2009.12.27. Lichtenstein, Moses: Envoy of God
Mosheh Lichtenstein, Moses: Envoy of God, Envoy of His People
Reviewed by Eugene Merrill
Reviewed by Eugene Merrill
2009.12.26. Kuruvilla, Text to Praxis
Abraham Kuruvilla, Text to Praxis: Hermeneutics and Homiletics in Dialogue
Reviewed by Robert Kysar
Reviewed by Robert Kysar
2009.12.25. Joynes, Perspectives on the Passion
Christine E. Joynes, ed., Perspectives on the Passion: Encountering the Bible through the Arts
Reviewed by Lee Jefferson
Reviewed by Lee Jefferson
2009.12.24. Hafemann and House, Central Themes in Biblical Theology
Scott J. Hafemann and Paul R. House, eds., Central Themes in Biblical Theology: Mapping Unity in Diversity
Reviewed by Paul Sanders
Reviewed by Paul Sanders
2009.12.23. Grabner-Haider, ed., Kulturgeschichte der Bibel
Anton Grabner-Haider, ed., Kulturgeschichte der Bibel
Reviewed by Birger Olsson
Reviewed by Birger Olsson
2009.12.22. Goldingay, Uprooting and Planting
John Goldingay, ed., Uprooting and Planting: Essays on Jeremiah for Leslie Allen
Reviewed by Wilhelm Wessels
Reviewed by Wilhelm Wessels
2009.12.21. Firth and Grant, Words and the Word
David G. Firth and Jamie A. Grant, eds., Words and the Word: Explorations in Biblical Interpretation and Literary Theory
Reviewed by Jacobus Kok
Reviewed by Jacobus Kok
2009.12.20. Cosaert, The Text of the Gospels in Clement
Carl P. Cosaert, The Text of the Gospels in Clement of Alexandria
Reviewed by Michael Bird
Reviewed by Michael Bird
2009.12.19. Cohn, Tangled Up in Text
Yehudah B. Cohn, Tangled Up in Text: Tefillin and the Ancient World
Reviewed by Aaron Koller
Reviewed by Aaron Koller
2009.12.18. Byron, Recent Research on Paul and Slavery
John Byron, Recent Research on Paul and Slavery
Reviewed by Lars Kierspel
Reviewed by Lars Kierspel
2009.12.17. Bird and Crossley, How Did Christianity Begin?
Michael F. Bird and James G. Crossley, How Did Christianity Begin? A Believer and Non-believer Examine the Evidence
Reviewed by Leif Vaage
Reviewed by Leif Vaage
2009.12.16. Aymer, First Pure, Then Peaceable
Margaret P. Aymer, First Pure, Then Peaceable: Frederick Douglass Reads James
Reviewed by Wesley Wachob
Reviewed by Wesley Wachob
2009.12.15. Wenell, Jesus and Land
Karen J. Wenell, Jesus and Land: Sacred and Social Space in Second Temple Judaism
Reviewed by Cecilia Wassen
Reviewed by Cecilia Wassen
2009.12.14. Tuschling, Angels and Orthodoxy
R. M. M. Tuschling, Angels and Orthodoxy: A Study in Their Development in Syria and Palestine from the Qumran Texts to Ephrem the Syrian
Reviewed by Jan G. van der Watt
Reviewed by Jan G. van der Watt
2009.12.13. Siniossoglou, Plato and Theodoret
Niketas Siniossoglou, Plato and Theodoret: The Christian Appropriation of Platonic Philosophy and the Hellenic Intellectual Resistance
Reviewed by Jeremy Schott
Reviewed by Jeremy Schott
2009.12.12. Ruprecht, God Gardened East
Louis A. Ruprecht Jr., God Gardened East: A Gardner’s Meditation on the Dynamics of Genesis
Reviewed by David Maas
Reviewed by David Maas
2009.12.11. Rowe, Early Narrative Christology
C. Kavin Rowe, Early Narrative Christology: The Lord in the Gospel of Luke
Reviewed by Troy Troftgruben
Reviewed by Troy Troftgruben
2009.12.10. Poster and Mitchell, Letter-Writing Manuals
Carol Poster and Linda C. Mitchell, eds., Letter-Writing Manuals and Instruction from Antiquity to the Present: Historical and Bibliographic Studies
Reviewed by Jan-Wim Wesselius
Reviewed by Jan-Wim Wesselius
2009.12.08. LaCocque, Esther Regina
André LaCocque, Esther Regina: A Bakhtinian Reading
Reviewed by Mercedes García Bachmann
Reviewed by Mercedes García Bachmann
2009.12.07. Gurtner, The Torn Veil
Daniel M. Gurtner, The Torn Veil: Matthew’s Exposition of the Death of Jesus
Reviewed by Felix Cortez
Reviewed by Felix Cortez
2009.12.06. Gioia, Theological Epistemology of Augustine’s De Trinitate
Luigi Gioia, The Theological Epistemology of Augustine’s De Trinitate
Reviewed by Mark Weedman
Reviewed by Mark Weedman
2009.12.05. Garrett, Amos: A Handbook on the Hebrew Text
Duane A. Garrett, Amos: A Handbook on the Hebrew Text
Reviewed by John Engle
Reviewed by John Engle
2009.12.04. Dryden, Theology and Ethics in 1 Peter
J. de Waal Dryden, Theology and Ethics in 1 Peter: Paraenetic Strategies for Christian Character Formation
Reviewed by John H. Elliott
Reviewed by John H. Elliott
2009.12.03. Couturier, En commençant par Moïse et les prophètes
Guy Couturier, «En commençant par Moïse et les prophètes…»: Études Vétérotestamentaires
Reviewed by Philippe Guillaume
Reviewed by Philippe Guillaume
2009.12.02. Burge, Cohick, Green, The New Testament in Antiquity
Gary Burge, Lynn Cohick, and Gene Green, The New Testament in Antiquity: A Survey of the New Testament within Its Cultural Context
Reviewed by Mark Fairchild
Reviewed by Mark Fairchild
2009.12.01. Arav, Bethsaida
Rami Arav, Bethsaida: A City by the North Shore of the Sea of Galilee, vol. 4
Reviewed by David Fiensy
Reviewed by David Fiensy
2009.11.46. Wilhelm, Preaching the Gospel of Mark
Dawn Ottoni Wilhelm, Preaching the Gospel of Mark: Proclaiming the Power of God
Reviewed by Antipas L. Harris
Reviewed by Antipas L. Harris
2009.11.45. Visscher, Romans 4 and the New Perspective on Paul
Gerhard H. Visscher, Romans 4 and the New Perspective on Paul: Faith Embraces the Promise
Reviewed by Don Garlington
Reviewed by Don Garlington
2009.11.44. Sizer, Zion’s Christian Soldiers?
Stephen Sizer, Zion’s Christian Soldiers? The Bible, Israel and the Church
Reviewed by Faydra Shapiro
Reviewed by Faydra Shapiro
2009.11.43. Sawyer, Concise Dictionary of the Bible and Its Reception
John F. A. Sawyer, A Concise Dictionary of the Bible and Its Reception
Reviewed by C. L. Seow
Reviewed by C. L. Seow
2009.11.42. Petropoulou, Animal Sacrifice in Ancient Greek Religion …
Maria-Zoe Petropoulou, Animal Sacrifice in Ancient Greek Religion, Judaism, and Christianity, 100 BC to AD 200
Reviewed by Adele Reinhartz
Reviewed by Adele Reinhartz
2009.11.41. Newton, The Forgotten Gospels
Tim Newton, The Forgotten Gospels: Life and Teachings of Jesus Supplementary to the New Testament: A New Translation
Reviewed by Thomas Bergholz
Reviewed by Thomas Bergholz
2009.11.40. Mason, Josephus, Judea, and Christian Origins
Steve Mason, Josephus, Judea, and Christian Origins: Methods and Categories
Reviewed by Sean Freyne
Reviewed by Sean Freyne
2009.11.39. Levy et al., Crossing Jordan
Thomas E. Levy, P. M. Michèle Daviau, Randall W. Younker, and May Shaer, eds., Crossing Jordan: North American Contributions to the Archaeology of Jordan
Reviewed by Aren Maeir
Reviewed by Aren Maeir
2009.11.38. Levinson, Legal Revision and Religious Renewal
Bernard M. Levinson, Legal Revision and Religious Renewal in Ancient Israel
Reviewed by Karla Suomala
Reviewed by Karla Suomala
2009.11.37. LaCocque, Onslaught against Innocence
André LaCocque, Onslaught against Innocence: Cain, Abel, and the Yahwist
Reviewed by Mark McEntire
Reviewed by Mark McEntire
2009.11.36. Joynes, Perspectives on the Passion
Christine E. Joynes, ed., Perspectives on the Passion: Encountering the Bible through the Arts
Reviewed by Christopher Rowland
Reviewed by Christopher Rowland
2009.11.35. Hultin, The Ethics of Obscene Speech in Early Christianity
Jeremy F. Hultin, The Ethics of Obscene Speech in Early Christianity and Its Environment
Reviewed by Stephan Witetschek
Reviewed by Stephan Witetschek
2009.11.33. Gaventa, Our Mother Saint Paul
Beverly Roberts Gaventa, Our Mother Saint Paul
Reviewed by Pamela Eisenbaum
Reviewed by Pamela Eisenbaum
2009.11.32. Garrett, No Ordinary Angel
Susan R. Garrett, No Ordinary Angel: Celestial Spirits and Christian Claims about Jesus
Reviewed by Tobias Nicklas
Reviewed by Tobias Nicklas
2009.11.31. Dalley, Esther’s Revenge at Susa
Stephanie Dalley, Esther’s Revenge at Susa: From Sennacherib to Ahasuerus
Reviewed by Aaron Koller
Reviewed by Aaron Koller
2009.11.30. Wilkinson, Archaeology
Paul Wilkinson, Archaeology: What It Is, Where It Is, and How to Do It
Reviewed by Aren Maeir
Reviewed by Aren Maeir
2009.11.29. Vielhauer, Das Werden des Buches Hosea
Roman Vielhauer, Das Werden des Buches Hosea: Eine redaktionsgeschichtliche Untersuchung
Reviewed by James Nogalski
Reviewed by James Nogalski
2009.11.28. Resseguie, The Revelation of John
James L. Resseguie, The Revelation of John: A Narrative Commentary
Reviewed by Tobias Nicklas
Reviewed by Tobias Nicklas
2009.11.27. Longman, Jeremiah, Lamentations
Tremper Longman III, Jeremiah, Lamentations
Reviewed by Francis Dalrymple-Hamilton
Reviewed by Francis Dalrymple-Hamilton
2009.11.26. Levieils, Contra Christianos
Xavier Levieils, Contra Christianos: La critique sociale et religieuse du christianisme des origines au concile de Nicée (45–325)
Reviewed by Stephan Witetschek
Reviewed by Stephan Witetschek
2009.11.25. Hanson and Oakman, Palestine in the Time of Jesus
K. C. Hanson and Douglas E. Oakman, Palestine in the Time of Jesus: Social Structures and Social Conflicts
Reviewed by Panayotis Coutsoumpos
Reviewed by Panayotis Coutsoumpos
2009.11.24. Eve, The Healer from Nazareth
Eric Eve, The Healer from Nazareth: Jesus’ Miracles in Historical Context
Reviewed by Tobias Hagerland
Reviewed by Tobias Hagerland
2009.11.23. Estes, The Temporal Mechanics of the Fourth Gospel
Douglas Estes, The Temporal Mechanics of the Fourth Gospel: A Theory of Hermeneutical Relativity in the Gospel of John
Reviewed by John C. Poirier
Reviewed by John C. Poirier
2009.11.22. Ellens and Rollins, Psychology and the Bible
J. Harold Ellens and Wayne G. Rollins, eds., Psychology and the Bible: A New Way to Read the Scriptures (4 vols.)
Reviewed by Ron Clark
Reviewed by Ron Clark
2009.11.21. Ellens, Women in the Sex Texts of Leviticus and Deuteronomy
Deborah L. Ellens, Women in the Sex Texts of Leviticus and Deuteronomy: A Comparative Conceptual Analysis
Reviewed by Carolyn Pressler
Reviewed by Carolyn Pressler
2009.11.19. Burleigh, Unholy Business
Nina Burleigh, Unholy Business: A True Tale of Faith, Greed and Forgery in the Holy Land
Reviewed by Aren Maeir
Reviewed by Aren Maeir
2009.11.18. Barclay and Gathercole, Divine and Human Agency in Paul
John M. G. Barclay and Simon Gathercole, eds., Divine and Human Agency in Paul and His Cultural Environment
Reviewed by Thomas R. Blanton IV
Reviewed by Thomas R. Blanton IV
2009.11.17. Azize and Weeks, Gilgamesh and the World of Assyria
Joseph Azize and Noel Weeks, eds., Gilgamesh and the World of Assyria: Proceedings of the Conference Held at the Mandelbaum House, The University of Sydney, 21–23 July 2004
Reviewed by Michael Moore
Reviewed by Michael Moore
2009.11.16. Adams, The Performative Nature and Function of Isaiah 40–55
Jim W. Adams, The Performative Nature and Function of Isaiah 40–55
Reviewed by Ulrich Berges
Reviewed by Ulrich Berges
2009.11.15. Ticciati, Job and the Disruption of Identity
Susannah Ticciati, Job and the Disruption of Identity: Reading Beyond Barth
Reviewed by Francis Dalrymple-Hamilton
Reviewed by Francis Dalrymple-Hamilton
2009.11.14. Ruppert, Genesis
Lothar Ruppert, Genesis: Ein kritischer und theologischer Kommentar 4. Teilband: Gen 37,1–50,26
Reviewed by Mark Elliott
Reviewed by Mark Elliott
2009.11.13. de Roo, Works of the Law at Qumran and in Paul
Jacqueline C. R. de Roo, Works of the Law at Qumran and in Paul
Reviewed by Jörg Frey
Reviewed by Jörg Frey
2009.11.12. Rainbow, The Pith of the Apocalypse
Paul A. Rainbow, The Pith of the Apocalypse: Essential Message and Principles for Interpretation
Reviewed by Tobias Nicklas
Reviewed by Tobias Nicklas
2009.11.11. Puech, Qumran Grotte 4.XXVII
Émile Puech, ed., Qumran Grotte 4.XXVII: Textes Araméens, deuxième partie
Reviewed by Aaron Rubin
Reviewed by Aaron Rubin
2009.11.09. Patte, Global Bible Commentary
Daniel Patte, ed., Global Bible Commentary
Reviewed by Gerrie Snyman
Reviewed by Gerrie Snyman
2009.11.07. Neusner, Chilton, Levine, Torah Revealed, Torah Fulfilled
Jacob Neusner, Bruce D. Chilton, and Baruch A. Levine, Torah Revealed, Torah Fulfilled: Scriptural Laws in Formative Judaism and Earliest Christianity
Reviewed by James D. G. Dunn
Reviewed by James D. G. Dunn
2009.11.06. Lund, Way Metaphors and Way Topics in Isaiah 40–55
Øystein Lund, Way Metaphors and Way Topics in Isaiah 40–55
Reviewed by James M. Kennedy
Reviewed by James M. Kennedy
2009.11.05. Hill and Walton, A Survey of the Old Testament
Andrew E. Hill and John H. Walton, A Survey of the Old Testament
Reviewed by William Barrick
Reviewed by William Barrick
2009.11.04. Hess, Klingbeil, Ray, Critical Issues in Early Israelite History
Richard S. Hess, Gerald A. Klingbeil, and Paul J. Ray Jr., eds., Critical Issues in Early Israelite History
Reviewed by Lena-Sofia Tiemeyer
Reviewed by Lena-Sofia Tiemeyer
2009.11.03. Helyer, The Witness of Jesus, Paul and John
Larry R. Helyer, The Witness of Jesus, Paul and John: An Exploration in Biblical Theology
Reviewed by William Wilson
Reviewed by William Wilson
2009.11.02. Hallbäck and Hvithamar, Recent Releases
Geert Hallbäck and Annika Hvithamar, eds., Recent Releases: The Bible in Contemporary Cinema
Reviewed by Diane Apostolos-Cappadona
Reviewed by Diane Apostolos-Cappadona
2009.11.01. DeRouchie, A Call to Covenant Love
Jason S. DeRouchie, A Call to Covenant Love: Text Grammar and Literary Structure in Deuteronomy 5–11
Reviewed by Max Rogland
Reviewed by Max Rogland
2009.10.43. Thatcher and Moore, Anatomies of Narrative Criticism
Tom Thatcher and Stephen D. Moore, eds., Anatomies of Narrative Criticism: The Past, Present, and Futures of the Fourth Gospel as Literature
Reviewed by Craig Koester
Reviewed by Craig Koester
2009.10.42. Stroumsa, The End of Sacrifice
Guy G. Stroumsa, The End of Sacrifice: Religious Transformations in Late Antiquity
Reviewed by Joshua Schwartz
Reviewed by Joshua Schwartz
2009.10.41. Sivan, Palestine in Late Antiquity
Hagith Sivan, Palestine in Late Antiquity
Reviewed by Steven Fine
Reviewed by Steven Fine
2009.10.39. Plisch, The Gospel of Thomas
Uwe-Karsten Plisch, The Gospel of Thomas: Original Text with Commentary
Reviewed by Christopher Tuckett
Reviewed by Christopher Tuckett
2009.10.38. McKenzie, Swapping Housewives
Vashti Murphy McKenzie, Swapping Housewives: Rachel and Jacob and Leah
Reviewed by Randall L. McKinion
Reviewed by Randall L. McKinion
2009.10.37. Kaler, Flora Tells a Story
Michael Kaler, Flora Tells a Story: The Apocalypse of Paul and Its Context
Reviewed by Tobias Nicklas
Reviewed by Tobias Nicklas
2009.10.36. Hall, Mary, Mother and Warrior
Linda B. Hall, Mary, Mother and Warrior: The Virgin in Spain and the Americas
Reviewed by Violeta Rocha
Reviewed by Violeta Rocha
2009.10.35. Fischer, Historical Genesis
Richard James Fischer, Historical Genesis: From Adam to Abraham
Reviewed by Paul L. Chen
Reviewed by Paul L. Chen
2009.10.34. Hupping, The Jewish Bible: A JPS Guide
Carol Hupping, ed., The Jewish Bible: A JPS Guide
Reviewed by Gilbert Lozano
Reviewed by Gilbert Lozano
2009.10.33. Fitzmyer, The One Who Is to Come
Joseph A. Fitzmyer, The One Who Is to Come
Reviewed by Francis Dalrymple-Hamilton
Reviewed by Francis Dalrymple-Hamilton
2009.10.32. Eidevall, Prophecy and Propaganda
Göran Eidevall, Prophecy and Propaganda: Images of Enemies in the Book of Isaiah
Reviewed by Maire Byrne
Reviewed by Maire Byrne
2009.10.31. Clontz and Clontz, The Comprehensive New Testament
T. E. Clontz and J. Clontz, eds., The Comprehensive New Testament
Reviewed by Alastair Haines
Reviewed by Alastair Haines
2009.10.30. Boer, Last Stop before Antarctica
Roland Boer, Last Stop before Antarctica: The Bible and Postcolonialism in Australia
Reviewed by F. Rachel Magdalene
Reviewed by F. Rachel Magdalene
2009.10.29. Thompson, One Lord, One People
Alan Thompson, One Lord, One People: The Unity of the Church in Acts in Its Literary Setting
Reviewed by Bobby Kelly
Reviewed by Bobby Kelly
2009.10.27. Sloane, At Home in a Strange Land
Andrew Sloane, At Home in a Strange Land: Using the Old Testament in Christian Ethics
Reviewed by Andrew Davies
Reviewed by Andrew Davies
2009.10.26. Calvin’s Theology of the Psalms
Herman J. Selderhuis, Calvin’s Theology of the Psalms
Reviewed by Randall McKinion
Reviewed by Randall McKinion
2009.10.25. Schmidt, Das Buch Jeremia: Kapitel 1–20
Werner Schmidt, Das Buch Jeremia: Kapitel 1–20
Reviewed by Wilhelm J. Wessels
Reviewed by Wilhelm J. Wessels
2009.10.24. van de Sandt and Zangenberg, Matthew, James, and Didache
Huub van de Sandt and Jürgen Zangenberg, eds., Matthew, James, and Didache: Three Related Documents in Their Jewish and Christian Settings
Reviewed by William Varner
Reviewed by William Varner
2009.10.23. Puskas, The Conclusion of Luke-Acts
Charles Puskas, The Conclusion of Luke-Acts: The Significance of Acts 28:16–31
Reviewed by Deborah Thompson Prince
Reviewed by Deborah Thompson Prince
2009.10.22. Mosse, The Three Gospels
Martin Mosse, The Three Gospels: New Testament History Introduced by the Synoptic Problem
Reviewed by Pheme Perkins
Reviewed by Pheme Perkins
2009.10.21. Lindqvist, Sin at Sinai
Pekka Lindqvist, Sin at Sinai: Early Judaism Encounters Exodus 32
Reviewed by James N. Rhodes
Reviewed by James N. Rhodes
2009.10.20. Laneri, Performing Death
Nicola Laneri, ed., Performing Death: Social Analyses of Funerary Traditions in the Ancient Near East and Mediterranean
Reviewed by Aren Maeir
Reviewed by Aren Maeir
2009.10.19. Lanckau, Der Herr der Träume
Jörg Lanckau, Der Herr der Träume: Eine Studie zur Funktion des Traumes in der Josefsgeschichte der Hebräischen Bibel
Reviewed by Bart J. Koet
Reviewed by Bart J. Koet
2009.10.17. Collins, The Hittites and Their World
Billie Jean Collins, The Hittites and Their World
Reviewed by Dirk Paul Mielke
Reviewed by Dirk Paul Mielke
2009.10.16. Childs, The Church’s Guide for Reading Paul
Brevard Childs, The Church’s Guide for Reading Paul: The Canonical Shaping of the Pauline Corpus
Reviewed by Paul E. Trainor
Reviewed by Paul E. Trainor
2009.10.15. Bos, We Have Heard That God Is with You
Rein Bos, We Have Heard That God Is with You: Preaching the Old Testament
Reviewed by Jordan M. Scheetz
Reviewed by Jordan M. Scheetz
2009.10.14. Yamada, Configurations of Rape in the Hebrew Bible
Frank Yamada, Configurations of Rape in the Hebrew Bible: A Literary Analysis of Three Rape Narratives
Reviewed by Susanne Scholz
Reviewed by Susanne Scholz
2009.10.13. Wills, Not God’s People
Lawrence M. Wills, Not God’s People: Insiders and Outsiders in the Biblical World
Reviewed by Lara van der Zee-Hanssen
Reviewed by Lara van der Zee-Hanssen
2009.10.12. Wilhite, Tertullian the African
David Wilhite, Tertullian the African: An Anthropological Reading of Tertullian’s Context and Identities
Reviewed by Ilaria L. E. Ramelli
Reviewed by Ilaria L. E. Ramelli
2009.10.11. Sim and Repschinski, Matthew and His Christian Contemporaries
David Sim and Boris Repschinski, eds., Matthew and His Christian Contemporaries
Reviewed by Glenna Jackson
Reviewed by Glenna Jackson
2009.10.09. Ratheiser, Mitzvoth Ethics and the Jewish Bible
Gershom M. H. Ratheiser, Mitzvoth Ethics and the Jewish Bible: The End of Old Testament Theology
Reviewed by Ben Ollenburger
Reviewed by Ben Ollenburger
2009.10.08. Popkes, Die Theologie der Liebe Gottes in den johanneischen Schriften
Enno Edzard Popkes, Die Theologie der Liebe Gottes in den johanneischen Schriften: Zur Semantik der Liebe und zum Motivkreis des Dualismus
Reviewed by Jan G. van der Watt
Reviewed by Jan G. van der Watt
2009.10.07. Pennington and McDonough, Cosmology and New Testament Theology
Jonathan T. Pennington and Sean M. McDonough, Cosmology and New Testament Theology
Reviewed by Michael J. Lakey
Reviewed by Michael J. Lakey
2009.10.05. and Stevenson, Current Research in Egyptology 2005
Rachel Mairs and Alice Stevenson, eds., Current Research in Egyptology 2005: Proceedings of the Sixth Annual Symposium, University of Cambridge 2005
Reviewed by Roxana Flammini
Reviewed by Roxana Flammini
2009.10.04. Koch, Hellenistisches Christentum
Dietrich-Alex Koch, Hellenistisches Christentum: Schriftverständnis–Ekklesiologie–Geschichte
Reviewed by Friedrich Reiterer
Reviewed by Friedrich Reiterer
2009.10.03. Gravett et al., An Introduction to the Hebrew Bible
Sandra Gravett, Karla Bohmbach, F. V. Greifenhagen, and Donald Polaski, An Introduction to the Hebrew Bible: A Thematic Approach
Reviewed by J. Dwayne Howell
Reviewed by J. Dwayne Howell
2009.10.02. Alexander, The Targum of Lamentations
Philip S. Alexander, The Targum of Lamentations: Translated, with a Critical Introduction, Apparatus, and Notes
Reviewed by Archie Wright
Reviewed by Archie Wright
2009.10.01. Aejmelaeus and Mustakallio, The Nordic Paul
Lars Aejmelaeus and Antti Mustakallio, eds., The Nordic Paul: Finnish Approaches to Pauline Theology
Reviewed by Erik Heen
Reviewed by Erik Heen
2009.09.31. Vanhoozer, Theological Interpretation of the New Testament
Kevin J. Vanhoozer, ed., Theological Interpretation of the New Testament: A Book-by-Book Survey
Reviewed by Erik Heen
Reviewed by Erik Heen
2009.09.30. Ramelli and Konstan, Terms for Eternity
Ilaria Ramelli and David Konstan, Terms for Eternity: Aiônios and Aïdios in Classical and Christian Texts
Reviewed by Jan G. van der Watt
Reviewed by Jan G. van der Watt
2009.09.28. O’Brien, Challenging Prophetic Metaphor
Julia M. O’Brien, Challenging Prophetic Metaphor: Theology and Ideology in the Prophets
Reviewed by Bo H. Lim
Reviewed by Bo H. Lim
2009.09.27. Nodet, The Historical Jesus?
Etienne Nodet, The Historical Jesus? Necessity and Limits of an Inquiry
Reviewed by James West
Reviewed by James West
2009.09.26. Negrov, Biblical Interpretation in the Russian Orthodox Church
Alexander I. Negrov, Biblical Interpretation in the Russian Orthodox Church: A Historical and Hermeneutical Perspective
Reviewed by Peter Penner
Reviewed by Peter Penner
2009.09.25. Marohl, Faithfulness and the Purpose of Hebrews
Matthew J. Marohl, Faithfulness and the Purpose of Hebrews: A Social Identity Approach
Reviewed by Renate Viveen Hood
Reviewed by Renate Viveen Hood
2009.09.24. Kelso, O Mother, Where Art Thou?
Julie Kelso, O Mother, Where Art Thou? An Irigarayan Reading of the Book of Chronicles
Reviewed by Susanne Scholz
Reviewed by Susanne Scholz
2009.09.23. Jennings, Storms over Genesis
William H. Jennings, Storms over Genesis: Biblical Battleground in America’s Wars of Religion
Reviewed by Michael D. Matlock
Reviewed by Michael D. Matlock
2009.09.22. Fitzmyer, A Guide to the Dead Sea Scrolls
Joseph A. Fitzmyer, A Guide to the Dead Sea Scrolls and Related Literature
Reviewed by Shayna Sheinfeld
Reviewed by Shayna Sheinfeld
2009.09.21. Ferrell, The Bible and the People
Lori Anne Ferrell, The Bible and the People
Reviewed by Seán P. Kealy
Reviewed by Seán P. Kealy
2009.09.20. Downing, God with Everything
F. Gerald Downing, God with Everything: The Divine in the Discourse of the First Christian Century
Reviewed by Michael Lakey
Reviewed by Michael Lakey
2009.09.19. Davis, Scripture, Culture, and Agriculture
Ellen F. Davis, Scripture, Culture, and Agriculture: An Agrarian Reading of the Bible
Reviewed by Philip F. Esler
Reviewed by Philip F. Esler
2009.09.18. Crowley and Danove, Rhetoric of Characterization … in Mark
J. Edward Crowley and Paul L. Danove, The Rhetoric of Characterization of God, Jesus, and Jesus’ Disciples in the Gospel of Mark
Reviewed by Seán P. Kealy
Reviewed by Seán P. Kealy
2009.09.17. Cobb, Dying to Be Men
L. Stephanie Cobb, Dying to Be Men: Gender and Language in Early Christian Martyr Texts
Reviewed by Jan Willem van Henten
Reviewed by Jan Willem van Henten
2009.09.16. Stiver, Life Together in the Way of Jesus Christ
Dan R. Stiver, Life Together in the Way of Jesus Christ: An Introduction to Christian Theology
Reviewed by Yolanda Dreyer
Reviewed by Yolanda Dreyer
2009.09.15. Robinson, Jesus: According to the Earliest Witness
James M. Robinson, Jesus: According to the Earliest Witness
Reviewed by Petri Luomanen
Reviewed by Petri Luomanen
2009.09.14. Norich and Eliav, Jewish Literatures and Cultures
Anita Norich and Yaron Z. Eliav, eds., Jewish Literatures and Cultures: Context and Intercontext
Reviewed by Joshua Schwartz
Reviewed by Joshua Schwartz
2009.09.13. Meyer, Judas
Marvin Meyer, Judas: The Definitive Collection of Gospels and Legends about the Infamous Apostle of Jesus
Reviewed by Philip Tite
Reviewed by Philip Tite
2009.09.12. McEntire, Struggling with God
Mark McEntire, Struggling with God: An Introduction to the Pentateuch
Reviewed by Lissa Wray Beal
Reviewed by Lissa Wray Beal
2009.09.11. Lincoln and Paddison, Christology and Scripture
Andrew T. Lincoln and Angus Paddison, eds., Christology and Scripture: Interdisciplinary Perspectives
Reviewed by Douglas Campbell
Reviewed by Douglas Campbell
2009.09.10. Hornik and Parsons, Illuminating Luke, Vol. 3
Heidi J. Hornik and Mikeal C. Parsons, Illuminating Luke, Volume 3: The Passion and Resurrection Narratives in Italian Renaissance and Baroque Painting
Reviewed by Thomas E. Phillips
Reviewed by Thomas E. Phillips
2009.09.09. Graupner and Wolter, Moses in Biblical … Traditions
Axel Graupner and Michael Wolter, eds., Moses in Biblical and Extra-biblical Traditions
Reviewed by Hallvard Hagelia
Reviewed by Hallvard Hagelia
2009.09.08. Gaventa and Hays, Seeking the Identity of Jesus
Beverly Roberts Gaventa and Richard B. Hays, eds., Seeking the Identity of Jesus: A Pilgrimage
Reviewed by Mark Elliott
Reviewed by Mark Elliott
2009.09.07. Durken, The New Collegeville Bible Commentary: NT
Daniel Durken, ed., The New Collegeville Bible Commentary: New Testament
Reviewed by Peter Judge
Reviewed by Peter Judge
2009.09.06. DiPaolo, Hymn Fragments Embedded in the NT
Lawrence DiPaolo Jr., Hymn Fragments Embedded in the New Testament: Hellenistic Jewish and Greco-Roman Parallels
Reviewed by Daniel Darko
Reviewed by Daniel Darko
2009.09.05. Cuéllar, Voices of Marginality
Gregory Lee Cuéllar, Voices of Marginality: Exile and Return in Second Isaiah 40–55 and the Mexican Immigrant Experience
Reviewed by Timothy Sandoval
Reviewed by Timothy Sandoval
2009.09.04. Casiday and Norris, Cambridge History of Christianity
Augustine Casiday and Frederick W. Norris, The Cambridge History of Christianity, Volume 2: Constantine to c. 600
Reviewed by Paul Dilley
Reviewed by Paul Dilley
2009.09.03. Bauckham, The Jewish World around the NT
Richard Bauckham, The Jewish World around the New Testament: Collected Essays 1
Reviewed by Christoph Stenschke
Reviewed by Christoph Stenschke
2009.09.02. Bailey, Liew, and Segovia, They Were All Together in One Place?
Randall C. Bailey, Tat-siong Benny Liew, and Fernando F. Segovia, eds., They Were All Together in One Place? Toward Minority Biblical Criticism
Reviewed by Gerald West
Reviewed by Gerald West
2009.09.01. Baban, On the Road Encounters in Luke-Acts
Octavian D. Baban, On the Road Encounters in Luke-Acts: Hellenistic Mimesis and Luke’s Theology of the Way
Reviewed by Ron Clark
Reviewed by Ron Clark
2009.08.57. Ziccardi, … Jesus and the Kingdom of God … Luke-Acts
Constantino Ziccardi, The Relationship of Jesus and the Kingdom of God according to Luke-Acts
Reviewed by Joel B. Green
Reviewed by Joel B. Green
2009.08.56. Willitts, Matthew’s Messianic Shepherd-King
Joel Willitts, Matthew’s Messianic Shepherd-King: In Search of “the Lost Sheep of the House of Israel”
Reviewed by Donald Senior
Reviewed by Donald Senior
2009.08.55. Swanson, Reflections on Biblical Themes
Reuben J. Swanson, Reflections on Biblical Themes by an Octogenarian
Reviewed by Peter Penner
Reviewed by Peter Penner
2009.08.54. Robinson, Jesus according to the Earliest Witnesses
James M. Robinson, Jesus according to the Earliest Witnesses
Reviewed by Petri Luomanen
Reviewed by Petri Luomanen
2009.08.53. Reumann, Philippians
John Reumann, Philippians: A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary
Reviewed by James D. G. Dunn
Reviewed by James D. G. Dunn
2009.08.52. Porter and Stanley, As It Is Written
Stanley E. Porter and Christopher D. Stanley, eds., As It Is Written: Studying Paul’s Use of Scripture
Reviewed by H. H. Drake Williams III
Reviewed by H. H. Drake Williams III
2009.08.51. Parker, An Introduction to the NT Manuscripts
D. C. Parker, An Introduction to the New Testament Manuscripts and Their Texts
Reviewed by Matteo Grosso
Reviewed by Matteo Grosso
2009.08.50. Netzer, The Architecture of Herod
Ehud Netzer, The Architecture of Herod, the Great Builder
Reviewed by David Chapman
Reviewed by David Chapman
2009.08.49. Marshall, A Concise New Testament Theology
I. Howard Marshall, A Concise New Testament Theology
Reviewed by Mark R. Fairchild
Reviewed by Mark R. Fairchild
2009.08.48. Marohl, Joseph’s Dilemma
Matthew J. Marohl, Joseph’s Dilemma: “Honor Killing” in the Birth Narrative of Matthew
Reviewed by Caryn Reeder
Reviewed by Caryn Reeder
2009.08.47. Koester, The Word of Life
Craig R. Koester, The Word of Life: A Theology of John’s Gospel
Reviewed by Cornelis Bennema
Reviewed by Cornelis Bennema
2009.08.46. Johnson, Seeking the Imperishable Treasure
Steven R. Johnson, Seeking the Imperishable Treasure: Wealth, Wisdom, and a Jesus Saying
Reviewed by Ken Olson
Reviewed by Ken Olson
2009.08.45. Hamidović, Les traditions du jubilé à Qumrân
David Hamidović, Les traditions du jubilé à Qumrân
Reviewed by Jan Dusek
Reviewed by Jan Dusek
2009.08.44. Gossai, Barrenness and Blessing
Hemchand Gossai, Barrenness and Blessing: Abraham, Sarah, and the Journey of Faith
Reviewed by Dorothea Erbele-Kuester
Reviewed by Dorothea Erbele-Kuester
2009.08.43. Carroll, The Existential Jesus
John Carroll, The Existential Jesus
Reviewed by Stephan Joubert
Reviewed by Stephan Joubert
2009.08.42. Barker, Temple Themes in Christian Worship
Margaret Barker, Temple Themes in Christian Worship
Reviewed by Albert Hogeterp
Reviewed by Albert Hogeterp
2009.08.41. McConville, God and Earthly Power
J. G. McConville, God and Earthly Power: An Old Testament Political Theology
Reviewed by Paul Kissling
Reviewed by Paul Kissling
2009.08.40. Lewis, Rereading the “Shepherd Discourse”
Karoline M. Lewis, Rereading the “Shepherd Discourse”: Restoring the Integrity of John 9:39–10:21
Reviewed by Beate Kowalski
Reviewed by Beate Kowalski
2009.08.39. Labahn and Lietaert Peerbolte, A Kind of Magic
Michael Labahn and Bert Jan Lietaert Peerbolte, eds., A Kind of Magic: Understanding Magic in the New Testament and Its Religious Environment
Reviewed by Hans-Josef Klauck
Reviewed by Hans-Josef Klauck
2009.08.38. Kittredge, Aitken, and Draper, Bible in the Public Square
Cynthia Briggs Kittredge, Ellen Bradshaw Aitken, and Jonathan A. Draper, eds., The Bible in the Public Square: Reading the Signs of the Times
Reviewed by Holly E. Hearon
Reviewed by Holly E. Hearon
2009.08.37. Joslin, Hebrews, Christ and the Law
Barry C. Joslin, Hebrews, Christ and the Law: The Theology of the Mosaic Law in Hebrews 7:1–10:18
Reviewed by David Allen
Reviewed by David Allen
2009.08.36. Jacobs, Maven in Blue Jeans
Steven Leonard Jacobs, ed., Maven in Blue Jeans: A Festschrift in Honor of Zev Garber
Reviewed by William H. Krieger
Reviewed by William H. Krieger
2009.08.35. House, ed., Compact Greek-English Lexicon of the NT
Mark A. House, ed., Compact Greek-English Lexicon of the New Testament
Reviewed by Pierre Johan Jordaan
Reviewed by Pierre Johan Jordaan
2009.08.34. Hatina, Biblical Interpretation in Early Christian Gospels 2
Thomas R. Hatina, ed., Biblical Interpretation in Early Christian Gospels: Volume 2: The Gospel of Matthew
Reviewed by Daniel Gurtner
Reviewed by Daniel Gurtner
2009.08.33. Harker, Loyalty and Dissidence in Roman Egypt
Andrew Harker, Loyalty and Dissidence in Roman Egypt: The Case of the Acta Alexandrinorum
Reviewed by Birger A. Pearson
Reviewed by Birger A. Pearson
2009.08.31. Cogan, The Raging Torrent
Mordechai Cogan, The Raging Torrent: Historical Inscriptions from Assyria and Babylonia Relating to Ancient Israel
Reviewed by Aren Maeir
Reviewed by Aren Maeir
2009.08.29. Bracht and du Toit, Die Geschichte der Daniel-Auslegung
Katharina Bracht and David S. du Toit, eds., Die Geschichte der Daniel-Auslegung in Judentum, Christentum und Islam: Studien zur Kommentierung des Danielbuches in Literatur und Kunst
Reviewed by Christoph Stenschke
Reviewed by Christoph Stenschke
2009.08.28. Bell, Deliver Us from Evil
Richard H. Bell, Deliver Us from Evil: Interpreting the Redemption from the Power of Satan in New Testament Theology
Reviewed by Francis Dalrymple-Hamilton
Reviewed by Francis Dalrymple-Hamilton
2009.08.27. Bauckhamet al., A Cloud of Witnesses
Richard Bauckham, Daniel Driver, Trevor Hart, and Nathan MacDonald, eds., A Cloud of Witnesses: The Theology of Hebrews in Its Ancient Contexts
Reviewed by Scott Mackie
Reviewed by Scott Mackie
2009.08.26. Schnabel, Paul the Missionary
Eckhard J. Schnabel, Paul the Missionary: Realities, Strategies and Methods
Reviewed by Torrey Seland
Reviewed by Torrey Seland
2009.08.25. Rönnegård, Threads and Images
Per Rönnegård, Threads and Images: The Use of Scripture in Apophthegmata Patrum
Reviewed by Mark DelCogliano
Reviewed by Mark DelCogliano
2009.08.24. Peng, Hate the Evil, Hold Fast to the Good
Kuo-Wei Peng, Hate the Evil, Hold Fast to the Good: Structuring Romans 12.1–15.1
Reviewed by Derek R. Brown
Reviewed by Derek R. Brown
2009.08.23. Oudshoorn, … Law in the Babatha and Salome Komaise Archives
Jacobine G. Oudshoorn, The Relationship between Roman and Local Law in the Babatha and Salome Komaise Archives: General Analysis and Three Case Studies on Law of Succession, Guardianship and Marriage
Reviewed by Judith Evans Grubbs
Reviewed by Judith Evans Grubbs
2009.08.22. Nissinen and Uro, Sacred Marriages
Martti Nissinen and Risto Uro, eds., Sacred Marriages: The Divine-Human Sexual Metaphor from Sumer to Early Christianity
Reviewed by Lena-Sofia Tiemeyer
Reviewed by Lena-Sofia Tiemeyer
2009.08.21. Moloney, Life of Jesus in Icons
Francis J. Moloney, Life of Jesus in Icons: From the “Bible of Tbilisi”
Reviewed by V. Henry T. Nguyen
Reviewed by V. Henry T. Nguyen
2009.08.20. Mason, Flavius Josephus: Judean War 2
Steve Mason, Flavius Josephus: Translation and Commentary: Vol. 1b: Judean War 2
Reviewed by Marcus Sigismund
Reviewed by Marcus Sigismund
2009.08.19. Marguerat, Introduction au Nouveau Testament
Daniel Marguerat, ed., Introduction au Nouveau Testament: Son histoire, son écriture, sa théologie
Reviewed by V. Henry T. Nguyen
Reviewed by V. Henry T. Nguyen
2009.08.18. Lockett, Purity and Worldview in … James
Darian Lockett, Purity and Worldview in the Epistle of James
Reviewed by John C. Poirier
Reviewed by John C. Poirier
2009.08.17. Levinson, “The Right Chorale”
Bernard M. Levinson, “The Right Chorale”: Studies in Biblical Law and Interpretation
Reviewed by J. Glen Taylor
Reviewed by J. Glen Taylor
2009.08.16. Klauck, The Apocryphal Acts of the Apostles
Hans-Josef Klauck, The Apocryphal Acts of the Apostles: An Introduction
Reviewed by Paul Dilley
Reviewed by Paul Dilley
2009.08.15. Holst, Verbs and War Scroll
Søren Holst, Verbs and War Scroll: Studies in the Hebrew Verbal System and the Qumran War Scrolls
Reviewed by Francis Dalrymple-Hamilton
Reviewed by Francis Dalrymple-Hamilton
2009.08.14. Green, King Saul
Adam Green, King Saul: The True History of the First Messiah
Reviewed by Ralph K. Hawkins
Reviewed by Ralph K. Hawkins
2009.08.13. Barker, The Hidden Tradition of the Kingdom of God
Margaret Barker, The Hidden Tradition of the Kingdom of God
Reviewed by Benedict Thomas Viviano, O.P.
Reviewed by Benedict Thomas Viviano, O.P.
2009.08.11. Wilson, The Book of Job
Leslie S. Wilson, The Book of Job: Judaism in the Second Century BCE: An Intertextual Reading
Reviewed by F. Rachel Magdalene
Reviewed by F. Rachel Magdalene
2009.08.10. Wißmann, “Er tat das Rechte”
Felipe Blanco Wißmann, “Er tat das Rechte”: Beurteilungskriterien und Deuteronomismus in 1Kön 12–2Kön 25
Reviewed by Ernst Axel Knauf
Reviewed by Ernst Axel Knauf
2009.08.09. Thomas, Mixed-Audience … Warning Passages in … Hebrews
C. Adrian Thomas, A Case For Mixed-Audience with Reference to the Warning Passages in the Book of Hebrews
Reviewed by Gert J. Steyn
Reviewed by Gert J. Steyn
2009.08.08. Thatcher, Jesus, the Voice, and the Text
Tom Thatcher, ed., Jesus, the Voice, and the Text: Beyond The Oral and the Written Gospel
Reviewed by Stephan Witetschek
Reviewed by Stephan Witetschek
2009.08.07. Kostenberger and Swain, Father, Son and Spirit
Andreas J. Kostenberger and Scott R. Swain, eds., Father, Son and Spirit: The Trinity and John’s Gospel
Reviewed by Martijn Steegen
Reviewed by Martijn Steegen
2009.08.06. Kelly, The Birth of Jesus according to the Gospels
Joseph F. Kelly, The Birth of Jesus according to the Gospels
Reviewed by J. Samuel Subramanian
Reviewed by J. Samuel Subramanian
2009.08.05. Holtz, Damit Gott sei alles in allem
Gudrun Holtz, Damit Gott sei alles in allem: Studien zum paulinischen und frühjüdischen Universalismus
Reviewed by Lars Kierspel
Reviewed by Lars Kierspel
2009.08.04. Clack and Brittain, Archaeology and the Media
Timothy Clack and Marcus Brittain, eds., Archaeology and the Media
Reviewed by Yuval Gadot
Reviewed by Yuval Gadot
2009.08.03. Breytenbach and Frey, Aufgabe und Durchführung … Theologie des NT
Cilliers Breytenbach and Jörg Frey, eds., Aufgabe und Durchführung einer Theologie des Neuen Testaments
Reviewed by Willard M. Swartley
Reviewed by Willard M. Swartley
2009.08.02. Boer, Last Stop Before Antarctica
Roland Boer, Last Stop Before Antarctica: The Bible and Postcolonialism in Australia
Reviewed by Steed Vernyl Davidson
Reviewed by Steed Vernyl Davidson
2009.08.01. Bal, Loving Yusuf
Mieke Bal, Loving Yusuf: Conceptual Travels from Present to Past
Reviewed by Rebecca Raphael
Reviewed by Rebecca Raphael
2009.07.38. Whitlark, Enabling Fidelity to God
Jason A. Whitlark, Enabling Fidelity to God: Perseverance in Hebrews in Light of Reciprocity Systems in the Ancient Mediterranean World
Reviewed by Ryan D. Chivington
Reviewed by Ryan D. Chivington
2009.07.36. Taiwo, Paul’s Rhetoric in 1 Corinthians 10:29b–30
Moses Taiwo, Paul’s Rhetoric in 1 Corinthians 10:29b–30
Reviewed by Mark A. Jennings
Reviewed by Mark A. Jennings
2009.07.35. Powell, The Myth of the Lost Gospel
Evan Powell, The Myth of the Lost Gospel
Reviewed by Sarah E. Rollens
Reviewed by Sarah E. Rollens
2009.07.34. Liew, What Is Asian American Biblical Hermeneutics?
Tat-siong Benny Liew, What Is Asian American Biblical Hermeneutics? Reading the New Testament
Reviewed by Jae Won Lee
Reviewed by Jae Won Lee
2009.07.33. Kim, Christ and Caesar
Seyoon Kim, Christ and Caesar: The Gospel and the Roman Empire in the Writings of Paul and Luke
Reviewed by Warren Carter
Reviewed by Warren Carter
2009.07.32. Kelle and Ames, Writing and Reading War
Brad E. Kelle and Frank Ritchel Ames, eds., Writing and Reading War: Rhetoric, Gender, and Ethics in Biblical and Modern Contexts
Reviewed by Pierre Johan Jordaan
Reviewed by Pierre Johan Jordaan
2009.07.31. Hartenstein, Das Angesicht JHWHs
Friedhelm Hartenstein, Das Angesicht JHWHs: Studien zu seinem höfischen und kultischen Bedeutungshintergrund in den Psalmen und in Exodus 32–34
Reviewed by Mark W. Hamilton
Reviewed by Mark W. Hamilton
2009.07.30. Eskenazi and Weiss, The Torah: A Women’s Commentary
Tamara Cohn Eskenazi and Andrea L. Weiss, eds., The Torah: A Women’s Commentary
Reviewed by Yael Shemesh
Reviewed by Yael Shemesh
2009.07.29. Dick, Reading the Old Testament
Michael B. Dick, Reading the Old Testament: An Inductive Introduction
Reviewed by George C. Heider
Reviewed by George C. Heider
2009.07.28. Davis, This Strange Story
Stacy Davis, This Strange Story: Jewish and Christian Interpretation of the Curse of Canaan from Antiquity to 1865
Reviewed by David M. Whitford
Reviewed by David M. Whitford
2009.07.27. Collins and Collins, King and Messiah as Son of God
Adela Yarbro Collins and John J. Collins, King and Messiah as Son of God: Divine, Human, and Angelic Messianic Figures in Biblical and Related Literature
Reviewed by Stephen Reed
Reviewed by Stephen Reed
2009.07.26. Bretschneider, Driessen, van Lerberghe, Power and Architecture
J. Bretschneider, J. Driessen, and K. van Lerberghe, eds., Power and Architecture: Monumental Public Architecture in the Bronze Age Near East and Aegean
Reviewed by Aren Maeir
Reviewed by Aren Maeir
2009.07.24. Wischmeyer and Scholz, Die Bibel als Text
Oda Wischmeyer and Stefan Scholz, eds., Die Bibel als Text: Beiträge zu einer textbezogenen Bibel-Hermeneutik
Reviewed by Mark W. Elliott
Reviewed by Mark W. Elliott
2009.07.23. Sparks, The Chronicler’s Genealogies
James T. Sparks, The Chronicler’s Genealogies: Towards an Understanding of 1 Chronicles 1–9
Reviewed by Gershon Galil
Reviewed by Gershon Galil
2009.07.22. Sasson, The Birth of Moses and the Buddha
Vanessa R. Sasson, The Birth of Moses and the Buddha: A Paradigm for the Comparative Study of Religions
Reviewed by Marco Frenschkowski
Reviewed by Marco Frenschkowski
2009.07.21. Malina and Pilch, Social-Science Commentary on … Acts
Bruce J. Malina and John J. Pilch, Social-Science Commentary on the Book of Acts
Reviewed by Kenneth D. Litwak
Reviewed by Kenneth D. Litwak
2009.07.20. Kloppenborg, Q, the Earliest Gospel
John S. Kloppenborg, Q, the Earliest Gospel: An Introduction to the Original Stories and Sayings of Jesus
Reviewed by Christopher Tuckett
Reviewed by Christopher Tuckett
2009.07.18. Hunt, Poetry in the Song of Songs
Patrick Hunt, Poetry in the Song of Songs: A Literary Analysis
Reviewed by Stefan Fischer
Reviewed by Stefan Fischer
2009.07.17. Houghton, Augustine’s Text of John
H. A. G. Houghton, Augustine’s Text of John: Patristic Citations and Latin Gospel Manuscripts
Reviewed by Craig R. Koester
Reviewed by Craig R. Koester
2009.07.16. Holzbrecher, Paulus und der historische Jesus
Frank Holzbrecher, Paulus und der historische Jesus: Darstellung und Analyse der bisherigen Forschungsgeschichte
Reviewed by Edwin Broadhead
Reviewed by Edwin Broadhead
2009.07.15. Eskenazi and Weiss, The Torah
Tamara Cohn Eskenazi and Andrea L. Weiss, eds., The Torah: A Women’s Commentary
Reviewed by Amelia Devin Freedman
Reviewed by Amelia Devin Freedman
2009.07.14. Erler and Schorn, Die griechische Biographie in hellenistischer Zeit
Michael Erler and Stefan Schorn, eds., Die griechische Biographie in hellenistischer Zeit: Akten des internationalen Kongresses vom 26.–29. Juli 2006 in Würzburg
Reviewed by Stephan Witetschek
Reviewed by Stephan Witetschek
2009.07.13. Bouteneff, Beginnings
Peter Bouteneff, Beginnings: Ancient Christian Readings of the Biblical Creation Narratives
Reviewed by Korinna Zamfir
Reviewed by Korinna Zamfir
2009.07.12. Puskas and Crump, An Introduction to the Gospels and Acts
Charles B. Puskas and David Crump, An Introduction to the Gospels and Acts
Reviewed by Peter J. Judge
Reviewed by Peter J. Judge
2009.07.11. McGeough, Exchange Relationships at Ugarit
Kevin McGeough, Exchange Relationships at Ugarit
Reviewed by Roger S. Nam
Reviewed by Roger S. Nam
2009.07.10. Luijendijk, Greetings in the Lord
AnneMarie Luijendijk, Greetings in the Lord: Early Christians and the Oxyrhynchus Papyri Reviewed by J. K. Elliott
2009.07.08. Horsley, Wisdom and Spiritual Transcendence at Corinth
Richard A. Horsley, Wisdom and Spiritual Transcendence at Corinth: Studies in First Corinthians
Reviewed by Anthony C. Thiselton
Reviewed by Anthony C. Thiselton
2009.07.07. Fitzgerald, Passions and Moral Progress in Greco-Roman Thought
John T. Fitzgerald, ed., Passions and Moral Progress in Greco-Roman Thought
Reviewed by Wayne A. Meeks
Reviewed by Wayne A. Meeks
2009.07.06. Finlan, The Apostle Paul and the Pauline Tradition
Stephen Finlan, The Apostle Paul and the Pauline Tradition
Reviewed by Korinna Zamfir
Reviewed by Korinna Zamfir
2009.07.05. Dawson, Healing, Weakness and Power
Audrey Dawson, Healing, Weakness and Power: Perspectives on Healing in the Writings of Mark, Luke and Paul
Reviewed by Kobus Kok
Reviewed by Kobus Kok
2009.07.04. Cosaert, The Text of the Gospels in Clement of Alexandria
Carl Cosaert, The Text of the Gospels in Clement of Alexandria
Reviewed by J. K. Elliott
Reviewed by J. K. Elliott
2009.07.03. Ariel, Katz, Sadeh, and Segal, The Dead Sea Scrolls Catalogue
Donald T. Ariel, Hava Katz, Shelley Sadeh, and Michael Segal, The Dead Sea Scrolls Catalogue
Reviewed by George J. Brooke
Reviewed by George J. Brooke
2009.07.02. Arav, Cities through the Looking Glass
Rami Arav, ed., Cities through the Looking Glass: Essays on the History and Archaeology of Biblical Urbanism
Reviewed by Aren Maeir
Reviewed by Aren Maeir
2009.07.01. Aitken, Semantics of Blessing and Cursing in Ancient Hebrew
J. K. Aitken, The Semantics of Blessing and Cursing in Ancient Hebrew
Reviewed by Yael Avrahami
Reviewed by Yael Avrahami
2009.06.55. Verheyden et al., Miracles and Imagery in Luke and John
J. Verheyden, G. Van Belle, and J. G. van der Watt, eds., Miracles and Imagery in Luke and John: Festschrift Ulrich Busse
Reviewed by Peter J. Judge
Reviewed by Peter J. Judge
2009.06.54. Rubio et al., Current Issues and the Study of the ANE
Gonzalo Rubio, Steven Garfinkle, Gary Beckman, and Daniel Snell; Mark Chavalas, ed., Current Issues and the Study of the Ancient Near East
Reviewed by Aren Maeir
Reviewed by Aren Maeir
2009.06.53. Lieu, I, II, and III John
Judith M. Lieu, I, II, and III John: A Commentary
Reviewed by John Painter
Reviewed by John Painter
2009.06.52. Koosed, (Per)Mutations of Qohelet
Jennifer L. Koosed, (Per)Mutations of Qohelet: Reading the Body in the Book
Reviewed by Harold C. Washington
Reviewed by Harold C. Washington
2009.06.50. Fields, Hebrew for the Rest of Us
Lee M. Fields, Hebrew for the Rest of Us: Using Hebrew Tools without Mastering Biblical Hebrew
Reviewed by Francis Dalrymple-Hamilton
Reviewed by Francis Dalrymple-Hamilton
2009.06.49. Dietrich, The Early Monarchy in Israel
Walter Dietrich; Joachim Vette, trans., The Early Monarchy in Israel: The Tenth Century B.C.E.
Reviewed by Jeremy Hutton
Reviewed by Jeremy Hutton
2009.06.48. Crossan and Reed, In Search of Paul
John Dominic Crossan and Jonathan L. Reed, In Search of Paul: How Jesus’ Apostle Opposed Rome’s Empire with God’s Kingdom
Reviewed by Elliott Maloney
Reviewed by Elliott Maloney
2009.06.47. Cohn, Tangled Up in Text
Yehudah B. Cohn, Tangled Up in Text: Tefillin and the Ancient World
Reviewed by Joshua Schwartz
Reviewed by Joshua Schwartz
2009.06.46. Cline, From Eden to Exile
Eric Cline, From Eden to Exile: Unraveling Mysteries of the Bible
Reviewed by Chad Spigel
Reviewed by Chad Spigel
2009.06.45. Bekken, The Word Is Near You
Per Jarle Bekken, The Word Is Near You: A Study of Deuteronomy 30:12–14 in Paul’s Letter to the Romans in a Jewish Context
Reviewed by J. R. Daniel Kirk
Reviewed by J. R. Daniel Kirk
2009.06.44. Bauks and Nihan, Manuel d’exégèse de l’Ancien Testament
Michaela Bauks and Christophe Nihan, eds., Manuel d’exégèse de l’Ancien Testament
Reviewed by Uwe Becker
Reviewed by Uwe Becker
2009.06.43. Bauckham, Jesus and the Eyewitnesses
Richard Bauckham, Jesus and the Eyewitnesses: The Gospels as Eyewitness Testimony
Reviewed by Stephen J. Patterson
Reviewed by Stephen J. Patterson
2009.06.42. Williamson, Commentary on Isaiah 1–5
H. G. M. Williamson, A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on Isaiah 1–27: Volume 1: Commentary on Isaiah 1–5
Reviewed by Francis Landy
Reviewed by Francis Landy
2009.06.41. Shields, The End of Wisdom
Martin A. Shields, The End of Wisdom: A Reappraisal of the Historical and Canonical Function of Ecclesiastes
Reviewed by Harold C. Washington
Reviewed by Harold C. Washington
2009.06.40. Saur, Der Tyroszyklus des Ezechielbuches
Markus Saur, Der Tyroszyklus des Ezechielbuches
Reviewed by Lena-Sofia Tiemeyer
Reviewed by Lena-Sofia Tiemeyer
2009.06.39. Reiterer; Egger-Wenzel, “Alle Weisheit stammt vom Herrn”
Friedrich V. Reiterer; Renate Egger-Wenzel, ed., “Alle Weisheit stammt vom Herrn”: Gesammelte Studien zu Ben Sira
Reviewed by Oda Wischmeyer
Reviewed by Oda Wischmeyer
2009.06.38. Noss, A History of Bible Translation
Philip A. Noss, ed., A History of Bible Translation
Reviewed by Francis Dalrymple-Hamilton
Reviewed by Francis Dalrymple-Hamilton
2009.06.37. Greenman, Larsen, and Spencer, The Sermon on the Mount
Jeffrey P. Greenman, Timothy Larsen, and Stephen R. Spencer, eds., The Sermon on the Mount through the Centuries: From the Early Church to John Paul II
Reviewed by Charles H. Talbert
Reviewed by Charles H. Talbert
2009.06.36. Gan, The Metaphor of Shepherd in the Hebrew Bible
Jonathan Gan, The Metaphor of Shepherd in the Hebrew Bible: A Historical-Literary Reading
Reviewed by Claudia D. Bergmann
Reviewed by Claudia D. Bergmann
2009.06.35. Ellens, Sex in the Bible
J. Harold Ellens, Sex in the Bible: A New Consideration
Reviewed by William R. G. Loader
Reviewed by William R. G. Loader
2009.06.34. Carter, The Roman Empire and the New Testament
Warren Carter, The Roman Empire and the New Testament: An Essential Guide
Reviewed by Pieter J. J. Botha
Reviewed by Pieter J. J. Botha
2009.06.33. Brueggemann, A Pathway of Interpretation
Walter Brueggemann, A Pathway of Interpretation: The Old Testament for Pastors and Students
Reviewed by Danny Mathews
Reviewed by Danny Mathews
2009.06.32. Bernhard, Other Early Christian Gospels
Andrew Bernhard, Other Early Christian Gospels: A Critical Edition of the Surviving Greek Manuscripts
Reviewed by Stephen J. Patterson
Reviewed by Stephen J. Patterson
2009.06.31. Barton, Idolatry
Stephen C. Barton, ed., Idolatry: False Worship in the Bible, Early Judaism and Christianity
Reviewed by Markus Bockmuehl
Reviewed by Markus Bockmuehl
2009.06.30. Vogt, Deuteronomic Theology and the Significance of Torah
Peter T. Vogt, Deuteronomic Theology and the Significance of Torah: A Reappraisal
Reviewed by Trent C. Butler
Reviewed by Trent C. Butler
2009.06.29. Thatcher and Moore, Anatomies of Narrative Criticism
Tom Thatcher and Stephen D. Moore, eds., Anatomies of Narrative Criticism: The Past, Present, and Futures of the Fourth Gospel as Literature
Reviewed by Steven Hunt
Reviewed by Steven Hunt
2009.06.28. Porter and Stanley, As It Is Written
Stanley E. Porter and Christopher D. Stanley, eds., As It Is Written: Studying Paul’s Use of Scripture
Reviewed by Rodrigo J. Morales
Reviewed by Rodrigo J. Morales
2009.06.27. Perdue, The Sword and the Stylus
Leo G. Perdue, The Sword and the Stylus: An Introduction to Wisdom in the Age of Empires
Reviewed by Benjamin G. Wright III
Reviewed by Benjamin G. Wright III
2009.06.26. Neyrey and Stewart, The Social World of the New Testament
Jerome H. Neyrey and Eric C. Stewart, eds., The Social World of the New Testament: Insights and Models
Reviewed by Heather McKay
Reviewed by Heather McKay
2009.06.25. Longman and Enns, Dictionary of the Old Testament
Tremper Longman III and Peter Enns, eds., Dictionary of the Old Testament: Wisdom, Poetry and Writings
Reviewed by Francis Dalrymple-Hamilton
Reviewed by Francis Dalrymple-Hamilton
2009.06.24. Knowles, We Preach Not Ourselves
Michael P. Knowles, We Preach Not Ourselves: Paul on Proclamation
Reviewed by H. H. Drake Williams III
Reviewed by H. H. Drake Williams III
2009.06.22. Ellens, ed., Miracles
J. Harold Ellens, ed., Miracles: God, Science, and Psychology in the Paranormal: Volume 1: Religious and Spiritual Events
Reviewed by Susanne Heine
Reviewed by Susanne Heine
2009.06.21. Darko, No Longer Living as the Gentiles
Daniel K. Darko, No Longer Living as the Gentiles: Differentiation and Shared Ethical Values In Ephesians 4.17–6.9
Reviewed by William R. G. Loader
Reviewed by William R. G. Loader
2009.06.20. Cohen et al., Birkat Shalom
Chaim Cohen, Victor Hurowitz, Avi Hurvitz, Yochanan Muffs, Baruch Schwartz, and Jeffrey Tigay, eds., Birkat Shalom: Studies in the Bible, Ancient Near Eastern Literature, and Postbiblical Judaism Presented to Shalom M. Paul on the Occasion of His Seventieth Birthday
Reviewed by Lena-Sofia Tiemeyer
Reviewed by Lena-Sofia Tiemeyer
2009.06.19. Burnet, L’évangile de la trahison
Régis Burnet, L’évangile de la trahison: Une biographie de Judas
Reviewed by Stephan Witetschek
Reviewed by Stephan Witetschek
2009.06.18. Brett, Decolonizing God
Mark G. Brett, Decolonizing God: The Bible in the Tides of Empire
Reviewed by Roland Boer
Reviewed by Roland Boer
2009.06.16. Shepherd, Images of the Word
David Shepherd, ed., Images of the Word: Hollywood’s Bible and Beyond
Reviewed by Christopher Fuller
Reviewed by Christopher Fuller
2009.06.15. Stott, Why Did They Write This Way?
Katherine M. Stott, Why Did They Write This Way? Reflections on References to Written Documents in the Hebrew Bible and Ancient Literature
Reviewed by Werner H. Kelber
Reviewed by Werner H. Kelber
2009.06.14. Schreiner, New Testament Theology
Thomas R. Schreiner, New Testament Theology: Magnifying God in Christ
Reviewed by Panayotis Coutsoumpos
Reviewed by Panayotis Coutsoumpos
2009.06.13. Pietersma and Wright, New English Translation of the Septuagint
Albert Pietersma and Benjamin G. Wright III, eds., A New English Translation of the Septuagint and the Other Greek Translations Traditionally Included υnder That Title
Reviewed by Wolfgang Kraus
Reviewed by Wolfgang Kraus
2009.06.12. Navon, Genesis and Jewish Thought
Chaim Navon, Genesis and Jewish Thought
Reviewed by Bradley Embry
Reviewed by Bradley Embry
2009.06.11. Klink, The Sheep of the Fold
Edward W. Klink III, The Sheep of the Fold: The Audience and Origin of the Gospel of John
Reviewed by Cornelis Bennema
Reviewed by Cornelis Bennema
2009.06.10. Keita, Gottes Land
Katrin Keita, Gottes Land: Exegetische Studien zur Land-Thematik im Hoseabuch in kanonischer Perspektive
Reviewed by Sven Petry
Reviewed by Sven Petry
2009.06.09. Joisten-Pruschke, Das religiöse Leben der Juden von Elephantine
Anke Joisten-Pruschke, Das religiöse Leben der Juden von Elephantine in der Achämenidenzeit
Reviewed by Robert A. Kugler
Reviewed by Robert A. Kugler
2009.06.08. Jeffery, The Secret Gospel of Mark Unveiled
Peter Jeffery, The Secret Gospel of Mark Unveiled: Imagined Rituals of Sex, Death, and Madness in a Biblical Forgery
Reviewed by J. Harold Ellens
Reviewed by J. Harold Ellens
2009.06.07. Horsley, Jesus in Context
Richard A. Horsley, Jesus in Context: Power, People, and Performance
Reviewed by Stephan Witetschek
Reviewed by Stephan Witetschek
2009.06.06. Handy, Jonah’s World
Lowell K. Handy, Jonah’s World: Social Science and the Reading of Prophetic Story
Reviewed by Karl Moller
Reviewed by Karl Moller
2009.06.05. Christidis, A History of Ancient Greek
A.-F. Christidis, ed., A History of Ancient Greek: From the Beginnings to Late Antiquity
Reviewed by Douglas Estes
Reviewed by Douglas Estes
2009.06.04. Cho, Lesser Deities in the Ugaritic Texts and the Hebrew Bible
Sang Youl Cho, Lesser Deities in the Ugaritic Texts and the Hebrew Bible: A Comparative Study of Their Nature and Roles
Reviewed by Lena-Sofia Tiemeyer
Reviewed by Lena-Sofia Tiemeyer
2009.06.03. Campbell, Basics of Verbal Aspect in Biblical Greek
Constantine R. Campbell, Basics of Verbal Aspect in Biblical Greek
Reviewed by C. Michael Robbins
Reviewed by C. Michael Robbins
2009.06.02. Berman, Created Equal
Joshua A. Berman, Created Equal: How the Bible Broke with Ancient Political Thought
Reviewed by Mark Leuchter
Reviewed by Mark Leuchter
2009.06.01. Berlejung and van Hecke, The Language of Qohelet in Its Context
A. Berlejung and P. van Hecke, eds., The Language of Qohelet in Its Context: Essays in Honour of Prof. A. Schoors on the Occasion of His Seventieth Birthday
Reviewed by Max Rogland
Reviewed by Max Rogland
2009.05.54. Pennacchietti, Three Mirrors for Two Biblical Ladies
Fabrizio A. Pennacchietti, Three Mirrors for Two Biblical Ladies: Susanna and the Queen of Sheba in the Eyes of Jews, Christians, and Muslims
Reviewed by Carole R. Fontaine
Reviewed by Carole R. Fontaine
2009.05.53. Nguyen, Christian Identity in Corinth
V. Henry T. Nguyen, Christian Identity in Corinth: A Comparative Study of 2 Corinthians, Epictetus and Valerius Maximus
Reviewed by Thomas Schmeller
Reviewed by Thomas Schmeller
2009.05.52. Navon, Genesis and Jewish Thought
Chaim Navon, Genesis and Jewish Thought
Reviewed by David M. Maas
Reviewed by David M. Maas
2009.05.51. McKnight and Modica, Who Do My Opponents Say That I Am?
Scot McKnight and Joseph B. Modica, eds., Who Do My Opponents Say That I Am? An Investigation of the Accusations against Jesus
Reviewed by V. George Shillington
Reviewed by V. George Shillington
2009.05.50. Marshall, A Concise New Testament Theology
I. Howard Marshall, A Concise New Testament Theology
Reviewed by Edward J. McMahon II
Reviewed by Edward J. McMahon II
2009.05.49. Litfin, Getting to Know the Church Fathers
Bryan M. Litfin, Getting to Know the Church Fathers: An Evangelical Introduction
Reviewed by H. H. Drake Williams III
Reviewed by H. H. Drake Williams III
2009.05.48. Laato and van Ruiten, Rewritten Bible Reconsidered
Antti Laato and Jacques van Ruiten, eds., Rewritten Bible Reconsidered: Proceedings of the Conference in Karkku, Finland
Reviewed by Sidnie White Crawford
Reviewed by Sidnie White Crawford
2009.05.47. Lipton, Longing for Egypt and Other Unexpected Biblical Tales
Diana Lipton, Longing for Egypt and Other Unexpected Biblical Tales
Reviewed by Amelia Devin Freedman
Reviewed by Amelia Devin Freedman
2009.05.46. König and Whitmarsh, Ordering Knowledge in the Roman Empire
Jason König and Tim Whitmarsh, eds., Ordering Knowledge in the Roman Empire
Reviewed by Stephan Witetschek
Reviewed by Stephan Witetschek
2009.05.45. Dekker, Zion’s Rock-Solid Foundations
Jaap Dekker, Zion’s Rock-Solid Foundations: An Exegetical Study of the Zion Text in Isaiah 28:16
Reviewed by Máire Byrne
Reviewed by Máire Byrne
2009.05.44. Burckhardt et al., Gesetzgebung in antiken Gesellschaften
Leonhard Burckhardt, Klaus Seybold, and Jürgen von Ungern-Sternberg, eds., Gesetzgebung in antiken Gesellschaften: Israel, Griechenland, Rom
Reviewed by Ernst Axel Knauf
Reviewed by Ernst Axel Knauf
2009.05.43. Brown and Smith, eds., A Reader's Hebrew Bible
A. Philip Brown II and Bryan W. Smith, eds., A Reader's Hebrew Bible
Reviewed by Hallvard Hagelia
Reviewed by Hallvard Hagelia
2009.05.42. Bar-Asher, Rom-Shiloni, Tov, and Wazana, Shai le-Sara Japhet
Moshe Bar-Asher, Dalit Rom-Shiloni, Emanuel Tov, and Nili Wazana, eds., Shai le-Sara Japhet: Studies in the Bible, Its Exegesis and Its Language [Hebrew]
Reviewed by Bálint Károly Zabán
Reviewed by Bálint Károly Zabán
2009.05.41. Amsler et al., Nouvelles intrigues pseudo-clémentines
Frédéric Amsler, Albert Frey, Charlotte Touati, and Renée Girardet, eds., Nouvelles intrigues pseudo-clémentines—Plots in the Pseudo-Clementine Romance: Actes du deuxième colloque international sur la littérature apocryphe chrétienne, Lausanne—Genève, 30 août–2 septembre 2006
Reviewed by Matthew W. Mitchell
Reviewed by Matthew W. Mitchell
2009.05.40. Yarbrough, 1, 2, and 3 John
Robert W. Yarbrough, 1, 2, and 3 John
Reviewed by Tobias Nicklas
Reviewed by Tobias Nicklas
2009.05.39. Williamson, Understanding the History of Ancient Israel
H. G. M. Williamson, ed., Understanding the History of Ancient Israel
Reviewed by Walter Dietrich
Reviewed by Walter Dietrich
2009.05.38. Valeta, Lions and Ovens and Visions
David Valeta, Lions and Ovens and Visions: A Satirical Reading of Daniel 1–6
Reviewed by Jordan M. Scheetz
Reviewed by Jordan M. Scheetz
2009.05.37. Schneider, Mothers of Promise
Tammi J. Schneider, Mothers of Promise: Women in the Book of Genesis
Reviewed by Ellen White
Reviewed by Ellen White
2009.05.36. Perdue, Scribes, Sages, and Seers
Leo G. Perdue, ed., Scribes, Sages, and Seers: The Sage in the Eastern Mediterranean World
Reviewed by James L. Crenshaw
Reviewed by James L. Crenshaw
2009.05.35. Pregeant, Knowing Truth, Doing Good
Russell Pregeant, Knowing Truth, Doing Good: Engaging New Testament Ethics
Reviewed by M. Eugene Boring
Reviewed by M. Eugene Boring
2009.05.34. Marcus, Biblia Hebraica Quinta: Ezra and Nehemiah
David Marcus, ed., Biblia Hebraica Quinta: Ezra and Nehemiah
Reviewed by Andrew Steinmann
Reviewed by Andrew Steinmann
2009.05.33. Kaiser et al., Three Views on the NT Use of the OT
Walter C. Kaiser, Darrell L. Bock, and Peter Enns; edited by Kenneth Berding and Jonathan Lunde, Three Views on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament
Reviewed by Stephen Moyise
Reviewed by Stephen Moyise
2009.05.32. Ilan et al., Feminist Commentary on the Babylonian Talmud
Tal Ilan, Tamara Or, Dorothea Salzer, Christiane Steuer, and Irina Wandrey, eds., A Feminist Commentary on the Babylonian Talmud: Introduction and Studies
Reviewed by Joshua Schwartz
Reviewed by Joshua Schwartz
2009.05.31. Horsley, In the Shadow of Empire
Richard A. Horsley, ed., In the Shadow of Empire: Reclaiming the Bible as a History of Faithful Resistance
Reviewed by Roland Boer
Reviewed by Roland Boer
2009.05.30. Finkelstein, Mazar, Schmidt, The Quest for the Historical Israel
Israel Finkelstein and Amihai Mazar; edited by Brian B. Schmidt, The Quest for the Historical Israel: Debating Archaeology and the History of Early Israel
Reviewed by Ralph K. Hawkins
Reviewed by Ralph K. Hawkins
2009.05.29. Esch-Wermeling, Thekla-Paulusschülerin wider Willen?
Elisabeth Esch-Wermeling, Thekla-Paulusschülerin wider Willen? Strategien der Leserlenkung in den Theklaakten
Reviewed by Richard I. Pervo
Reviewed by Richard I. Pervo
2009.05.28. Dunderberg, Beyond Gnosticism
Ismo O. Dunderberg, Beyond Gnosticism: Myth, Lifestyle, and Society in the School of Valentinus
Reviewed by Marvin Meyer
Reviewed by Marvin Meyer
2009.05.27. Viviano, Matthew and His World
Benedict T. Viviano, Matthew and His World: The Gospel of the Open Jewish Christians Studies in Biblical Theology
Reviewed by Boris Repschinski
Reviewed by Boris Repschinski
2009.05.26. Sweeney, Reading the Hebrew Bible after the Shoah
Marvin Sweeney, Reading the Hebrew Bible after the Shoah: Engaging Holocaust Theology
Reviewed by Jon D. Levenson
Reviewed by Jon D. Levenson
2009.05.25. Murphy-O’Connor, St. Paul’s Ephesus
Jerome Murphy-O’Connor, St. Paul’s Ephesus: Texts and Archaeology
Reviewed by Jan G. van der Watt
Reviewed by Jan G. van der Watt
2009.05.24. Hietanen, Paul’s Argumentation in Galatians
Mika Hietanen, Paul’s Argumentation in Galatians: A Pragma-Dialectical Analysis
Reviewed by Johan S. Vos
Reviewed by Johan S. Vos
2009.05.23. Haber; Reinhartz, “They Shall Purify Themselves”
Susan Haber; edited by Adele Reinhartz, “They Shall Purify Themselves”: Essays on Purity in Early Judaism
Reviewed by Jonathan D. Lawrence
Reviewed by Jonathan D. Lawrence
2009.05.22. Evans, Encyclopedia of the Historical Jesus
Craig A. Evans, ed., Encyclopedia of the Historical Jesus
Reviewed by Christoph Stenschke
Reviewed by Christoph Stenschke
2009.05.21. Collins, The Power of Images in Paul
Raymond F. Collins, The Power of Images in Paul
Reviewed by Nils Neumann
Reviewed by Nils Neumann
2009.05.20. Carter, John and Empire
Warren Carter, John and Empire: Initial Explorations
Reviewed by Stephan Witetschek
Reviewed by Stephan Witetschek
2009.05.19. Burrell, Deconstructing Theodicy
David B. Burrell, Deconstructing Theodicy: Why Job Has Nothing to Say to the Puzzle of Suffering
Reviewed by F. Rachel Magdalene
Reviewed by F. Rachel Magdalene
2009.05.18. Brankaer and Bethge, Codex Tchacos
Johanna Brankaer and Hans-Gebhard Bethge, eds., Codex Tchacos: Texte und Analysen
Reviewed by Michael Kaler
Reviewed by Michael Kaler
2009.05.17. Bagnall, Egypt in the Byzantine World 300–700
Roger S. Bagnall, ed., Egypt in the Byzantine World 300–700
Reviewed by David Frankfurter
Reviewed by David Frankfurter
2009.05.16. Anderson and Moore, Mark and Method
Janice Capel Anderson and Stephen D. Moore, eds., Mark and Method: New Approaches in Biblical Studies
Reviewed by Renate Viveen Hood
Reviewed by Renate Viveen Hood
2009.05.15. Adler, A Comprehensive Collection of Oil Lamps
Noam Adler, A Comprehensive Collection of Oil Lamps of the Holy Land from the Adler Collection
Reviewed by Jodi Magness
Reviewed by Jodi Magness
2009.05.14. Webb and Bauman-Martin, Reading First Peter with New Eyes
Robert L. Webb and Betsy Bauman-Martin, eds., Reading First Peter with New Eyes: Methodological Reassessments of the Letter of First Peter
Reviewed by Bonnie Howe
Reviewed by Bonnie Howe
2009.05.13. Treier, Introducing Theological Interpretation of Scripture
Daniel J. Treier, Introducing Theological Interpretation of Scripture: Recovering a Christian Practice
Reviewed by Edward W. Klink III
Reviewed by Edward W. Klink III
2009.05.12. Štrba, Take Off Your Sandals from Your Feet
Blažej Štrba, Take Off Your Sandals from Your Feet! An Exegetical Study of Josh 5, 13–15
Reviewed by Ovidiu Creangă
Reviewed by Ovidiu Creangă
2009.05.11. Porter, Dictionary of Biblical Criticism and Interpretation
Stanley E. Porter, ed., Dictionary of Biblical Criticism and Interpretation
Reviewed by Christoph Stenschke
Reviewed by Christoph Stenschke
2009.05.09. Kirkpatrick and Goltz, eds., Function of Ancient Historiography
Patricia A. Kirkpatrick and Timothy Goltz, eds., The Function of Ancient Historiography in Biblical and Cognate Studies
Reviewed by Ernst Axel Knauf
Reviewed by Ernst Axel Knauf
2009.05.08. Human, Psalms and Mythology
Dirk J. Human, ed., Psalms and Mythology
Reviewed by Jeffery M. Leonard
Reviewed by Jeffery M. Leonard
2009.05.07. Horn and Phenix., John Rufus
Cornelia B. Horn and Robert R. Phenix Jr., eds. and trans., John Rufus: The Lives of Peter the Iberian, Theodosius of Jerusalem, and the Monk Romanus
Reviewed by Ilaria L. E. Ramelli
Reviewed by Ilaria L. E. Ramelli
2009.05.06. Collins, The Hittites and Their World
Billie Jean Collins, The Hittites and Their World
Reviewed by Willemijn Waal
Reviewed by Willemijn Waal
2009.05.04. Bird, Jesus and the Origins of the Gentile Mission
Michael F. Bird, Jesus and the Origins of the Gentile Mission
Reviewed by Andreas J. Kostenberger
Reviewed by Andreas J. Kostenberger
2009.05.03. Bieringer, Nathan, and Kurek-Chomycz, 2 Corinthians
Reimund Bieringer, Emmanuel Nathan, and Dominika Kurek-Chomycz, 2 Corinthians: A Bibliography
Reviewed by Victor Paul Furnish
Reviewed by Victor Paul Furnish
2009.05.01. Ashton, Understanding the Fourth Gospel
John Ashton, Understanding the Fourth Gospel
Reviewed by Craig R. Koester
Reviewed by Craig R. Koester
2009.04.70. Spencer, The Gospel of Luke and Acts of the Apostles
F. Scott Spencer, The Gospel of Luke and Acts of the Apostles
Reviewed by Gregory E. Sterling
Reviewed by Gregory E. Sterling
2009.04.69. Schenck, Cosmology and Eschatology in Hebrews
Kenneth Schenck, Cosmology and Eschatology in Hebrews: The Settings of the Sacrifice
Reviewed by Jason A. Whitlark
Reviewed by Jason A. Whitlark
2009.04.67. Plant, Good Figs, Bad Figs
R. J. R. Plant, Good Figs, Bad Figs: Judicial Differentiation in the Book of Jeremiah
Reviewed by C.A. Strine
Reviewed by C.A. Strine
2009.04.66. Martin, Pedagogy of the Bible
Dale B. Martin, Pedagogy of the Bible: An Analysis and Proposal
Reviewed by Renate Viveen Hood
Reviewed by Renate Viveen Hood
2009.04.65. Kelly, Satan: A Biography
Henry Ansgar Kelly, Satan: A Biography
Reviewed by James A. Metzger
Reviewed by James A. Metzger
2009.04.64. Horn and Phenix, John Rufus
Cornelia B. Horn and Robert R. Phenix Jr., eds. and trans., John Rufus: The Lives of Peter the Iberian, Theodosius of Jerusalem, and the Monk Romanus
Reviewed by Pauline Allen
Reviewed by Pauline Allen
2009.04.63. Holman, Wealth and Poverty in Early Church and Society
Susan R. Holman, ed., Wealth and Poverty in Early Church and Society
Reviewed by Preston M. Sprinkle
Reviewed by Preston M. Sprinkle
2009.04.62. Hardin, Galatians and the Imperial Cult
Justin K. Hardin, Galatians and the Imperial Cult: A Critical Analysis of the First-Century Social Context of Paul’s Letter
Reviewed by Mark D. Nanos
Reviewed by Mark D. Nanos
2009.04.61. Haber; Reinhartz, “They Shall Purify Themselves”
Susan Haber; edited by Adele Reinhartz, “They Shall Purify Themselves”: Essays on Purity in Early Judaism
Reviewed by Joshua Schwartz
Reviewed by Joshua Schwartz
2009.04.60. Fretheim, Abraham: Trials of Family and Faith
Terence E. Fretheim, Abraham: Trials of Family and Faith
Reviewed by Hallvard Hagelia
Reviewed by Hallvard Hagelia
2009.04.59. Farag, St. Cyril of Alexandria
Lois M. Farag, St. Cyril of Alexandria, a New Testament Exegete: His Commentary on the Gospel of John
Reviewed by Hennie Stander
Reviewed by Hennie Stander
2009.04.57. Campbell, Hawkins, and Schildgen, Medieval Readings of Romans
William S. Campbell, Peter S. Hawkins, and Brenda Deen Schildgen, eds., Medieval Readings of Romans
Reviewed by Francis Dalrymple-Hamilton
Reviewed by Francis Dalrymple-Hamilton
2009.04.56. van der Toorn, Scribal Culture and the Making of the HB
Karel van der Toorn, Scribal Culture and the Making of the Hebrew Bible
Reviewed by Frank Polak
Reviewed by Frank Polak
2009.04.55. Taschner, Die Mosereden im Deuteronomium
Johannes Taschner, Die Mosereden im Deuteronomium: Eine kanonorientierte Untersuchung
Reviewed by Dominik Markl
Reviewed by Dominik Markl
2009.04.54. Perry, God's Twilight Zone
T. A. Perry, God’s Twilight Zone: Wisdom in the Hebrew Bible
Reviewed by Thomas M. Bolin
Reviewed by Thomas M. Bolin
2009.04.53. Olyan, Disability in the Hebrew Bible
Saul M. Olyan, Disability in the Hebrew Bible: Interpreting Mental and Physical Differences
Reviewed by David M. Maas
Reviewed by Hector Avalos
Reviewed by David M. Maas
Reviewed by Hector Avalos
2009.04.52. McClymond, Beyond Sacred Violence
Kathryn McClymond, Beyond Sacred Violence: A Comparative Study of Sacrifice
Reviewed by Leigh Trevaskis
Reviewed by Leigh Trevaskis
2009.04.51. McCabe, An Examination of the Isis Cult
Elizabeth A. McCabe, An Examination of the Isis Cult with Preliminary Exploration into New Testament Studies
Reviewed by John S. Kloppenborg
Reviewed by John S. Kloppenborg
2009.04.50. Hornik and Parsons, Illuminating Luke: Volume 3
Heidi J. Hornik and Mikeal C. Parsons, Illuminating Luke: Volume 3: The Passion and Resurrection Narratives in Italian Renaissance and Baroque Painting
Reviewed by Hennie Stander
Reviewed by Hennie Stander
2009.04.49. Heyman, The Power of Sacrifice
George Heyman, The Power of Sacrifice: Roman and Christian Discources in Conflict
Reviewed by Giovanni Battista Bazzana
Reviewed by Giovanni Battista Bazzana
2009.04.47. Exum and Nutu, Between the Text and the Canvas
J. Cheryl Exum and Ela Nutu, eds., Between the Text and the Canvas: The Bible and Art in Dialogue
Reviewed by Hennie Stander
Reviewed by Hennie Stander
2009.04.46. Eskenazi and Weiss, The Torah
Tamara Cohn Eskenazi and Andrea L. Weiss, eds., The Torah: A Women's Commentary
Reviewed by Susanne Scholz
Reviewed by Susanne Scholz
2009.04.45. Ehrensperger, Paul and the Dynamics of Power
Kathy Ehrensperger, Paul and the Dynamics of Power: Communication and Interaction in the Early Christ-Movement
Reviewed by Thomas R. Blanton IV
Reviewed by Thomas R. Blanton IV
2009.04.44. Dowling, Taking Away the Pound
Elizabeth V. Dowling, Taking Away the Pound: Women, Theology and the Parable of the Pounds in the Gospel of Luke
Reviewed by James A. Metzger
Reviewed by James A. Metzger
2009.04.43. Basset, Holy Anger
Lytta Basset, Holy Anger: Jacob, Job, Jesus
Reviewed by Jutta Jokiranta
Reviewed by Jutta Jokiranta
2009.04.42. Ausloos et al., Translating a Translation
H. Ausloos, F. García Martínez, M. Vervenne, J. Cook, and B. Lemmelijn, eds., Translating a Translation: The LXX and Its Modern Translations in the Context of Early Judaism
Reviewed by Tuukka Kauhanen
Reviewed by Tuukka Kauhanen
2009.04.41. Voris, Preaching Parables
Steven J. Voris, Preaching Parables: A Metaphorical Interfaith Approach
Reviewed by Ernest van Eck
Reviewed by Ernest van Eck
2009.04.40. Thomas, Revelation 19 in Historical and Mythological Context
David Andrew Thomas, Revelation 19 in Historical and Mythological Context
Reviewed by David L. Barr
Reviewed by David L. Barr
2009.04.39. Sugimoto, Female Figurines with a Disk
David T. Sugimoto, Female Figurines with a Disk from the Southern Levant and the Formation of Monotheism
Reviewed by Aren Maeir
Reviewed by Aren Maeir
2009.04.37. Sallaberger, Das Gilgamesch-Epos
Walther Sallaberger, Das Gilgamesch-Epos: Mythos, Werk und Tradition
Reviewed by Gerhard Karner
Reviewed by Gerhard Karner
2009.04.35. Perkins, Roman Imperial Identities in the Early Christian Era
Judith Perkins, Roman Imperial Identities in the Early Christian Era
Reviewed by Ilaria Ramelli
Reviewed by Ilaria Ramelli
2009.04.34. Parsons, Body and Character in Luke and Acts
Mikeal C. Parsons, Body and Character in Luke and Acts: The Subversion of Physiognomy in Early Christianity
Reviewed by Glenn E. Snyder
Reviewed by Glenn E. Snyder
2009.04.33. Neusner and Avery-Peck, Encyclopedia of Religious and Philosophical Writings
Jacob Neusner and Alan J. Avery-Peck, eds., Encyclopedia of Religious and Philosophical Writings in Late Antiquity: Pagan, Judaic, Christian
Reviewed by Mark D. Nanos
Reviewed by Mark D. Nanos
2009.04.32. McCarthy, Biblia Hebraica Quinta: Deuteronomy
Carmel McCarthy, ed., Biblia Hebraica Quinta: Deuteronomy
Reviewed by Mark McEntire
Reviewed by Mark McEntire
2009.04.30. Kogan, Koslova, Loesov, and Tishchenko, Babel und Bibel 3
Leonid Kogan, Natalia Koslova, Sergey Loesov, and Sergei Tishchenko, eds., Babel und Bibel 3: Annual of Ancient Near Eastern, Old Testament and Semitic Studies
Reviewed by Lena-Sofia Tiemeyer
Reviewed by Lena-Sofia Tiemeyer
2009.04.28. Hardin, Galatians and the Imperial Cult
Justin K. Hardin, Galatians and the Imperial Cult: A Critical Analysis of the First-Century Social Context of Paul’s Letter
Reviewed by Wilhelm Pratscher
Reviewed by Wilhelm Pratscher
2009.04.27. Habel and Trudinger, Exploring Ecological Hermeneutics
Norman C. Habel and Peter Trudinger, eds., Exploring Ecological Hermeneutics
Reviewed by Johan Buitendag
Reviewed by Johan Buitendag
2009.04.26. Gurtner and Nolland, Built upon the Rock
Daniel M. Gurtner and John Nolland, eds., Built upon the Rock: Studies in the Gospel of Matthew
Reviewed by J. Christopher Edwards
Reviewed by J. Christopher Edwards
2009.04.25. Gordon, The God of Israel
Robert P. Gordon, ed., The God of Israel
Reviewed by Bruce A. Power
Reviewed by Bruce A. Power
2009.04.24. Goldingay, The Message of Isaiah 40–55
John Goldingay, The Message of Isaiah 40–55: A Literary-Theological Commentary
Reviewed by Francis Landy
Reviewed by Francis Landy
2009.04.23. Frampton, Spinoza and the Rise of Historical Criticism
Travis L. Frampton, Spinoza and the Rise of Historical Criticism of the Bible
Reviewed by Seán P. Kealy
Reviewed by Seán P. Kealy
2009.04.22. Evans and Tov, Exploring the Origins of the Bible
Craig A. Evans and Emanuel Tov, eds., Exploring the Origins of the Bible: Canon Formation in Historical, Literary, and Theological Perspective
Reviewed by Everett Ferguson
Reviewed by Everett Ferguson
2009.04.21. Cazeaux, La contre-épopée du désert
Jacques Cazeaux, La contre-épopée du désert: Essai sur Exode-Lévitique Nombres
Reviewed by Philippe Guillaume
Reviewed by Philippe Guillaume
2009.04.20. Seibert, Subversive Scribes and the Solomonic Narrative
Eric A. Seibert, Subversive Scribes and the Solomonic Narrative: A Rereading of 1 Kings 1–11
Reviewed by Ralph K. Hawkins
Reviewed by Ralph K. Hawkins
2009.04.18. Reinmuth, Anthropologie im Neuen Testament
Eckart Reinmuth, Anthropologie im Neuen Testament
Reviewed by Christoph Stenschke
Reviewed by Christoph Stenschke
2009.04.16. MacCammon, Liberating the Bible
Linda M. MacCammon, Liberating the Bible: A Guide for the Curious and Perplexed
Reviewed by Martin Meiser
Reviewed by Martin Meiser
2009.04.15. Lipschits, Knoppers, & Albertz, Judah & the Judeans in the Fourth Century
Oded Lipschits, Gary N. Knoppers, and Rainer Albertz, eds., Judah and the Judeans in the Fourth Century B.C.E.
Reviewed by Allen Kerkeslager
Reviewed by Allen Kerkeslager
2009.04.14. Kostenberger and Swain, Father, Son and Spirit
Andreas J. Kostenberger and Scott R. Swain, Father, Son and Spirit: The Trinity and John’s Gospel
Reviewed by Mary Coloe
Reviewed by Mary Coloe
2009.04.12. Humphrey, And I Turned to See the Voice
Edith M. Humphrey, And I Turned to See the Voice: The Rhetoric of Vision in the New Testament
Reviewed by Greg Carey
Reviewed by Greg Carey
2009.04.11. Hanegraaf, Dictionary of Gnosis and Western Esotericism
Wouter J. Hanegraaf, ed., Dictionary of Gnosis and Western Esotericism
Reviewed by David E. Aune
Reviewed by David E. Aune
2009.04.10. Gordley, The Colossian Hymn in Context
Matthew E. Gordley, The Colossian Hymn in Context: An Exegesis in Light of Jewish and Greco-Roman Hymnic and Epistolary Conventions
Reviewed by Vincent Pizzuto
Reviewed by Vincent Pizzuto
2009.04.09. Fitzmyer, First Corinthians
Joseph A. Fitzmyer, First Corinthians: A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary
Reviewed by Anthony C. Thiselton
Reviewed by Anthony C. Thiselton
2009.04.08. Fiore, The Pastoral Epistles
Benjamin Fiore, The Pastoral Epistles: First Timothy, Second Timothy, and Titus
Reviewed by Matthew D. Montonini
Reviewed by Matthew D. Montonini
2009.04.07. Fields, The Dead Sea Scrolls
Weston W. Fields, The Dead Sea Scrolls: A Short History
Reviewed by Eric F. Mason
Reviewed by Eric F. Mason
2009.04.06. Elliott, The Arrogance of Nations
Neil Elliott, The Arrogance of Nations: Reading Romans in the Shadow of Empire
Reviewed by Glenn E. Snyder
Reviewed by Graydon F. Snyder
Reviewed by Ben Witherington III
Reviewed by Glenn E. Snyder
Reviewed by Graydon F. Snyder
Reviewed by Ben Witherington III
2009.04.05. Deines, Die Gerechtigkeit der Tora im Reich des Messias
Roland Deines, Die Gerechtigkeit der Tora im Reich des Messias: Mt 5,13–20 als Schlüsseltext der matthäischen Theologie
Reviewed by Stephan Witetschek
Reviewed by Stephan Witetschek
2009.04.04. Budin, The Myth of Sacred Prostitution in Antiquity
Stephanie Lynn Budin, The Myth of Sacred Prostitution in Antiquity
Reviewed by Mayer Gruber
Reviewed by Lena-Sofia Tiemeyer
Reviewed by Mayer Gruber
Reviewed by Lena-Sofia Tiemeyer
2009.04.03. Brodie, Proto-Luke
Thomas L. Brodie, Proto-Luke: The Oldest Gospel Account: A Christ-Centered Synthesis of Old Testament History Modelled Especially on the Elijah-Elisha Narrative
Reviewed by Gerbern S. Oegema
Reviewed by Gerbern S. Oegema
2009.04.02. Borchert, Worship in the New Testament
Gerald L. Borchert, Worship in the New Testament: Divine Mystery and Human Response
Reviewed by Tony Costa
Reviewed by Tony Costa
2009.04.01. Bienkowski, Mee, and Slater, Writing and Ancient Near Eastern Society
Piotr Bienkowski, Christopher Mee, and Elizabeth Slater, eds., Writing and Ancient Near Eastern Society: Papers in Honour of Alan R. Millard
Reviewed by Raymond Person
Reviewed by Raymond Person
2009.03.41. Wells, The Law of Testimony in the Pentateuchal Codes
Bruce Wells, The Law of Testimony in the Pentateuchal Codes
Reviewed by Jeffrey Stackert
Reviewed by Jeffrey Stackert
2009.03.40. Ska, Introduction to Reading the Pentateuch
Jean-Louis Ska, Introduction to Reading the Pentateuch
Reviewed by Reinhard Achenbach
Reviewed by Reinhard Achenbach
2009.03.39. Plisch, The Gospel of Thomas
Uwe-Karsten Plisch, The Gospel of Thomas: Original Text with Commentary
Reviewed by Tobias Nicklas
Reviewed by Tobias Nicklas
2009.03.38. Middlemas, The Templeless Age
Jill Middlemas, The Templeless Age: An Introduction to the History, Literature, and Theology of the Exile
Reviewed by Flemming A. J. Nielsen
Reviewed by Flemming A. J. Nielsen
2009.03.37. Le Roux and Otto, South African Perspectives on the Pentateuch
Jurie Le Roux and Eckart Otto, eds., South African Perspectives on the Pentateuch between Synchrony and Diachrony
Reviewed by William Johnstone
Reviewed by William Johnstone
2009.03.36. Hogan, “No Longer Male and Female”
Pauline Nigh Hogan, “No Longer Male and Female”: Interpreting Galatians 3.28 in Early Christianity
Reviewed by Susan G. Eastman
Reviewed by Susan G. Eastman
2009.03.35. Garfinkel and Cohen, Middle Bronze Age IIA Cemetary at Gesher
Yosef Garfinkel and Susan Cohen, eds., The Middle Bronze Age IIA Cemetary at Gesher: Final Report
Reviewed by Ralph K. Hawkins
Reviewed by Ralph K. Hawkins
2009.03.34. Eskenazi and Weiss, The Torah: A Women’s Commentary
Tamara Cohn Eskenazi and Andrea Weiss, eds., The Torah: A Women’s Commentary
Reviewed by Yael Shemesh
Reviewed by Yael Shemesh
2009.03.33. Dübbers, Christologie und Existenz im Kolosserbrief
Michael Dübbers, Christologie und Existenz im Kolosserbrief: Exegetische und semantische Untersuchungen zur Intention des Kolosserbriefs
Reviewed by Christoph Stenschke
Reviewed by Christoph Stenschke
2009.03.32. Dominique, Reimaginando los orígenes del cristianismo
Pascale Dominique; Carmen Bernabé and Carlos Gil, eds., Reimaginando los orígenes del cristianismo: Relevancia social y eclesial de los estudios sobre Orígenes del cristianismo (Libro homenaje a Rafael Aguirre en su 65 cumpleaños)
Reviewed by Leif Vaage
Reviewed by Leif Vaage
2009.03.31. Craffert, The Life of a Galilean Shaman
Pieter Craffert, The Life of a Galilean Shaman: Jesus of Nazareth in Anthropological Perspective
Reviewed by Robert J. Miller
Reviewed by Robert J. Miller
2009.03.30. Boccaccini and Collins, The Early Enoch Literature
Gabriele Boccaccini and John J. Collins, eds., The Early Enoch Literature
Reviewed by William Loader
Reviewed by William Loader
2009.03.29. Berlin, The Dynamics of Biblical Parallelism
Adele Berlin, The Dynamics of Biblical Parallelism
Reviewed by Allan Rosengren
Reviewed by Allan Rosengren
2009.03.28. Ahearne-Kroll, The Psalms of Lament in Mark’s Passion
Stephen P. Ahearne-Kroll, The Psalms of Lament in Mark’s Passion: Jesus’ Davidic Suffering
Reviewed by Steve Moyise
Reviewed by Adam Winn
Reviewed by Steve Moyise
Reviewed by Adam Winn
2009.03.27. Webb and Kloppenborg, Reading James with New Eyes
Robert L. Webb and John S. Kloppenborg, eds., Reading James with New Eyes: Methodological Reassessments of the Letter of James
Reviewed by Peter Frick
Reviewed by Peter Frick
2009.03.26. Virkler and Ayayo, Hermeneutics
Henry A. Virkler and Karelynne Gerber Ayayo, Hermeneutics: Principles and Processes of Biblical Interpretation
Reviewed by Oda Wischmeyer
Reviewed by Oda Wischmeyer
2009.03.25. Talbert, Ephesians and Colossians
Charles H. Talbert, Ephesians and Colossians
Reviewed by Andrew T. Lincoln
Reviewed by Andrew T. Lincoln
2009.03.24. Soloveitchik, Abraham’s Journey
Joseph B. Soloveitchik; edited by David Shatz, Joel B. Wolowelsky, and Reuven Ziegler, Abraham’s Journey: Reflections on the Life of the Founding Patriarch
Reviewed by Ralph K. Hawkins
Reviewed by Ralph K. Hawkins
2009.03.23. Scholz, Introducing the Women’s Hebrew Bible
Susanne Scholz, Introducing the Women’s Hebrew Bible
Reviewed by Amelia Devin Freedman
Reviewed by Amelia Devin Freedman
2009.03.22. Niditch, Judges: A Commentary
Susan Niditch, Judges: A Commentary
Reviewed by Yairah Amit
Reviewed by Yairah Amit
2009.03.21. Leuchter, The Polemics of Exile in Jeremiah 26–45
Mark Leuchter, The Polemics of Exile in Jeremiah 26–45
Reviewed by Wilhelm J. Wessels
Reviewed by Wilhelm J. Wessels
2009.03.20. Jackson, Wisdom-Laws
Bernard S. Jackson, Wisdom-Laws: A Study of the Mishpatim of Exodus 21:1–22:16
Reviewed by Assnat Bartor
Reviewed by Assnat Bartor
2009.03.19. Huber, Like a Bride Adorned
Lynn R. Huber, Like a Bride Adorned: Reading Metaphor in John’s Apocalypse
Reviewed by Tobias Nicklas
Reviewed by Tobias Nicklas
2009.03.18. Heskett, Messianism within the Scriptural Scrolls of Isaiah
Randall Heskett, Messianism within the Scriptural Scrolls of Isaiah
Reviewed by J. Todd Hibbard
Reviewed by J. Todd Hibbard
2009.03.17. Habel and Trudinger, Exploring Ecological Hermeneutics
Norman C. Habel and Peter Trudinger, eds., Exploring Ecological Hermeneutics
Reviewed by John Painter
Reviewed by John Painter
2009.03.16. Fonrobert and Jaffee, Cambridge Companion to the Talmud
Charlotte Elisheva Fonrobert and Martin S. Jaffee, eds., The Cambridge Companion to the Talmud and Rabbinic Literature
Reviewed by Daniel R. Schwartz
Reviewed by Daniel R. Schwartz
2009.03.15. Bergant, Scripture: History and Interpretation
Dianne Bergant, Scripture: History and Interpretation
Reviewed by Sean P. Kealy
Reviewed by Sean P. Kealy
2009.03.13. Adams, From Literal to Literary
James Rowe Adams, From Literal to Literary: The Essential Reference Book for Biblical Metaphors
Reviewed by Christine Treu
Reviewed by Christine Treu
2009.03.12. Wright, The Psalms of Solomon
Robert B. Wright, ed., The Psalms of Solomon: A Critical Edition of the Greek Text
Reviewed by Rodney A. Werline
Reviewed by Joel Willitts
Reviewed by Rodney A. Werline
Reviewed by Joel Willitts
2009.03.11. Norich and Eliav, Jewish Literatures and Cultures
Anita Norich and Yaron Z. Eliav, eds., Jewish Literatures and Cultures: Context and Intertext
Reviewed by Shlomo Berger
Reviewed by Shlomo Berger
2009.03.10. Newman, The UBS Greek New Testament: A Reader’s Edition
Barclay M. Newman, ed., The UBS Greek New Testament: A Reader’s Edition
Reviewed by Cynthia Long Westfall
Reviewed by Cynthia Long Westfall
2009.03.09. Hunter, An Introduction to the Psalms
Alistair G. Hunter, An Introduction to the Psalms
Reviewed by Gert T. M. Prinsloo
Reviewed by John S. Vassar
Reviewed by Gert T. M. Prinsloo
Reviewed by John S. Vassar
2009.03.08. Hess and Martens, eds., War in the Bible
Richard S. Hess and Elmer A. Martens, eds., War in the Bible and Terrorism in the Twenty-First Century
Reviewed by Brad E. Kelle
Reviewed by Brad E. Kelle
2009.03.07. Flusser, Judaism of the Second Temple Period
David Flusser; translated by Azzan Yadin, Judaism of the Second Temple Period, Volume 1: Qumran and Apocalypticism
Reviewed by Joshua Schwartz
Reviewed by Joshua Schwartz
2009.03.06. Flood, Peter of John Olivi on Genesis
David Flood, ed., Peter of John Olivi on Genesis
Reviewed by Mark Elliott
Reviewed by Mark Elliott
2009.03.05. Dove, The First English Bible
Mary Dove, The First English Bible: The Text and Context of the Wycliffite Versions
Reviewed by Francis Dalrymple-Hamilton
Reviewed by Christo H. J. van der Merwe
Reviewed by Francis Dalrymple-Hamilton
Reviewed by Christo H. J. van der Merwe
2009.03.04. Davidovich, The Mystery of the House of Royal Women
Tal Davidovich, The Mystery of the House of Royal Women: Royal Pīlagšīm as Secondary Wives in the Old Testament
Reviewed by Yael Shemesh
Reviewed by Yael Shemesh
2009.03.03. Clarke, A Pauline Theology of Church Leadership
Andrew D. Clarke, A Pauline Theology of Church Leadership
Reviewed by Jens Herzer
Reviewed by Jens Herzer
2009.03.02. Charlesworth, The Historical Jesus
James H. Charlesworth, The Historical Jesus: An Essential Guide
Reviewed by Peter J. Judge
Reviewed by Peter J. Judge
2009.03.01. Bird, The Saving Righteousness of God
Michael F. Bird, The Saving Righteousness of God: Studies on Paul, Justification and the New Perspective
Reviewed by James P. Sweeney
Reviewed by James P. Sweeney
2009.02.43. Twelftree, In the Name of Jesus
Graham H. Twelftree, In the Name of Jesus: Exorcism among Early Christians
Reviewed by David Frankfurter
Reviewed by David Frankfurter
2009.02.42. Stegemann, Paulus und die Welt
Ekkehard W. Stegemann; Christina Tuor-Kurth and Peter Wick, eds., Paulus und die Welt
Reviewed by Jens Herzer
Reviewed by Jens Herzer
2009.02.41. Selderhuis, Calvin’s Theology of the Psalms
Herman J. Selderhuis, Calvin’s Theology of the Psalms
Reviewed by Mark Elliott
Reviewed by Mark Elliott
2009.02.40. Marguerat, Les Actes des Apôtres (1–12)
Daniel Marguerat, Les Actes des Apôtres (1–12)
Reviewed by Stephan Witetschek
Reviewed by Stephan Witetschek
2009.02.39. Mafico, Yahweh’s Emergence as “Judge” among the Gods
Temba L. J. Mafico, Yahweh’s Emergence as “Judge” among the Gods: A Study of the Hebrew Root Špt
Reviewed by Robert Wafawanaka
Reviewed by Robert Wafawanaka
2009.02.38. Illert, Doctrina Addai; De imagine Edessena
Martin Illert, ed., Doctrina Addai; De imagine Edessena = Die Abgarlegende; Das Christusbild von Edessa
Reviewed by Ilaria L. E. Ramelli
Reviewed by Ilaria L. E. Ramelli
2009.02.36. Flower, The Seer in Ancient Greece
Michael Attyah Flower, The Seer in Ancient Greece
Reviewed by John Mason
Reviewed by John Mason
2009.02.35. Dušek, Les manuscrits araméens du Wadi Daliyeh
Jan Dušek, Les manuscrits araméens du Wadi Daliyeh et la Samarie vers 450–332 av. J.-C.
Reviewed by Aaron Koller
Reviewed by Aaron Koller
2009.02.34. Crawford, Rewriting Scripture in Second Temple Times
Sidnie White Crawford, Rewriting Scripture in Second Temple Times
Reviewed by Stephen A. Reed
Reviewed by Stephen A. Reed
2009.02.32. Carbajosa, Las características de la versión siríaca de los Salmos
Ignacio Carbajosa, Las características de la versión siríaca de los Salmos: Sal 90–150 de la Peshitta
Reviewed by José Alvarez
Reviewed by José Alvarez
2009.02.31. Boda, Falk, and Werline, Seeking the Favor of God, Volume 2
Mark J. Boda, Daniel K. Falk, and Rodney A. Werline, eds., Seeking the Favor of God, Volume 2: The Development of Penitential Prayer in Second Temple Judaism
Reviewed by Carla Sulzbach
Reviewed by Carla Sulzbach
2009.02.30. Boccaccini, Enoch and the Messiah Son of Man
Gabriele Boccaccini, ed., Enoch and the Messiah Son of Man: Revisiting the Book of Parables
Reviewed by Thomas J. Kraus
Reviewed by Thomas J. Kraus