Eugene Ulrich and Peter W. Flint, Qumran Cave 1.II: The Isaiah Scrolls
Reviewed by Eibert Tigchelaar
2011.12.09. Thomas, These Are the Generations
Matthew A. Thomas, These Are the Generations: Identity, Covenant, and the ‘toledot’ Formula
Reviewed by Mark McEntire
Reviewed by Mark McEntire
2011.12.08. Sharp, Wrestling the Word
Carolyn J. Sharp, Wrestling the Word: The Hebrew Scriptures and the Christian Believer
Reviewed by Phillip G. Camp
Reviewed by Phillip G. Camp
2011.12.07. Migsch, Studien zum Jeremiabuch …
Herbert Migsch, Studien zum Jeremiabuch und andere Beiträge zum Alten Testament
Reviewed by Hannes Bezzel
Reviewed by Hannes Bezzel
2011.12.06. Lemaire, Congress Volume: Ljubljana 2007
André Lemaire, ed., Congress Volume: Ljubljana 2007
Reviewed by Siegfried Kreuzer
Reviewed by Siegfried Kreuzer
2011.12.05. Horrell, Hunt, and Southgate, Greening Paul
David G. Horrell, Cherryl Hunt, and Christopher Southgate, Greening Paul: Rereading the Apostle in a Time of Ecological Crisis
Reviewed by Amy L. B. Peeler
Reviewed by Amy L. B. Peeler
2011.12.04. Gossai, Power and Marginality in the Abraham Narrative
Hemchand Gossai, Power and Marginality in the Abraham Narrative
Reviewed by Thomas Hieke
Reviewed by Thomas Hieke
2011.12.03. Chilton and Good, Studying the New Testament
Bruce Chilton and Deirdre J. Good, Studying the New Testament: A Fortress Introduction
Reviewed by Paul Foster
Reviewed by Paul Foster
2011.12.02. Boring, Mark: A Commentary
M. Eugene Boring, Mark: A Commentary
Reviewed by W. R. Telford
Reviewed by W. R. Telford
2011.12.01. Bodi, The Demise of the Warlord
Daniel Bodi, The Demise of the Warlord: A New Look at the David Story
Reviewed by Jeremy Hutton
Reviewed by Jeremy Hutton
2011.11.20. Walliss and Quinby, Reel Revelations
John Walliss and Lee Quinby, eds., Reel Revelations: Apocalypse and Film
Reviewed by T. Michael W. Halcomb
Reviewed by T. Michael W. Halcomb
2011.11.19. Walle, Pagans and Practitioners
Alf H. Walle, Pagans and Practitioners: Expanding Biblical Scholarship
Reviewed by Daniel K. Darko
Reviewed by Daniel K. Darko
2011.11.17. Pfoh, The Emergence of Israel in Ancient Palestine
Emanuel Pfoh, The Emergence of Israel in Ancient Palestine: Historical and Anthropological Perspectives
Reviewed by Jeremy Hutton
Reviewed by Jeremy Hutton
2011.11.16. Page Jr., The Africana Bible
Hugh R. Page Jr., ed., The Africana Bible: Reading Israel's Scriptures from Africa and the African Diaspora
Reviewed by Gerald O. West
Reviewed by Gerald O. West
2011.11.15. Mali, The Christian Gospel and Its Jewish Roots
Joseph F. Mali, The Christian Gospel and Its Jewish Roots: A Redaction-Critical Study of Mark 2:21–22 in Context
Reviewed by Tom Shepherd
Reviewed by Tom Shepherd
2011.11.14. Levine, A Feminist Companion to the Apocalypse of John
Amy-Jill Levine, ed., A Feminist Companion to the Apocalypse of John
Reviewed by Renate Viveen Hood
Reviewed by Renate Viveen Hood
2011.11.13. Leneman, Love, Lust, and Lunacy
Helen Leneman, Love, Lust, and Lunacy: The Stories of Saul and David in Music
Reviewed by Christina Landman
Reviewed by Christina Landman
2011.11.12. Dell, Davies, and Koh, Genesis, Isaiah and Psalms
Katharine J. Dell, Graham Davies, and Yee Von Koh, eds., Genesis, Isaiah and Psalms: A Festschrift to Honour Professor John Emerton for His Eightieth Birthday
Reviewed by Jeffery M. Leonard
Reviewed by Jeffery M. Leonard
2011.11.11. Creangă, ed., Men and Masculinity in the Hebrew Bible and Beyond
Ovidiu Creangă, ed., Men and Masculinity in the Hebrew Bible and Beyond
Reviewed by Stuart Macwilliam
Reviewed by Stuart Macwilliam
2011.11.10. von Wahlde, The Gospel and Letters of John
Urban C. von Wahlde, The Gospel and Letters of John
Reviewed by George L. Parsenios
Reviewed by George L. Parsenios
2011.11.09. Trobisch, Ein Clown für Christus
David Trobisch, Ein Clown für Christus: Die ganz andere Geschichte über Paulus und seine Zeit
Reviewed by Jeffrey F. Cayzer
Reviewed by Jeffrey F. Cayzer
2011.11.07. Roskam, The Purpose of the Gospel of Mark
Hendrika N. Roskam, The Purpose of the Gospel of Mark in Its Historical and Social Context
Reviewed by W. R. Telford
Reviewed by W. R. Telford
2011.11.06. Podany, Brotherhood of Kings
Amanda H. Podany, Brotherhood of Kings: How International Relations Shaped the Ancient Near East
Reviewed by Bertrand Lafont
Reviewed by Bertrand Lafont
2011.11.05. Hendel, Reading Genesis
Ronald Hendel, ed., Reading Genesis: Ten Methods
Reviewed by Frank H. Polak
Reviewed by Frank H. Polak
2011.11.04. Gombis, Paul: A Guide for the Perplexed
Timothy G. Gombis, Paul: A Guide for the Perplexed
Reviewed by James S. Hanson
Reviewed by James S. Hanson
2011.11.03. Constantineanu, The Social Significance of Reconciliation in Paul’s Theology
Corneliu Constantineanu, The Social Significance of Reconciliation in Paul’s Theology: Narrative Readings in Romans
Reviewed by Robert Jewett
Reviewed by Robert Jewett
2011.11.02. Cohen, Gilan, and Miller, Pax Hethitica
Yoram Cohen, Amir Gilan, and Jared L. Miller, eds., Pax Hethitica: Studies on the Hittites and Their Neighbours in Honour of Itamar Singer
Reviewed by Paul Sanders
Reviewed by Paul Sanders
2011.11.01. Blenkinsopp, Creation, Un-creation, Re-creation
Joseph Blenkinsopp, Creation, Un-creation, Re-creation: A Discursive Commentary on Genesis 1–11
Reviewed by John E. Anderson
Reviewed by John E. Anderson
2011.10.39. Short, The Surprising Election and Confirmation of King David
J. Randall Short, The Surprising Election and Confirmation of King David
Reviewed by David G. Firth
Reviewed by David G. Firth
2011.10.38. Roukema, Jesus, Gnosis and Dogma
Riemer Roukema, Jesus, Gnosis and Dogma
Reviewed by James F. McGrath
Reviewed by James F. McGrath
2011.10.36. Jacobson, Soundings in the Theology of Psalms
Rolf A. Jacobson, ed., Soundings in the Theology of Psalms: Perspectives and Methods in Contemporary Scholarship
Reviewed by Jeffery M. Leonard
Reviewed by Jeffery M. Leonard
2011.10.35. Hahn, Kinship by Covenant
Scott W. Hahn, Kinship by Covenant: A Canonical Approach to the Fulfillment of God’s Saving Promises
Reviewed by Pablo T. Gadenz
Reviewed by Pablo T. Gadenz
2011.10.34. Flannery, Shantz, and Werline, Experientia, Volume 1
Frances Flannery, Colleen Shantz, and Rodney A. Werline, eds., Experientia, Volume 1: Inquiry into Religious Experience in Early Judaism and Christianity
Reviewed by Lena-Sofia Tiemeyer
Reviewed by Lena-Sofia Tiemeyer
2011.10.33. Diamond and Stulman, Jeremiah (Dis)Placed
A. R. Pete Diamond and Louis Stulman, eds., Jeremiah (Dis)Placed: New Directions in Writing/Reading Jeremiah
Reviewed by Michael Avioz
Reviewed by Michael Avioz
2011.10.32. Bryan, The Resurrection of the Messiah
Christopher Bryan, The Resurrection of the Messiah
Reviewed by Peter Smit
Reviewed by Peter Smit
2011.10.30. Bock and Webb, Key Events in the Life of the Historical Jesus
Darrell L. Bock and Robert L. Webb, eds., Key Events in the Life of the Historical Jesus: A Collaborative Exploration of Context and Coherence
Reviewed by Richard Horsley
Reviewed by Richard Horsley
2011.10.29. Thomas, The “Mysteries” of Qumran
Samuel I. Thomas, The “Mysteries” of Qumran: Mystery, Secrecy, and Esotericism in the Dead Sea Scrolls
Reviewed by Carol Newsom
Reviewed by Carol Newsom
2011.10.28. Stulman and Kim, You Are My People
Louis Stulman and Hyun Chul Paul Kim, You Are My People: An Introduction to Prophetic Literature
Reviewed by Steed Vernyl Davidson
Reviewed by Steed Vernyl Davidson
2011.10.26. Moshavi, Word Order in the Biblical Hebrew Finite Clause
Adina Moshavi, Word Order in the Biblical Hebrew Finite Clause
Reviewed by Hubert James Keener
Reviewed by Hubert James Keener
2011.10.25. Jaffé, Studies in Rabbinic Judaism and Early Christianity
Dan Jaffé, ed., Studies in Rabbinic Judaism and Early Christianity: Text and Context
Reviewed by Peter J. Tomson
Reviewed by Peter J. Tomson
2011.10.24. Grabbe, Israel in Transition 2
Lester L. Grabbe, ed., Israel in Transition 2: From Late Bronze II to Iron IIA (c. 1250-850 BCE): The Texts
Reviewed by Friedrich Schipper
Reviewed by Friedrich Schipper
2011.10.23. Collins, The Scepter and the Star
John J. Collins, The Scepter and the Star: Messianism in Light of the Dead Sea Scrolls
Reviewed by Erik Eynikel
Reviewed by Erik Eynikel
2011.10.22. Boer, Secularism and Biblical Studies
Roland Boer, ed., Secularism and Biblical Studies
Reviewed by Brent Landau
Reviewed by Brent Landau
2011.10.21. Becking et al., From Babylon to Eternity
Bob Becking, Alex Cannegieter, Wilfred van de Poll, and Anne-Mareike Wetter, From Babylon to Eternity: The Exile Remembered and Constructed in Text and Tradition
Reviewed by Francis Dalrymple-Hamilton
Reviewed by Francis Dalrymple-Hamilton
2011.10.20. Adelman, The Return of the Repressed
Rachel Adelman, The Return of the Repressed: Pirqe de-Rabbi Eliezer and the Pseudepigrapha
Reviewed by John C. Poirier
Reviewed by John C. Poirier
2011.10.19. Xeravits and Zsengellér, Studies in the Book of Wisdom
Géza G. Xeravits and József Zsengellér, eds., Studies in the Book of Wisdom
Reviewed by Erik Eynikel
Reviewed by Erik Eynikel
2011.10.18. Ware, Synopsis of the Pauline Letters in Greek and English
James P. Ware, Synopsis of the Pauline Letters in Greek and English
Reviewed by Akio Ito
Reviewed by Akio Ito
2011.10.17. Porter, Reed, and O’Donnell, Fundamentals of New Testament Greek
Stanley E. Porter, Jeffrey T. Reed, and Matthew Brook O’Donnell, Fundamentals of New Testament Greek (+ Workbook)
Reviewed by Panayotis Coutsoumpos
Reviewed by Laurence M. Vance
Reviewed by Panayotis Coutsoumpos
Reviewed by Laurence M. Vance
2011.10.16. Patte, The Cambridge Dictionary of Christianity
Daniel Patte, ed., The Cambridge Dictionary of Christianity
Reviewed by James D. G. Dunn
Reviewed by James D. G. Dunn
2011.10.14. Isaksson, Circumstantial Qualifiers in Semitic
Bo Isaksson, ed., Circumstantial Qualifiers in Semitic: The Case of Arabic and Hebrew
Reviewed by John Kaltner
Reviewed by John Kaltner
2011.10.13. Dubis, 1 Peter: A Handbook on the Greek Text
Mark Dubis, 1 Peter: A Handbook on the Greek Text
Reviewed by John H. Elliott
Reviewed by John H. Elliott
2011.10.12. Dell, Ethical and Unethical in the Old Testament
Katharine Dell, ed., Ethical and Unethical in the Old Testament: God and Humans in Dialogue
Reviewed by Walter C. Kaiser Jr.
Reviewed by Walter C. Kaiser Jr.
2011.10.11. Bagnall, Early Christian Books in Egypt
Roger S. Bagnall, Early Christian Books in Egypt
Reviewed by Allen Kerkeslager
Reviewed by Allen Kerkeslager
2011.10.10. Watson, Honor among Christians
David F. Watson, Honor among Christians: The Cultural Key to the Messianic Secret
Reviewed by Jonathan A. Draper
Reviewed by Jonathan A. Draper
2011.10.09. Rodgers, A Wandering Galilean
Zuleika Rodgers, A Wandering Galilean: Essays in Honour of Seán Freyne
Reviewed by Joshua Schwartz
Reviewed by Joshua Schwartz
2011.10.08. Pereira Delgado, De apostol a esclavo
Alvaro Pereira Delgado, De apostol a esclavo: El exemplum de Pablo en 1 Corintios 9
Reviewed by Panayotis Coutsoumpos
Reviewed by Panayotis Coutsoumpos
2011.10.07. Nasrallah, Bakirtzis, and Friesen, From Roman to Early Christian Thessalonikē
Laura Nasrallah, Charalambos Bakirtzis, and Steven J. Friesen, eds., From Roman to Early Christian Thessalonikē: Studies in Religion and Archaeology
Reviewed by Karl P. Donfried
Reviewed by Karl P. Donfried
2011.10.06. Najman, Past Renewals
Hindy Najman, Past Renewals: Interpretative Authority, Renewed Revelation and the Quest for Perfection in Jewish Antiquity
Reviewed by Marius Nel
Reviewed by Marius Nel
2011.10.05. Marguerat, Reception of Paulinism in Acts
Daniel Marguerat, Reception of Paulinism in Acts: Reception du paulinisme dans les Actes des apotres
Reviewed by David Lincicum
Reviewed by David Lincicum
2011.10.04. Knobloch, Die nachexilische Prophetentheorie des Jeremiabuches
Harald Knobloch, Die nachexilische Prophetentheorie des Jeremiabuches
Reviewed by Christl M. Maier
Reviewed by Christl M. Maier
2011.10.03. Hiebert, “Translation Is Required”
Robert J. V. Hiebert, “Translation Is Required”: The Septuagint in Retrospect and Prospect
Reviewed by Karen Jobes
Reviewed by Karen Jobes
2011.10.01. Fitzgerald, van Rensburg, and van Rooy, Animosity, the Bible, and Us
John Fitzgerald, Fika J. van Rensburg, and Herrie van Rooy, eds., Animosity, the Bible, and Us: Some European, North American, and South African Perspectives
Reviewed by Roland Boer
Reviewed by Roland Boer
2011.09.35. Witherington, Letters and Homilies for Jewish Christians
Ben Witherington III, Letters and Homilies for Jewish Christians: A Socio-rhetorical Commentary on Hebrews, James and Jude
Reviewed by Loveday Alexander
Reviewed by Loveday Alexander
2011.09.34. Reymond, New Idioms within Old
Eric D. Reymond, New Idioms within Old: Poetry and Parallelism in the Non-Masoretic Poems of 11Q5 (=11QPsa)
Reviewed by John Engle
Reviewed by James A. Sanders
Reviewed by John Engle
Reviewed by James A. Sanders
2011.09.33. Mitchell, Paul, the Corinthians and the Birth of Christian Hermeneutics
Margaret M. Mitchell, Paul, the Corinthians and the Birth of Christian Hermeneutics
Reviewed by A. K. M. Adam
Reviewed by Thomas Schmeller
Reviewed by A. K. M. Adam
Reviewed by Thomas Schmeller
2011.09.32. Kazen, Issues of Impurity in Early Judaism
Thomas Kazen, Issues of Impurity in Early Judaism
Reviewed by John W. Fadden
Reviewed by John W. Fadden
2011.09.31. Hutton, The Transjordanian Palimpsest
Jeremy M. Hutton, The Transjordanian Palimpsest: The Overwritten Texts of Personal Exile and Transformation in the Deuteronomistic History
Reviewed by Walter Dietrich
Reviewed by Walter Dietrich
2011.09.30. Howland, Plato and the Talmud
Jacob Howland, Plato and the Talmud
Reviewed by Alan Avery-Peck
Reviewed by Alan Avery-Peck
2011.09.29. Corley, Maranatha
Kathleen E. Corley, Maranatha: Women’s Funerary Rituals and Christian Origins
Reviewed by Nicola Hayward
Reviewed by Nicola Hayward
2011.09.28. Brent, Cyprian and Roman Carthage
Allen Brent, Cyprian and Roman Carthage
Reviewed by J. Jayakiran Sebastian
Reviewed by J. Jayakiran Sebastian
2011.09.27. Tjen, On Conditionals in the Greek Pentateuch
Anwar Tjen, On Conditionals in the Greek Pentateuch: A Study of Translation Syntax
Reviewed by Randall Gauthier
Reviewed by Randall Gauthier
2011.09.26. Lemos, Marriage Gifts and Social Change in Ancient Palestine
T. M. Lemos, Marriage Gifts and Social Change in Ancient Palestine: 1200 BCE to 200 CE
Reviewed by Marianne Blickenstaff
Reviewed by Marianne Blickenstaff
2011.09.24. Jindo, Biblical Metaphor Reconsidered
Job Y. Jindo, Biblical Metaphor Reconsidered: A Cognitive Approach to Poetic Prophecy in Jeremiah 1–24
Reviewed by Colin Toffelmire
Reviewed by Colin Toffelmire
2011.09.23. Heil, Colossians
John Paul Heil, Colossians: Encouragement to Walk in All Wisdom as Holy Ones in Christ
Reviewed by Christopher A. Beetham
Reviewed by Christopher A. Beetham
2011.09.22. Fernández, Textos fuente y contextuales de la narrativa evangélica
Miguel Pérez Fernández, Textos fuente y contextuales de la narrativa evangélica: Metodología aplicada a una selección del evangelio de Marcos
Reviewed by David E. C. Ford
Reviewed by David E. C. Ford
2011.09.21. Elliott and Reasoner, Documents and Images for the Study of Paul
Neil Elliott and Mark Reasoner, eds., Documents and Images for the Study of Paul
Reviewed by Carolyn Osiek
Reviewed by James P. Sweeney
Reviewed by Carolyn Osiek
Reviewed by James P. Sweeney
2011.09.20. Donelson, I and II Peter and Jude
Lewis R. Donelson, I and II Peter and Jude: A Commentary
Reviewed by Peter H. Davids
Reviewed by Peter H. Davids
2011.09.19. Bernat, Sign of the Covenant
David A. Bernat, Sign of the Covenant: Circumcision in the Priestly Tradition
Reviewed by Ulrich Zimmermann
Reviewed by Ulrich Zimmermann
2011.09.18. Schäfer-Lichtenberger, ed., Die Samuelbücher und die Deuteronomisten
Christa Schäfer-Lichtenberger, ed., Die Samuelbücher und die Deuteronomisten
Reviewed by Graeme Auld
Reviewed by Graeme Auld
2011.09.17. Sandnes, The Gospel ‘According to Homer and Virgil’
Karl Olav Sandnes, The Gospel ‘According to Homer and Virgil’: Cento and Canon
Reviewed by Dennis R. MacDonald
Reviewed by Dennis R. MacDonald
2011.09.16. Ramelli, Hierocles the Stoic
Ilaria Ramelli, Hierocles the Stoic: Elements of Ethics, Fragments, and Excerpts
Reviewed by Douglas Estes
Reviewed by Douglas Estes
2011.09.15. Niang, Faith and Freedom in Galatia and Senegal
Aliou Cissé Niang, Faith and Freedom in Galatia and Senegal: The Apostle Paul, Colonists and Sending Gods
Reviewed by Davina C. Lopez
Reviewed by Davina C. Lopez
2011.09.14. Livesey, Circumcision as a Malleable Symbol
Nina E. Livesey, Circumcision as a Malleable Symbol
Reviewed by Matthew Thiessen
Reviewed by Matthew Thiessen
2011.09.13. King, The Bible Is for Living
Philip J. King, The Bible Is for Living: A Scholar’s Spiritual Journey
Reviewed by Jeffrey L. Staley
Reviewed by Jeffrey L. Staley
2011.09.12. Holsinger-Friesen, Irenaeus and Genesis
Thomas Holsinger-Friesen, Irenaeus and Genesis: A Study of Competition in Early Christian Hermeneutics
Reviewed by Thomas Andrew Bennett
Reviewed by Thomas Andrew Bennett
2011.09.11. Culbertson and Wainwright, The Bible in/and Popular Culture
Philip Culbertson and Elaine M. Wainwright, eds., The Bible in/and Popular Culture: A Creative Encounter
Reviewed by Claudia Setzer
Reviewed by Anthony Swindell
Reviewed by Claudia Setzer
Reviewed by Anthony Swindell
2011.09.10. Auld and Eynikel, For and against David
A. Graeme Auld and Erik Eynikel, eds., For and against David: Story and History in the Books of Samuel
Reviewed by Frank H. Polak
Reviewed by Frank H. Polak
2011.09.09. Taussig, In the Beginning Was the Meal
Hal Taussig, In the Beginning Was the Meal: Social Experimentation and Early Christian Identity
Reviewed by Pieter J. J. Botha
Reviewed by Pieter J. J. Botha
2011.09.08. Schüssler, Das sahidische Alte und Neue Testament
Karlheinz Schüssler, ed., Das sahidische Alte und Neue Testament: Vollständiges Verzeichnis mit Standorten sa 621–672
Reviewed by Robert Paul Seesengood
Reviewed by Robert Paul Seesengood
2011.09.07. Reed, A Clash of Ideologies
Randall W. Reed, A Clash of Ideologies: Marxism, Liberation Theology, and Apocalypticism in New Testament Studies
Reviewed by Leif E. Vaage
Reviewed by Leif E. Vaage
2011.09.05. Elmer, Paul, Jerusalem and the Judaisers
Ian J. Elmer, Paul, Jerusalem and the Judaisers: The Galatian Crisis in Its Broadest Historical Context
Reviewed by Davina C. Lopez
Reviewed by Davina C. Lopez
2011.09.04. Delorme and Donegani, L’Apocalypse de Jean
Jean Delorme and Isabelle Donegani, L’Apocalypse de Jean: Révélation pour le temps de la violence et du désir
Reviewed by Nils Neumann
Reviewed by Stephan Witetschek
Reviewed by Nils Neumann
Reviewed by Stephan Witetschek
2011.09.03. Charlesworth and McDonald, Jewish and Christian Scriptures
James H. Charlesworth and Lee Martin McDonald, eds., Jewish and Christian Scriptures: The Function of ‘Canonical’ and ‘Non-Canonical’ Religious Texts
Reviewed by Everett Ferguson
Reviewed by Everett Ferguson
2011.09.02. Brighton, The Sicarii in Josephus’s Judean War
Mark Andrew Brighton, The Sicarii in Josephus’s Judean War: Rhetorical Analysis and Historical Observations
Reviewed by Catherine Jones
Reviewed by Catherine Jones
2011.09.01. Brakke, The Gnostics
David Brakke, The Gnostics: Myth, Ritual, and Diversity in Early Christianity
Reviewed by James F. McGrath
Reviewed by James F. McGrath
2011.08.38. Watson, Honor among Christians
David F. Watson, Honor among Christians: The Cultural Key to the Messianic Secret
Reviewed by Adam Winn
Reviewed by Adam Winn
2011.08.37. Schiffman, Qumran and Jerusalem
Lawrence H. Schiffman, Qumran and Jerusalem: Studies in the Dead Sea Scrolls and the History of Judaism
Reviewed by Matthew A. Collins
Reviewed by Matthew A. Collins
2011.08.34. Hardin, Lahav II
James W. Hardin, Lahav II: Households and the Use of Domestic Space at Iron II Tell Halif: An Archaeology of Destruction
Reviewed by Raz Kletter
Reviewed by Raz Kletter
2011.08.31. Collins and Harlow, Eerdmans Dictionary of Early Judaism
John J. Collins and Daniel C. Harlow, eds., The Eerdmans Dictionary of Early Judaism
Reviewed by Siam Bhayro
Reviewed by Siam Bhayro
2011.08.29. van den Berg, Biblical Argument in Manichaean Missionary Practice
J. A. van den Berg, Biblical Argument in Manichaean Missionary Practice: The Case of Adimantus and Augustine
Reviewed by Jason BeDuhn
Reviewed by Jason BeDuhn
2011.08.28. Waltke and Houston, The Psalms as Christian Worship
Bruce K. Waltke and James M. Houston, with Erika Moore, The Psalms as Christian Worship: A Historical Commentary
Reviewed by Eduan Naudé
Reviewed by Eduan Naudé
2011.08.27. Stewart, The Reliability of the New Testament
Robert B. Stewart, ed., The Reliability of the New Testament: Bart Ehrman and Daniel Wallace in Dialogue
Reviewed by Tony Costa
Reviewed by Michael R. Licona
Reviewed by Tony Costa
Reviewed by Michael R. Licona
2011.08.25. McNicol, Peabody, and Subramanian, Resourcing New Testament Studies
Allan J. McNicol, David B. Peabody, J. Samuel Subramanian, eds., Resourcing New Testament Studies: Literary, Historical, and Theological Essays in Honor of David L. Dungan
Reviewed by M. Eugene Boring
Reviewed by M. Eugene Boring
2011.08.24. Matthews, Perfect Martyr
Shelly Matthews, Perfect Martyr: The Stoning of Stephen and the Construction of Christian Identity
Reviewed by Robert Brawley
Reviewed by Richard I. Pervo
Reviewed by Robert Brawley
Reviewed by Richard I. Pervo
2011.08.22. Blau, Phonology and Morphology of Biblical Hebrew
Joshua Blau, Phonology and Morphology of Biblical Hebrew: An Introduction
Reviewed by Jeremy M. Hutton
Reviewed by Jeremy M. Hutton
2011.08.21. Anderson, Ancient Laws and Contemporary Controversies
Cheryl B. Anderson, Ancient Laws and Contemporary Controversies: The Need for Inclusive Biblical Interpretation
Reviewed by William R. G. Loader
Reviewed by William R. G. Loader
2011.08.20. Sánchez Caro et al., Alfonso do Madrigal, el Tostado
José Manuel Sánchez Caro, Rosa María Herrera García, and Inmaculada Delgado Jara, eds., Alfonso do Madrigal, el Tostado: Introducción al Evangelio según San Mateo
Reviewed by David E. C. Ford
Reviewed by David E. C. Ford
2011.08.18. O’Hare, “Have You Seen, Son of Man?”
Daniel O’Hare, “Have You Seen, Son of Man?”: A Study of the Translation and Vorlage of LXX Ezekiel 40–48
Reviewed by Francis Dalrymple-Hamilton
Reviewed by Francis Dalrymple-Hamilton
2011.08.16. McNamara, Targum and Testament Revisited
Martin McNamara, Targum and Testament Revisited: Aramaic Paraphrases of the Hebrew Bible: A Light on the New Testament
Reviewed by Joshua Ezra Burns
Reviewed by Joshua Ezra Burns
2011.08.15. LeMon, Yahweh’s Winged Form in the Psalms
Joel M. LeMon, Yahweh’s Winged Form in the Psalms: Exploring Congruent Iconography and Texts
Reviewed by Jeremy M. Hutton
Reviewed by Jeremy M. Hutton
2011.08.14. Koltun-Fromm, Hermeneutics of Holiness
Naomi Koltun-Fromm, Hermeneutics of Holiness: Ancient Jewish and Christian Notions of Sexuality and Religious Community
Reviewed by Michael L. Satlow
Reviewed by Michael L. Satlow
2011.08.12. Ben Zvi and Edelman, The Production of Prophecy
Ehud Ben Zvi and Diana V. Edelman, eds., The Production of Prophecy: Constructing Prophecy and Prophets in Yehud
Reviewed by Bob Becking
Reviewed by Bob Becking
2011.08.11. Bauckham, The Bible and Ecology
Richard Bauckham, The Bible and Ecology: Rediscovering the Community of Creation
Reviewed by Norman Habel
Reviewed by Norman Habel
2011.08.10. Titley, A Poetic Discontent
Robert Titley, A Poetic Discontent: Austin Farrer and the Gospel of Mark
Reviewed by Mark A. Matson
Reviewed by Mark A. Matson
2011.08.09. Räisänen, The Rise of Christian Beliefs
Heikki Räisänen, The Rise of Christian Beliefs: The Thought World of Early Christians
Reviewed by Gosnell Yorke
Reviewed by Gosnell Yorke
2011.08.08. Kugler and Hartin, An Introduction to the Bible
Robert Kugler and Patrick Hartin, An Introduction to the Bible
Reviewed by Lily Vuong
Reviewed by Lily Vuong
2011.08.07. Heil, Colossians
John Paul Heil, Colossians: Encouragement to Walk in All Wisdom as Holy Ones in Christ
Reviewed by Rodrigo J. Morales
Reviewed by Rodrigo J. Morales
2011.08.06. Engberg-Pedersen, Cosmology and Self in the Apostle Paul
Troels Engberg-Pedersen, Cosmology and Self in the Apostle Paul: The Material Spirit
Reviewed by Kevin McCruden
Reviewed by Kevin McCruden
2011.08.05. Edgar, The Vulgate Bible, Volume 1: The Pentateuch
Swift Edgar, ed., The Vulgate Bible, Volume 1: The Pentateuch: Douay-Rheims Translation
Reviewed by Mark Elliott
Reviewed by Mark Elliott
2011.08.04. Ebeling, Women’s Lives in Biblical Times
Jennie R. Ebeling, Women’s Lives in Biblical Times
Reviewed by Aren M. Maeir
Reviewed by Aren M. Maeir
2011.08.03. Dozeman, Methods for Exodus
Thomas B. Dozeman, ed., Methods for Exodus
Reviewed by Danny Mathews
Reviewed by Danny Mathews
2011.08.02. Callaham, Modality and the Biblical Hebrew Infinitive Absolute
Scott N. Callaham, Modality and the Biblical Hebrew Infinitive Absolute
Reviewed by Jeremy Hutton
Reviewed by Jeremy Hutton
2011.08.01. Bennema, Encountering Jesus
Cornelis Bennema, Encountering Jesus: Character Studies in the Gospel of John
Reviewed by Nijay K. Gupta
Reviewed by Nijay K. Gupta
2011.07.36. Wechsler, Yefet ben ‘Eli the Karaite on the Book of Esther
Michael G. Wechsler, ed., The Arabic Translation and Commentary of Yefet ben ‘Eli the Karaite on the Book of Esther: Edition, Translation, and Introduction
Reviewed by John Kaltner
Reviewed by John Kaltner
2011.07.35. Sleeman, Geography and the Ascension Narrative in Acts
Matthew Sleeman, Geography and the Ascension Narrative in Acts
Reviewed by Steve Walton
Reviewed by Steve Walton
2011.07.34. Reventlow, History of Biblical Interpretation, Vols. 3 and 4
Henning Graf Reventlow, History of Biblical Interpretation, Vol. 3: Renaissance, Reformation, Humanism; and Vol. 4: From the Englightenment to the Twentieth Century
Reviewed by John F. A. Sawyer
Reviewed by John F. A. Sawyer
2011.07.33. Reventlow, History of Biblical Interpretation, Vol. 3
Henning Graf Reventlow, History of Biblical Interpretation, Vol. 3: Renaissance, Reformation, Humanism
Reviewed by A. K. M. Adam
Reviewed by A. K. M. Adam
2011.07.31. Oropeza, Robertson, and Mohrmann, Jesus and Paul
B. J. Oropeza, C. K. Robertson, and Douglas C. Mohrmann, eds., Jesus and Paul: Global Perspectives in Honor of James D. G. Dunn for His Seventieth Birthday
Reviewed by Bernard Ukwuegbu
Reviewed by Bernard Ukwuegbu
2011.07.30. Noll and Schramm, Raising Up a Faithful Exegete
K. L. Noll and Brooks Schramm, eds., Raising Up a Faithful Exegete: Essays in Honor of Richard D. Nelson
Reviewed by Kent Harold Richards
Reviewed by Kent Harold Richards
2011.07.28. Ellington, Risking Truth
Scott A. Ellington, Risking Truth: Reshaping the World through Prayers of Lament
Reviewed by Philip E. Satterthwaite
Reviewed by Philip E. Satterthwaite
2011.07.27. Wagner, Gottes Körper
Andreas Wagner, Gottes Körper: Zur alttestamentlichen Vorstellung der Menschengestaltigkeit Gottes
Reviewed by Mark W. Hamilton
Reviewed by Mark W. Hamilton
2011.07.26. Maidman, Nuzi Texts and Their Uses as Historical Evidence
Maynard Paul Maidman, Nuzi Texts and Their Uses as Historical Evidence
Reviewed by Christopher Metcalf
Reviewed by Christopher Metcalf
2011.07.25. Longman, How to Read Exodus
Tremper Longman III, How to Read Exodus
Reviewed by Wolfgang Oswald
Reviewed by Wolfgang Oswald
2011.07.24. Kraemer, Unreliable Witnesses
Ross Shepard Kraemer, Unreliable Witnesses: Religion, Gender, and History in the Greco-Roman Mediterranean
Reviewed by Gail Streete
Reviewed by Gail Streete
2011.07.23. Kaiser, Recovering the Unity of the Bible
Walter C. Kaiser Jr., Recovering the Unity of the Bible: One Continuous Story, Plan, and Purpose
Reviewed by Joel Stephen Williams
Reviewed by Joel Stephen Williams
2011.07.22. Human and Steyn, Psalms and Hebrews
Dirk J. Human and Gert J. Steyn, eds., Psalms and Hebrews: Studies in Reception
Reviewed by Steve Moyise
Reviewed by Steve Moyise
2011.07.21. Hendel, Reading Genesis
Ronald Hendel, Reading Genesis: Ten Methods
Reviewed by Matthias Millard
Reviewed by Matthias Millard
2011.07.20. Hackett, A Basic Introduction to Biblical Hebrew
Jo Ann Hackett, A Basic Introduction to Biblical Hebrew
Reviewed by George Athas
Reviewed by George Athas
2011.07.19. Gibert, L’invention critique de la Bible, XVe–XVIIIe Siècle
Pierre Gibert, L’invention critique de la Bible, XVe–XVIIIe Siècle: L'invention moderne de la critique du texte biblique
Reviewed by Jeffrey L. Morrow
Reviewed by Jeffrey L. Morrow
2011.07.18. Christensen, Nahum
Duane L. Christensen, Nahum: A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary
Reviewed by Donatella Scaiola
Reviewed by Donatella Scaiola
2011.07.17. Webb and Watson, Reading Second Peter with New Eyes
Robert L. Webb and Duane F. Watson, eds., Reading Second Peter with New Eyes: Methodological Reassessments of the Letter of Second Peter
Reviewed by David K. Burge
Reviewed by David K. Burge
2011.07.16. Rollston, Writing and Literacy in the World of Ancient Israel
Christopher Rollston, Writing and Literacy in the World of Ancient Israel: Epigraphic Evidence from the Iron Age
Reviewed by Johannes Schnocks
Reviewed by Ian Young
Reviewed by Johannes Schnocks
Reviewed by Ian Young
2011.07.15. Powers, Muhammad Is Not the Father of Any of Your Men
David S. Powers, Muhammad Is Not the Father of Any of Your Men: The Making of the Last Prophet
Reviewed by Joel Stephen Williams
Reviewed by Joel Stephen Williams
2011.07.14. Murphy-O’Connor, Keys to Second Corinthians
Jerome Murphy-O’Connor, Keys to Second Corinthians: Revisiting the Major Issues
Reviewed by Victor Paul Furnish
Reviewed by vanThanh Nguyen
Reviewed by Victor Paul Furnish
Reviewed by vanThanh Nguyen
2011.07.13. Kartzow, Gossip and Gender
Marianne Bjelland Kartzow, Gossip and Gender: Othering of Speech in the Pastoral Epistles
Reviewed by Korinna Zamfir
Reviewed by Korinna Zamfir
2011.07.12. Friesen, Schowalter, and Walters, Corinth in Context
Steven J. Friesen, Daniel N. Schowalter, and James C. Walters, eds., Corinth in Context: Comparative Studies on Religion and Society
Reviewed by Dennis E. Smith
Reviewed by Dennis E. Smith
2011.07.11. Duggan, The Consuming Fire
Michael W. Duggan, The Consuming Fire: A Christian Guide to the Old Testament
Reviewed by Wilhelm J. Wessels
Reviewed by Wilhelm J. Wessels
2011.07.10. Batten, Friendship and Benefaction in James
Alicia J. Batten, Friendship and Benefaction in James
Reviewed by Oda Wischmeyer
Reviewed by Oda Wischmeyer
2011.07.09. Thomassen, Canon and Canonicity
Einar Thomassen, ed., Canon and Canonicity: The Formation and Use of Scripture
Reviewed by Donatella Scaiola
Reviewed by Donatella Scaiola
2011.07.07. Richter, The Epic of Eden
Sandra L. Richter, The Epic of Eden: A Christian Entry into the Old Testament
Reviewed by Russell Meek
Reviewed by Stephen Moyise
Reviewed by Russell Meek
Reviewed by Stephen Moyise
2011.07.06. Ranieri, Disturbing Revelation
John J. Ranieri, Disturbing Revelation: Leo Strauss, Eric Voegelin, and the Bible
Reviewed by George Heyman
Reviewed by George Heyman
2011.07.05. Mitchell, Abortion and the Apostolate
Matthew W. Mitchell, Abortion and the Apostolate: A Study in Pauline Conversion, Rhetoric, and Scholarship
Reviewed by William S. Campbell
Reviewed by William S. Campbell
2011.07.04. Horrell et al., Ecological Hermeneutics
David G. Horrell, Cherryl Hunt, Christopher Southgate, and Francesca Stavrakopoulou, eds., Ecological Hermeneutics: Biblical, Historical and Theological Perspectives
Reviewed by Russell Pregeant
Reviewed by Russell Pregeant
2011.07.03. Greer, Theodore of Mopsuestia: Commentary on the Minor Pauline Epistles
Rowan A. Greer, Theodore of Mopsuestia: Commentary on the Minor Pauline Epistles
Reviewed by Frederick G. McLeod
Reviewed by Frederick G. McLeod
2011.07.02. Barnstone, The Restored New Testament
Willis Barnstone, The Restored New Testament: A New Translation with Commentary, Including the Gnostic Gospels Thomas, Mary, and Judas
Reviewed by Marvin J. Hudson
Reviewed by Marvin J. Hudson
2011.07.01. Annus and Lenzi, Ludlul Bēl Nēmeqi
Amar Annus and Alan Lenzi, Ludlul Bēl Nēmeqi: The Standard Babylonian Poem of the Righteous Sufferer
Reviewed by Christopher A. Rollston
Reviewed by Christopher A. Rollston
2011.06.28. Scolnic, Judaism Defined
Benjamin Edidin Scolnic, Judaism Defined: Mattathias and the Destiny of His People
Reviewed by Daniel R. Schwartz
Reviewed by Daniel R. Schwartz
2011.06.27. Rogerson, A Theology of the Old Testament
John W. Rogerson, A Theology of the Old Testament: Cultural Memory, Communication, and Being Human
Reviewed by Robert L. Hubbard Jr.
Reviewed by Leonard Mare
Reviewed by Robert L. Hubbard Jr.
Reviewed by Leonard Mare
2011.06.26. Richard, Long, Holdorf, and Peterman, Khirbat Iskandar
Suzanne Richard, Jesse C. Long Jr., Paul S. Holdorf, and Glen Peterman, eds., Khirbat Iskandar: Final Report on the Early Bronze IV Area C ‘Gateway’ and Cemeteries
Reviewed by Ulrich Hübner
Reviewed by Ulrich Hübner
2011.06.25. Papandrea, The Wedding of the Lamb
James L. Papandrea, The Wedding of the Lamb: A Historical Approach to the Book of Revelation
Reviewed by Russell Morton
Reviewed by Russell Morton
2011.06.24. Horrell, The Bible and the Environment
David G. Horrell, The Bible and the Environment: Towards a Critical Ecological Biblical Theology
Reviewed by Norman Habel
Reviewed by Norman Habel
2011.06.23. Duran, Okure, and Patte, Mark
Nicole Wilkinson Duran, Teresa Okure, and Daniel Patte, eds., Mark
Reviewed by David J. Neville
Reviewed by Steve Smith
Reviewed by David J. Neville
Reviewed by Steve Smith
2011.06.22. Dillon and Polleichtner, Iamblichus of Chalcis: The Letters
John M. Dillon and Wolfgang Polleichtner, Iamblichus of Chalcis: The Letters
Reviewed by Blossom Stefaniw
Reviewed by Blossom Stefaniw
2011.06.21. Creach, The Destiny of the Righteous in the Psalms
Jerome F. D. Creach, The Destiny of the Righteous in the Psalms
Reviewed by Johan H. Coetzee
Reviewed by Johan H. Coetzee
2011.06.19. Rubenstein, Stories of the Babylonian Talmud
Jeffrey L. Rubenstein, Stories of the Babylonian Talmud
Reviewed by Joshua Schwartz
Reviewed by Joshua Schwartz
2011.06.18. Karrer and Kraus, Die Septuaginta—Texte, Kontexte, Lebenswelten
Martin Karrer and Wolfgang Kraus, eds., Die Septuaginta—Texte, Kontexte, Lebenswelten: Internationale Fachtagung veranstaltet von Septuaginta Deutsch (LXX.D), Wuppertal 20.–23. Juli 2006
Reviewed by J. Cornelis De Vos
Reviewed by J. Cornelis De Vos
2011.06.17. Gundry, Commentary on the New Testament
Robert H. Gundry, Commentary on the New Testament: Verse-by-Verse Explanations with a Literal Translation
Reviewed by Peter J. Judge
Reviewed by Peter J. Judge
2011.06.16. Gambetti, The Alexandrian Riots of 38 C.E. and the Persecution of the Jews
Sandra Gambetti, The Alexandrian Riots of 38 C.E. and the Persecution of the Jews: A Historical Reconstruction
Reviewed by Magnus Zetterholm
Reviewed by Magnus Zetterholm
2011.06.14. Bartor, Reading Law as Narrative
Assnat Bartor, Reading Law as Narrative: A Study in the Casuistic Laws of the Pentateuch
Reviewed by Thomas B. Dozeman
Reviewed by Thomas B. Dozeman
2011.06.13. Bagnall, Early Christian Books in Egypt
Roger S. Bagnall, Early Christian Books in Egypt
Reviewed by Stephan Witetschek
Reviewed by Stephan Witetschek
2011.06.12. Assmann, Of God and Gods
Jan Assmann, Of God and Gods: Egypt, Israel, and the Rise of Monotheism
Reviewed by James K. Hoffmeier
Reviewed by James K. Hoffmeier
2011.06.11. Achenbach and Arneth, Gerechtigkeit und Recht zu üben
Reinhard Achenbach and Martin Arneth, eds., »Gerechtigkeit und Recht zu üben« (Gen 18,19): Studien zur altorientalischen und biblischen Rechtsgeschichte, zur Religionsgeschichte Israels und zur Religionssoziologie: Festschrift für Eckart Otto zum 65. Geburtstag
Reviewed by Klaus Grünwaldt
Reviewed by Klaus Grünwaldt
2011.06.09. Pak, Judaizing Calvin
G. Sujin Pak, Judaizing Calvin: Sixteenth-Century Debates over the Messianic Psalms
Reviewed by Susan Gillingham
Reviewed by Susan Gillingham
2011.06.08. Michaels, The Gospel of John
J. Ramsey Michaels, The Gospel of John
Reviewed by D. A. Carson
Reviewed by D. A. Carson
2011.06.07. Leuchter and Adam, Soundings in Kings
Mark Leuchter and Klaus-Peter Adam, eds., Soundings in Kings: Perspectives and Methods in Contemporary Scholarship
Reviewed by Frank H. Polak
Reviewed by Frank H. Polak
2011.06.06. Lee, Paul’s Gospel in Romans
Jae Hyun Lee, Paul’s Gospel in Romans: A Discourse Analysis of Rom 1:16–8:39
Reviewed by Eve-Marie Becker
Reviewed by Eve-Marie Becker
2011.06.05. Hoffman, Jesus von Nazaret und Die Kirche
Paul Hoffman, Jesus von Nazaret und Die Kirche: Spurensicherung im Neuen Testament
Reviewed by Stephan Witetschek
Reviewed by Stephan Witetschek
2011.06.04. Foley, Biblical Translation in Chinese and Greek
Toshikazu S. Foley, Biblical Translation in Chinese and Greek: Verbal Aspect in Theory and Practice
Reviewed by Ken Chan
Reviewed by Ken Chan
2011.06.03. Dettwiler and Poplutz, Studien zu Matthäus und Johannes
Andreas Dettwiler and Uta Poplutz, eds., Studien zu Matthäus und Johannes/Études sur Matthieu et Jean: Festschrift für Jean Zumstein zu seinem 65. Geburtstag/Mélanges offerts à Jean Zumstein pour son 65e anniversaire
Reviewed by Boris Paschke
Reviewed by Boris Paschke
2011.06.02. Cimok, The Hittites and Hattusa
Faith Cimok, The Hittites and Hattusa
Reviewed by Michael S. Moore
Reviewed by Michael S. Moore
2011.06.01. Abramovitch, The First Father Abraham
Henry Hanoch Abramovitch, The First Father Abraham: The Psychology and Culture of a Spiritual Revolutionary
Reviewed by D. Andrew Kille
Reviewed by D. Andrew Kille
2011.05.38. Weisberg, Levirate Marriage and the Family in Ancient Judaism
Dvora E. Weisberg, Levirate Marriage and the Family in Ancient Judaism
Reviewed by Obiorah Mary Jerome
Reviewed by Obiorah Mary Jerome
2011.05.37. Thomas, Biblical Resistance Hermeneutics within a Caribbean Context
Oral A. W. Thomas, Biblical Resistance Hermeneutics within a Caribbean Context
Reviewed by Gerald West
Reviewed by Gerald West
2011.05.36. Simmons, Peoples of the New Testament World
William A. Simmons, Peoples of the New Testament World: An Illustrated Guide
Reviewed by Moschos Goutzioudis
Reviewed by Moschos Goutzioudis
2011.05.35. Rasmussen, Zondervan Atlas of the Bible
Carl G. Rasmussen, Zondervan Atlas of the Bible
Reviewed by Wolfgang Zwickel
Reviewed by Wolfgang Zwickel
2011.05.34. Rasimus, Paradise Reconsidered in Gnostic Mythmaking
Tuomas Rasimus, Paradise Reconsidered in Gnostic Mythmaking: Rethinking Sethianism in Light of the Ophite Evidence
Reviewed by Gesine Schenke Robinson
Reviewed by Gesine Schenke Robinson
2011.05.33. Ramelli, Hierocles the Stoic
Ilaria Ramelli; David Konstan, trans., Hierocles the Stoic: Elements of Ethics, Fragments, and Excerpts
Reviewed by Troels Engberg-Pedersen
Reviewed by Troels Engberg-Pedersen
2011.05.32. Meyers and Flesher, Aramaic in Postbiblical Judaism and Early Christianity
Eric M. Meyers and Paul V. M. Flesher, eds., Aramaic in Postbiblical Judaism and Early Christianity: Papers from the 2004 National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Seminar at Duke University
Reviewed by John Engle
Reviewed by John Engle
2011.05.31. Heskett and Irwin, The Bible as a Human Witness to Divine Revelation
Randall Heskett and Brian Irwin, The Bible as a Human Witness to Divine Revelation: Hearing the Word of God Through Historically Dissimilar Traditions
Reviewed by Pieter M. Venter
Reviewed by Pieter M. Venter
2011.05.29. Botta, The Aramaic and Egyptian Legal Traditions at Elephantine
Alejandro F. Botta, The Aramaic and Egyptian Legal Traditions at Elephantine: An Egyptological Approach
Reviewed by Aaron Koller
Reviewed by Aaron Koller
2011.05.28. Walsh, Old Testament Narrative
Jerome T. Walsh, Old Testament Narrative: A Guide to Interpretation
Reviewed by John E. Anderson
Reviewed by John E. Anderson
2011.05.27. Person, The Deuteronomic History and the Book of Chronicles
Raymond F. Person, The Deuteronomic History and the Book of Chronicles: Scribal Works in an Oral World
Reviewed by Frank H. Polak
Reviewed by Frank H. Polak
2011.05.26. Nasrallah and Schüssler Fiorenza, Prejudice and Christian Beginnings
Laura Nasrallah and Elisabeth Schüssler Fiorenza, eds., Prejudice and Christian Beginnings: Investigating Race, Gender, and Ethnicity in Early Christianity
Reviewed by Hal Taussig
Reviewed by Hal Taussig
2011.05.25. Klauck et al., Encyclopedia of the Bible and Its Reception, vol. 1
Hans-Josef Klauck, Bernard McGinn, Paul Mendes-Flohr, Choon-Leong Seow, Hermann Spieckermann, Barry Dov Walfish, Eric Ziolkowski, eds., Encyclopedia of the Bible and Its Reception: Volume 1: Aaron–Aniconism
Reviewed by Christoph Stenschke
Reviewed by Christoph Stenschke
2011.05.24. Gottwald, The Hebrew Bible
Norman K. Gottwald; Rebecca J. Kruger Gaudino, ed., The Hebrew Bible: A Brief Socio-Literary Introduction
Reviewed by David M. Maas
Reviewed by David M. Maas
2011.05.23. Feldman, Glory and Agony
Yael S. Feldman, Glory and Agony: Isaac’s Sacrifice and National Narrative
Reviewed by Lena-Sofia Tiemeyer
Reviewed by Lena-Sofia Tiemeyer
2011.05.22. Dozeman, Methods for Exodus
Thomas B. Dozeman, ed., Methods for Exodus
Reviewed by Brian D. Russell
Reviewed by Brian D. Russell
2011.05.21. Corley, New Perspectives on the Nativity
Jeremy Corley, ed., New Perspectives on the Nativity
Reviewed by Mark R. C. Grundeken
Reviewed by Mark R. C. Grundeken
2011.05.20. Carvalho, Encountering Ancient Voices
Corrine L. Carvalho, Encountering Ancient Voices: A Guide to Reading the Old Testament
Reviewed by Achim Mueller
Reviewed by Achim Mueller
2011.05.19. Beilby and Eddy, The Historical Jesus
James K. Beilby and Paul Rhodes Eddy, eds., The Historical Jesus: Five Views
Reviewed by Pieter F. Craffert
Reviewed by Pieter F. Craffert
2011.05.18. Thomas, The “Mysteries” of Qumran
Samuel I. Thomas, The “Mysteries” of Qumran: Mystery, Secrecy, and Esotericism in the Dead Sea Scrolls
Reviewed by Stephen Reed
Reviewed by Stephen Reed
2011.05.17. Shepherd, The Twelve Prophets in the New Testament
Michael B. Shepherd, The Twelve Prophets in the New Testament
Reviewed by Stephen Moyise
Reviewed by Stephen Moyise
2011.05.16. Scott, Paul’s Way of Knowing
Ian W. Scott, Paul’s Way of Knowing: Story, Experience, and the Spirit
Reviewed by David M. Allen
Reviewed by David M. Allen
2011.05.15. Schmid, Genesis and the Moses Story
Konrad Schmid, Genesis and the Moses Story: Israel’s Dual Origins in the Hebrew Bible
Reviewed by Richard E. Averbeck
Reviewed by Richard E. Averbeck
2011.05.14. Scharfstein, Torah and Commentary
Sol Scharfstein, Torah and Commentary: The Five Books of Moses: Translation, Rabbinic and Contemporary Commentary
Reviewed by David M. Maas
Reviewed by David M. Maas
2011.05.13. Popović, Authoritative Scriptures in Ancient Judaism
Mladen Popović, ed., Authoritative Scriptures in Ancient Judaism
Reviewed by Stefan C. Reif
Reviewed by Stefan C. Reif
2011.05.12. Frey et al., Pseudepigraphie und Verfasserfiktion
Jörg Frey, Jens Herzer, Martina Janßen, and Clare K. Rothschild, eds., Pseudepigraphie und Verfasserfiktion in frühchristlichen Briefen
Reviewed by Christoph Stenschke
Reviewed by Christoph Stenschke
2011.05.11. Clines, The Concise Dictionary of Classical Hebrew
David J. A. Clines, ed., The Concise Dictionary of Classical Hebrew
Reviewed by Gilbert Lozano
Reviewed by Gilbert Lozano
2011.05.10. Callahan, The Talking Book
Allen Dwight Callahan, The Talking Book: African Americans and the Bible
Reviewed by Nyasha Junior
Reviewed by Nyasha Junior
2011.05.09. Barker, Creation
Margaret Barker, Creation: A Biblical Vision for the Environment
Reviewed by John Painter
Reviewed by John Painter
2011.05.08. Short, The Surprising Election and Confirmation of King David
J. Randall Short, The Surprising Election and Confirmation of King David
Reviewed by Steven L. McKenzie
Reviewed by Steven L. McKenzie
2011.05.07. Scholz, Sacred Witness
Susanne Scholz, Sacred Witness: Rape in the Hebrew Bible
Reviewed by Eve Levavi Feinstein
Reviewed by Agnethe Siquans
Reviewed by Eve Levavi Feinstein
Reviewed by Agnethe Siquans
2011.05.06. Rosenblum, Food and Identity in Early Rabbinic Judaism
Jordan D. Rosenblum, Food and Identity in Early Rabbinic Judaism
Reviewed by Robert Brody
Reviewed by Joshua Schwartz
Reviewed by Robert Brody
Reviewed by Joshua Schwartz
2011.05.04. Mol, Collective and Individual Responsibility
Jurrien Mol, Collective and Individual Responsibility: A Description of Corporate Personality in Ezekiel 18 and 20
Reviewed by Karin Schöpflin
Reviewed by Karin Schöpflin
2011.05.03. Dow, Images of Zion
Lois K. Fuller Dow, Images of Zion: Biblical Antecedents for the New Jerusalem
Reviewed by Nils Neumann
Reviewed by Nils Neumann
2011.05.02. Callaham, Modality and the Biblical Hebrew Infinitive Absolute
Scott N. Callaham, Modality and the Biblical Hebrew Infinitive Absolute
Reviewed by Brian L. Webster
Reviewed by Brian L. Webster
2011.05.01. Ahn and Cook, Thus Says the Lord
John J. Ahn and Stephen L. Cook, eds., Thus Says the Lord: Essays on the Former and Latter Prophets in Honor of Robert R. Wilson
Reviewed by Edgar W. Conrad
Reviewed by Edgar W. Conrad
2011.04.37. Weiss, Frühes Christentum und Gnosis
Hans-Friedrich Weiss, Frühes Christentum und Gnosis: Eine rezeptionsgeschichtliche Studie
Reviewed by Ismo Dunderberg
Reviewed by Ismo Dunderberg
2011.04.36. Talmon, Text and Canon of the Hebrew Bible
Shemaryahu Talmon, Text and Canon of the Hebrew Bible
Reviewed by James A. Sanders
Reviewed by James A. Sanders
2011.04.35. Stanley, The Hebrew Bible
Christopher D. Stanley, The Hebrew Bible: A Comparative Approach
Reviewed by Bradford A. Anderson
Reviewed by Bradford A. Anderson
2011.04.34. Reventlow and Hoffman, The Decalogue in Jewish and Christian Tradition
Henning Graf Reventlow and Yair Hoffman, eds., The Decalogue in Jewish and Christian Tradition
Reviewed by Michael Tilly
Reviewed by Michael Tilly
2011.04.33. Jacobson, Soundings in the Theology of Psalms
Rolf A. Jacobson, ed., Soundings in the Theology of Psalms: Perspectives and Methods in Contemporary Scholarship
Reviewed by Beat Weber
Reviewed by Beat Weber
2011.04.32. Huttunen, Paul and Epictetus on Law
Niko Huttunen, Paul and Epictetus on Law: A Comparison
Reviewed by Gitte Buch-Hansen
Reviewed by Gitte Buch-Hansen
2011.04.31. Holder and Jonker, Global Hermeneutics?
Knut Holder and Louis C. Jonker, eds., Global Hermeneutics? Reflections and Consequences
Reviewed by Susanne Scholz
Reviewed by Gerrie Snyman
Reviewed by Susanne Scholz
Reviewed by Gerrie Snyman
2011.04.30. Green, Methods for Luke
Joel B. Green, ed., Methods for Luke
Reviewed by Robert M. Fowler
Reviewed by Robert M. Fowler
2011.04.29. Cocco, Sulla Cattedra di Mosè
Francesco Cocco, Sulla Cattedra di Mosè: La legitimazione del potere nell’Israele post-esilico (Nm 11; 16)
Reviewed by Donatella Scaiola
Reviewed by Donatella Scaiola
2011.04.28. Martin, Judas and the Rhetoric of Comparison in the Fourth Gospel
Michael W. Martin, Judas and the Rhetoric of Comparison in the Fourth Gospel
Reviewed by Tom Thatcher
Reviewed by Tom Thatcher
2011.04.27. Luchsinger, Poetik der alttestamentlichen Spruchweisheit
Jürg Luchsinger, Poetik der alttestamentlichen Spruchweisheit
Reviewed by James Alfred Loader
Reviewed by James Alfred Loader
2011.04.26. Le Donne, The Historiographical Jesus
Anthony Le Donne, The Historiographical Jesus: Memory, Typology, and the Son of David
Reviewed by Alan Kirk
Reviewed by Alan Kirk
2011.04.25. Lakey, Image and Glory of God
Michael Lakey, Image and Glory of God: 1 Corinthians 11:2–16 as a Case Study in Bible, Gender and Hermeneutics
Reviewed by William O. Walker Jr.
Reviewed by William O. Walker Jr.
2011.04.24. Korchin, Markedness in Canaanite and Hebrew Verbs
Paul D. Korchin, Markedness in Canaanite and Hebrew Verbs
Reviewed by John Lubbe
Reviewed by John Lubbe
2011.04.23. Hylen, Imperfect Believers
Susan E. Hylen, Imperfect Believers: Ambiguous Characters in the Gospel of John
Reviewed by R. Alan Culpepper
Reviewed by R. Alan Culpepper
2011.04.22. Donaldson, Jews and Anti-Judaism in the New Testament
Terence L. Donaldson, Jews and Anti-Judaism in the New Testament: Decision Points and Divergent Interpretations
Reviewed by Jeffrey S. Siker
Reviewed by Jeffrey S. Siker
2011.04.21. Buch-Hansen, “It Is the Spirit That Gives Life”
Gitte Buch-Hansen, “It Is the Spirit That Gives Life”: A Stoic Understanding of Pneuma in John’s Gospel
Reviewed by Cornelis Bennema
Reviewed by Cornelis Bennema
2011.04.20. Berthelot, Legrand, and Paul, Torah: Genèse
Katell Berthelot, Thierry Legrand, and André Paul, eds., Torah: Genèse
Reviewed by Kristin De Troyer
Reviewed by Kristin De Troyer
2011.04.19. Ben Zvi and Nogalski, Two Sides of a Coin
Ehud Ben Zvi and James D. Nogalski, Two Sides of a Coin: Juxtaposing Views on Interpreting the Book of the Twelve/the Twelve Prophetic Books
Reviewed by Marvin A. Sweeney
Reviewed by Marvin A. Sweeney
2011.04.18. Seybold, Poetik der prophetischen Literatur im Alten Testament
Klaus Seybold, Poetik der prophetischen Literatur im Alten Testament
Reviewed by Heinz-Dieter Neef
Reviewed by Heinz-Dieter Neef
2011.04.17. Ochsenmeier, Mal, souffrance et justice de Dieu selon Romains 1–3
Erwin Ochsenmeier, Mal, souffrance et justice de Dieu selon Romains 1–3: Étude exégétique et théologique
Reviewed by Paul Sanders
Reviewed by Paul Sanders
2011.04.16. Neufeld and DeMaris, Understanding the Social World of the New Testament
Dietmar Neufeld and Richard E. DeMaris, eds., Understanding the Social World of the New Testament
Reviewed by Renate Viveen Hood
Reviewed by Renate Viveen Hood
2011.04.15. Maxwell, Hearing between the Lines
Kathy Reiko Maxwell, Hearing between the Lines: The Audience as Fellow-Worker in Luke-Acts and its Literary Milieu
Reviewed by Jean-François Racine
Reviewed by Jean-François Racine
2011.04.14. Galil, The Lower Stratum Families in the Neo-Assyrian Period
Gershon Galil, The Lower Stratum Families in the Neo-Assyrian Period
Reviewed by John MacGinnis
Reviewed by John MacGinnis
2011.04.13. Crawford et al., “Up to the Gates of Ekron”
S. White Crawford, A. Ben-Tor, J. P. Dessel, W. G. Dever, A. Mazar, and J. Aviram, eds., “Up to the Gates of Ekron”: Essays on the Archaeology and History of the Eastern Mediterranean in Honor of Seymour Gitin
Reviewed by Carl S. Ehrlich
Reviewed by Carl S. Ehrlich
2011.04.12. Cotrozzi, Expect the Unexpected
Stefano Cotrozzi, Expect the Unexpected: Aspects of Pragmatic Foregrounding in Old Testament Narratives
Reviewed by Philip Nel
Reviewed by Philip Nel
2011.04.11. Corley, Maranatha
Kathleen E. Corley, Maranatha: Women’s Funerary Rituals and Christian Origins
Reviewed by Susan Miller
Reviewed by Susan Miller
2011.04.10. Basser, The Mind behind the Gospels
Herbert Basser, The Mind behind the Gospels: A Commentary to Matthew 1–14
Reviewed by Robert H. Gundry
Reviewed by Timothy Howell
Reviewed by Robert H. Gundry
Reviewed by Timothy Howell
2011.04.08. Vermeylen, Jérusalem centre du monde
Jacques Vermeylen, Jérusalem centre du monde: Développements et contestations d’une tradition biblique
Reviewed by Jeffrey L. Morrow
Reviewed by Jeffrey L. Morrow
2011.04.07. Schipper, Parables and Conflict in the Hebrew Bible
Jeremy Schipper, Parables and Conflict in the Hebrew Bible
Reviewed by George Savran
Reviewed by George Savran
2011.04.06. Porter, What Is a God?
Barbara Nevling Porter, ed., What Is a God? Anthropomorphic and Non-anthropomorphic Aspects of Deity in Ancient Mesopotamia
Reviewed by Aren M. Maeir
Reviewed by Aren M. Maeir
2011.04.05. Noegel and Rendsburg, Solomon’s Vineyard
Scott B. Noegel and Gary A. Rendsburg, Solomon’s Vineyard: Literary and Linguistic Studies in the Song of Songs
Reviewed by George Athas
Reviewed by Jonathan Kaplan
Reviewed by George Athas
Reviewed by Jonathan Kaplan
2011.04.04. Malbon, ed., Between Author and Audience in Mark
Elizabeth Struthers Malbon, ed., Between Author and Audience in Mark: Narration, Characterization, Interpretation
Reviewed by Tom Shepherd
Reviewed by Tom Shepherd
2011.04.03. Knoppers, Grabbe, and Fulton, Exile and Restoration Revisited
Gary N. Knoppers and Lester L. Grabbe, with Deirdre N. Fulton, eds., Exile and Restoration Revisited: Essays on the Babylonian and Persian Periods in Memory of Peter R. Ackroyd
Reviewed by Lena-Sofia Tiemeyer
Reviewed by Lena-Sofia Tiemeyer
2011.04.02. Daschke and Kille, A Cry Instead of Justice
Dereck Daschke and Andrew Kille, eds., A Cry Instead of Justice: The Bible and Cultures of Violence in Psychological Perspective
Reviewed by J. Dwayne Howell
Reviewed by J. Dwayne Howell
2011.04.01. Bezzel, Die Konfessionen Jeremias
Hannes Bezzel, Die Konfessionen Jeremias: Eine redaktionsgeschichtliche Studie
Reviewed by John Engle
Reviewed by John Engle
2011.03.39. Wyatt, The Archaeology of Myth
N. Wyatt, The Archaeology of Myth: Papers on Old Testament Tradition
Reviewed by Uwe F. W. Bauer
Reviewed by Uwe F. W. Bauer
2011.03.38. Stewart, Gathered around Jesus
Eric C. Stewart, Gathered around Jesus: An Alternative Spatial Practice in the Gospel of Mark
Reviewed by Elizabeth Struthers Malbon
Reviewed by Elizabeth Struthers Malbon
2011.03.37. Seebass, Genesis I: Urgeschichte (1,1–11,26)
Horst Seebass, Genesis I: Urgeschichte (1,1–11,26)
Reviewed by John Engle
Reviewed by John Engle
2011.03.36. Lemos, Marriage Gifts and Social Change in Ancient Palestine
T. M. Lemos, Marriage Gifts and Social Change in Ancient Palestine: 1200 BCE to 200 CE
Reviewed by Anselm C. Hagedorn
Reviewed by Anselm C. Hagedorn
2011.03.35. Hatina, ed., Biblical Interpretation in Early Christian Gospels: Volume 3
Thomas R. Hatina, ed., Biblical Interpretation in Early Christian Gospels: Volume 3: The Gospel of Luke
Reviewed by Mikeal C. Parsons
Reviewed by Mikeal C. Parsons
2011.03.34. Greidanus, Preaching Christ from Ecclesiastes
Sidney Greidanus, Preaching Christ from Ecclesiastes: Foundations for Expository Sermons
Reviewed by Jordan M. Scheetz
Reviewed by Jordan M. Scheetz
2011.03.33. Ernst, Martha from the Margins
Allie M. Ernst, Martha from the Margins: The Authority of Martha in Early Christian Tradition
Reviewed by Joseph Oryshak
Reviewed by Joseph Oryshak
2011.03.32. Edwards, The Hebrew Gospel and the Development of the Synoptic Tradition
James R. Edwards, The Hebrew Gospel and the Development of the Synoptic Tradition
Reviewed by James P. Sweeney
Reviewed by James P. Sweeney
2011.03.31. Carson and Moo, Introducing the New Testament
D. A. Carson and Douglas J. Moo; Andrew David Naselli, ed., Introducing the New Testament: A Short Guide to Its History and Message
Reviewed by Adam Winn
Reviewed by Adam Winn
2011.03.30. Boss, Human Consciousness of God in the Book of Job
Jeffrey Boss, Human Consciousness of God in the Book of Job: A Theological and Psychological Commentary
Reviewed by William J. Kynes
Reviewed by William J. Kynes
2011.03.29. Seebass, Numeri: Kapitel 22,2–36,13
Horst Seebass, Numeri: Kapitel 22,2–36,13
Reviewed by John Engle
Reviewed by John Engle
2011.03.28. O’Brien, The Use of Scripture in the Markan Passion Narrative
Kelli S. O’Brien, The Use of Scripture in the Markan Passion Narrative
Reviewed by Maarten J. J. Menken
Reviewed by Maarten J. J. Menken
2011.03.27. Nobile, Saggi su Ezechiele
Marco Nobile, Saggi su Ezechiele
Reviewed by Donatella Scaiola
Reviewed by Donatella Scaiola
2011.03.26. Nestor, Cognitive Perspectives on Israelite Identity
Dermot Anthony Nestor, Cognitive Perspectives on Israelite Identity
Reviewed by Frank H. Polak
Reviewed by Frank H. Polak
2011.03.25. Menken and Moyise, The Minor Prophets in the New Testament
Maarten J. J. Menken and Steve Moyise, eds., The Minor Prophets in the New Testament
Reviewed by Michael Labahn
Reviewed by Michael Labahn
2011.03.24. Luijendijk, Greetings in the Lord
AnneMarie Luijendijk, Greetings in the Lord: Early Christians in the Oxyrhynchus Papyri
Reviewed by Pieter W. van der Horst
Reviewed by Pieter W. van der Horst
2011.03.22. Hengel, Studien zur Christologie
Martin Hengel; ed. Claus-Jürgen Thornton, Studien zur Christologie: Kleine Schriften IV
Reviewed by Lars Kierspel
Reviewed by Lars Kierspel
2011.03.21. Ben Zvi, Edelman, and Polak, A Palimpsest
Ehud Ben Zvi, Diana Edelman, and Frank Polak, eds., A Palimpsest: Rhetoric, Ideology, Stylistics, and Language Relating to Persian Israel
Reviewed by Bob Becking
Reviewed by Bob Becking
2011.03.20. Arbel,Cousland, and Neufeld, “…And So They Went Out”
Daphna Arbel, J. R. C. Cousland, and Dietmar Neufeld, “…And So They Went Out”: The Lives of Adam and Eve as Cultural Transformative Story
Reviewed by Deborah Rooke
Reviewed by Deborah Rooke
2011.03.19. Wyatt, Word of Tree and Whisper of Stone
Nicolas Wyatt, Word of Tree and Whisper of Stone: And Other Papers on Ugaritian Thought
Reviewed by John Engle
Reviewed by John Engle
2011.03.18. Thorsteinsson, Roman Christianity and Roman Stoicism
Runar M. Thorsteinsson, Roman Christianity and Roman Stoicism: A Comparative Study of Ancient Morality
Reviewed by Jeffrey Murray
Reviewed by Stefan Nordgaard
Reviewed by Jeffrey Murray
Reviewed by Stefan Nordgaard
2011.03.17. Taracha, Religions of Second Millennium Anatolia
Piotr Taracha, Religions of Second Millennium Anatolia
Reviewed by Aren M. Maeir
Reviewed by Aren M. Maeir
2011.03.16. Pregeant, Encounter with the New Testament
Russell Pregeant, Encounter with the New Testament: An Interdisciplinary Approach
Reviewed by Sonya S. Cronin
Reviewed by Sonya S. Cronin
2011.03.15. Love, Jesus and Marginal Women
Stuart L. Love, Jesus and Marginal Women: The Gospel of Matthew in Social-Scientific Perspective
Reviewed by Warren Carter
Reviewed by Warren Carter
2011.03.14. Giles and Doan, Twice Used Songs
Terry Giles and William J. Doan, Twice Used Songs: Performance Criticism of the Songs of Ancient Israel
Reviewed by Amir Eitan
Reviewed by Amir Eitan
2011.03.13. Fales, Guerre et paix en Assyrie
Frederick Mario Fales, Guerre et paix en Assyrie: Religion et impérialisme
Reviewed by Gershon Galil
Reviewed by Gershon Galil
2011.03.12. Elliott, The Elect and the Holy
John H. Elliott, The Elect and the Holy: An Exegetical Examination of 1 Peter 2:4–10 and the Phrase Basileion Hierateuma
Reviewed by Thomas J. Kraus
Reviewed by Thomas J. Kraus
2011.03.11. Dohrmann and Stern, Jewish Biblical Interpretation and Cultural Exchange
Natalie B. Dohrmann and David Stern, eds., Jewish Biblical Interpretation and Cultural Exchange: Comparative Exegesis in Context
Reviewed by Jeffrey L. Morrow
Reviewed by Jeffrey L. Morrow
2011.03.10. Toney, Paul’s Inclusive Ethic
Carl N. Toney, Paul’s Inclusive Ethic: Resolving Community Conflicts and Promoting Mission in Romans 14–15
Reviewed by James R. Harrison
Reviewed by James R. Harrison
2011.03.09. Stavrakopoulou and Barton, Religious Diversity in Ancient Israel and Judah
Francesca Stavrakopoulou and John Barton, eds., Religious Diversity in Ancient Israel and Judah
Reviewed by Katharine Dell
Reviewed by Katharine Dell
2011.03.08. Seibert, Disturbing Divine Behavior
Eric A. Seibert, Disturbing Divine Behavior: Troubling Old Testament Images of God
Reviewed by John E. Anderson
Reviewed by John E. Anderson
2011.03.07. Powell, Introducing the New Testament
Mark Allan Powell, Introducing the New Testament: A Historical, Literary, and Theological Survey
Reviewed by Peter J. Judge
Reviewed by Peter J. Judge
2011.03.06. Navarro, Pablo y Cristo
Luis Sanchez Navarro, ed., Pablo y Cristo: La centralidad de Cristo en el Pensamiento de san Pablo
Reviewed by Rodrigo Morales
Reviewed by Rodrigo Morales
2011.03.05. Köstenberger, A Theology of John’s Gospel and Letters
Andreas J. Köstenberger, A Theology of John’s Gospel and Letters: The Word, the Christ, the Son of God
Reviewed by Craig R. Koester
Reviewed by Craig R. Koester
2011.03.04. Käsemann, On Being a Disciple of the Crucified Nazarene
Ernst Käsemann, On Being a Disciple of the Crucified Nazarene: Unpublished Lectures and Sermons
Reviewed by Wayne Coppins
Reviewed by Wayne Coppins
2011.03.03. Fine, Art and Judaism in the Greco-Roman World
Steven Fine, Art and Judaism in the Greco-Roman World: Toward a New Jewish Archaeology
Reviewed by Joshua Schwartz
Reviewed by Joshua Schwartz
2011.03.02. Day, Prophecy and the Prophets in Ancient Israel
John Day, ed., Prophecy and the Prophets in Ancient Israel: Proceedings of the Oxford Old Testament Seminar
Reviewed by Hallvard Hagelia
Reviewed by Hallvard Hagelia
2011.03.01. Bennema, Encountering Jesus
Cornelis Bennema, Encountering Jesus: Character Studies in the Gospel of John
Reviewed by Francis J. Moloney, S.D.B.
Reviewed by Francis J. Moloney, S.D.B.
2011.02.38. van Wolde, Reframing Biblical Studies
Ellen van Wolde, Reframing Biblical Studies: When Language and Text Meet Culture, Cognition, and Context
Reviewed by Frank Polak
Reviewed by Frank Polak
2011.02.37. Theißen, Erleben und Verhalten der ersten Christen
Gerd Theißen, Erleben und Verhalten der ersten Christen: Eine Psychologie des Urchristentums
Reviewed by Wayne Coppins
Reviewed by Wayne Coppins
2011.02.36. Rosenberg, A Literary Bible
David Rosenberg, A Literary Bible: An Original Translation
Reviewed by John Engle
Reviewed by John Engle
2011.02.35. Römer, The Books of Leviticus and Numbers
Thomas Römer, ed., The Books of Leviticus and Numbers
Reviewed by William A. Tooman
Reviewed by William A. Tooman
2011.02.34. Powell, Methods for Matthew
Mark Allan Powell, ed., Methods for Matthew
Reviewed by InHee Cho
Reviewed by InHee Cho
2011.02.33. Long, Paul and Human Rights
Adrian Long, Paul and Human Rights: A Dialogue with the Father of the Corinthian Community
Reviewed by Ronald R. Clark
Reviewed by Ronald R. Clark
2011.02.32. Lattke, The Odes of Solomon
Michael Lattke, The Odes of Solomon
Reviewed by Majella Franzmann
Reviewed by Majella Franzmann
2011.02.31. Kelber and Byrskog, Jesus in Memory
Werner H. Kelber and Samuel Byrskog, eds., Jesus in Memory: Traditions in Oral and Scribal Perspectives
Reviewed by Stephan Witetschek
Reviewed by Stephan Witetschek
2011.02.30. Chung, The Sin of the Calf
Youn Ho Chung, The Sin of the Calf: The Rise of the Bible’s Negative Attitude toward the Golden Calf
Reviewed by Raz Kletter
Reviewed by Raz Kletter
2011.02.29. Carlton, Translator’s Reference Translation of … Luke
Matthew E. Carlton, Translator’s Reference Translation of the Gospel of Luke
Reviewed by Sylvie Raquel
Reviewed by Sylvie Raquel
2011.02.28. Stone, Amihay, and Hillel, Noah and His Book(s)
Michael E. Stone, Aryeh Amihay, and Vered Hillel, eds., Noah and His Book(s)
Reviewed by Emma England
Reviewed by Anthony Swindell
Reviewed by Emma England
Reviewed by Anthony Swindell
2011.02.27. Schiffman, Qumran and Jerusalem
Lawrence H. Schiffman, Qumran and Jerusalem: Studies in the Dead Sea Scrolls and the History of Judaism
Reviewed by Sidnie White Crawford
Reviewed by Sidnie White Crawford
2011.02.26. Nasrallah, Christian Responses to Roman Art and Architecture
Laura Salah Nasrallah, Christian Responses to Roman Art and Architecture: The Second-Century Church amid the Spaces of Empire
Reviewed by Rosemary Canavan
Reviewed by Lee M. Jefferson
Reviewed by Rosemary Canavan
Reviewed by Lee M. Jefferson
2011.02.25. Machiela, The Dead Sea Genesis Apocryphon
Daniel A. Machiela, The Dead Sea Genesis Apocryphon: A New Text and Translation with Introduction and Special Treatment of Columns 13–17
Reviewed by Benjamin Ziemer
Reviewed by Benjamin Ziemer
2011.02.24. Klink, The Audience of the Gospels
Edward W. Klink III, The Audience of the Gospels: The Origin and Function of the Gospels in Early Christianity
Reviewed by Theodore J. Weeden Sr.
Reviewed by Theodore J. Weeden Sr.
2011.02.23. Kalman and du Toit, Canada’s Big Biblical Bargain
Jason Kalman and Jaqueline S. du Toit, Canada’s Big Biblical Bargain: How McGill University Bought the Dead Sea Scrolls
Reviewed by Matthew A. Collins
Reviewed by Matthew A. Collins
2011.02.22. Johnson, Now My Eye Sees You
Timothy Jay Johnson, Now My Eye Sees You: Unveiling an Apocalyptic Job
Reviewed by Scott C. Jones
Reviewed by Scott C. Jones
2011.02.21. Jeffrey and Evans, The Bible and the University
David Lyle Jeffrey and C. Stephen Evans, eds., The Bible and the University
Reviewed by Jeffrey L. Morrow
Reviewed by Jeffrey L. Morrow
2011.02.20. Collins, Beyond the Qumran Community
John J. Collins, Beyond the Qumran Community: The Sectarian Movement of the Dead Sea Scrolls
Reviewed by Philip R. Davies
Reviewed by Philip R. Davies
2011.02.19. Notley, Turnage, and Becker, Jesus’ Last Week
R. Steven Notley, Marc Turnage, and Brian Becker, eds., Jesus’ Last Week: Jerusalem Studies in the Synoptic Gospels—Volume One
Reviewed by Daniel M. Gurtner
Reviewed by Daniel M. Gurtner
2011.02.17. Johnson, The Writings of the New Testament
Luke Timothy Johnson, The Writings of the New Testament: An Interpretation
Reviewed by Ken Olson
Reviewed by Ken Olson
2011.02.16. Huizinga, The New Isaac
Leroy A. Huizinga, The New Isaac: Tradition and Intertextuality in the Gospel of Matthew
Reviewed by Russell C. D. Arnold
Reviewed by Russell C. D. Arnold
2011.02.15. 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 John F. A. Sawyer
Reviewed by John F. A. Sawyer
2011.02.14. Holmberg, Exploring Early Christian Identity
Bengt Holmberg, ed., Exploring Early Christian Identity
Reviewed by Cornelis Bennema
Reviewed by Cornelis Bennema
2011.02.13. Hansen, The Letter to the Philippians
G. Walter Hansen, The Letter to the Philippians
Reviewed by Angela Standhartinger
Reviewed by Angela Standhartinger
2011.02.12. Ferguson, Baptism in the Early Church
Everett Ferguson, Baptism in the Early Church: History, Theology, and Liturgy in the First Five Centuries
Reviewed by Hennie Stander
Reviewed by Hennie Stander
2011.02.11. Brine, Ciletti, and Lähnemann, The Sword of Judith
Kevin R. Brine, Elena Ciletti, and Henrike Lähnemann, eds., The Sword of Judith: Judith Studies across the Disciplines
Reviewed by Lawrence M. Wills
Reviewed by Lawrence M. Wills
2011.02.10. Brankaer, Coptic: A Learning Grammar (Sahidic)
Johanna Brankaer, Coptic: A Learning Grammar (Sahidic)
Reviewed by Hans Förster
Reviewed by Hans Förster
2011.02.09. Terrell, Paul’s Parallels
Patricia Elyse Terrell, Paul’s Parallels: An Echoes Synopsis
Reviewed by James D. G. Dunn
Reviewed by James D. G. Dunn
2011.02.08. Shectman, Women in the Pentateuch
Sarah Shectman, Women in the Pentateuch: A Feminist and Source-Critical Analysis
Reviewed by Suzanne Boorer
Reviewed by Suzanne Boorer
2011.02.07. Shantz, Paul in Ecstasy
Colleen Shantz, Paul in Ecstasy: The Neurobiology of the Apostle’s Life and Thought
Reviewed by Bert Jan Lietaert Peerbolte
Reviewed by Bert Jan Lietaert Peerbolte
2011.02.06. Pervo, The Making of Paul
Richard I. Pervo, The Making of Paul: Constructions of the Apostle in Early Christianity
Reviewed by James W. Aageson
Reviewed by Carolyn Osiek
Reviewed by James W. Aageson
Reviewed by Carolyn Osiek
2011.02.05. Payne, Man and Woman, One in Christ
Philip B. Payne, Man and Woman, One in Christ: An Exegetical and Theological Study of Paul’s Letters
Reviewed by Teresa Okure
Reviewed by Teresa Okure
2011.02.04. Langton, The Apostle Paul in the Jewish Imagination
Daniel R. Langton, The Apostle Paul in the Jewish Imagination: A Study in Modern Jewish-Christian Relations
Reviewed by Judith M. Lieu
Reviewed by Adele Reinhartz
Reviewed by Judith M. Lieu
Reviewed by Adele Reinhartz
2011.02.03. Kamionkowski and Kim, Bodies, Embodiment, and Theology of the Hebrew Bible
S. Tamar Kamionkowski and Wonil Kim, eds., Bodies, Embodiment, and Theology of the Hebrew Bible
Reviewed by Johan H. Coetzee
Reviewed by Johan H. Coetzee
2011.02.02. Earl, Reading Joshua as Christian Scripture
Douglas S. Earl, Reading Joshua as Christian Scripture
Reviewed by Ernst Axel Knauf
Reviewed by Ernst Axel Knauf
2011.02.01. Dillon and Polleichtner, Iamblichus of Chalcis: The Letters
John M. Dillon and Wolfgang Polleichtner, Iamblichus of Chalcis: The Letters
Reviewed by Ilaria L. E. Ramelli
Reviewed by Ilaria L. E. Ramelli
2011.01.43. Ulrich, The Biblical Qumran Scrolls
Eugene Ulrich, ed., The Biblical Qumran Scrolls: Transcriptions and Textual Variants
Reviewed by Aaron D. Rubin
Reviewed by Aaron D. Rubin
2011.01.42. Sterling and Runia, The Studia Philonica Annual
Gregory E. Sterling and David T. Runia, eds., The Studia Philonica Annual: Studies in Hellenistic Judaism, Volume XX
Reviewed by James E. Bowley
Reviewed by James E. Bowley
2011.01.41. Smith, Revisiting the Empty Tomb
Daniel A. Smith, Revisiting the Empty Tomb: The Early History of Easter
Reviewed by Tony Costa
Reviewed by Tony Costa
2011.01.40. Römer, Macchi, and Nihan, Introduction à l’Ancien Testament
Thomas Römer, Jean-Daniel Macchi, and Christophe Nihan, eds., Introduction à l’Ancien Testament
Reviewed by John Engle
Reviewed by John Engle
2011.01.39. Porter and O’Donnell, The Linguist as Pedagogue
Stanley E. Porter and Matthew Brook O’Donnell, eds., The Linguist as Pedagogue: Trends in the Teaching and Linguistic Analysis of the Greek New Testament
Reviewed by Buist M. Fanning
Reviewed by Buist M. Fanning
2011.01.38. Otto, Die Tora
Eckart Otto, Die Tora: Studien zum Pentateuch: Gesammelte Schriften
Reviewed by Reinhard Achenbach
Reviewed by Reinhard Achenbach
2011.01.37. McConville and Williams, Joshua
J. Gordon McConville and Stephen Williams, Joshua
Reviewed by Ernst Axel Knauf
Reviewed by Ernst Axel Knauf
2011.01.36. Kratz and Spieckermann, Divine Wrath and Divine Mercy
Reinhard G. Kratz and Hermann Spieckermann, eds., Divine Wrath and Divine Mercy in the World of Antiquity
Reviewed by Michael S. Moore
Reviewed by Michael S. Moore
2011.01.35. Kahl, Galatians Re-imagined
Brigitte Kahl, Galatians Re-imagined: Reading with the Eyes of the Vanquished
Reviewed by Eric Noffke
Reviewed by Eric Noffke
2011.01.34. Hoffner, Letters from the Hittite Kingdom
Harry A. Hoffner Jr., Letters from the Hittite Kingdom
Reviewed by Luděk Vacín
Reviewed by Luděk Vacín
2011.01.33. George, Babylonian Literary Texts in the Schoyen Collection
A. R. George, Babylonian Literary Texts in the Schoyen Collection
Reviewed by Alan Lenzi
Reviewed by Alan Lenzi
2011.01.32. Franke and O’Brien, Aesthetics of Violence in the Prophets
Chris Franke and Julia M. O’Brien, eds., Aesthetics of Violence in the Prophets
Reviewed by Lena-Sofia Tiemeyer
Reviewed by Lena-Sofia Tiemeyer
2011.01.31. Fleddermann, Q: A Reconstruction and Commentary
Harry T. Fleddermann, Q: A Reconstruction and Commentary
Reviewed by Leslie Robert Keylock
Reviewed by Leslie Robert Keylock
2011.01.30. Brenner and Polak, Performing Memory in Biblical Narrative
Athalya Brenner and Frank H. Polak, eds., Performing Memory in Biblical Narrative and Beyond
Reviewed by Ovidiu Creanga
Reviewed by Ovidiu Creanga
2011.01.29. Assis, Flashes of Fire
Elie Assis, Flashes of Fire: A Literary Analysis of the Song of Songs
Reviewed by Francis Landy
Reviewed by Francis Landy
2011.01.27. Vanhoozer, Theological Interpretation of the OT
Kevin J. Vanhoozer, ed., Theological Interpretation of the Old Testament: A Book-by-Book Survey
Reviewed by William A. Tooman
Reviewed by William A. Tooman
2011.01.26. Soulen, Sacred Scripture
Richard N. Soulen, Sacred Scripture: A Short History of Interpretation
Reviewed by Sean Kealy
Reviewed by Sean Kealy
2011.01.25. Kessler, Introduction to Jewish-Christian Relations
Edward Kessler, An Introduction to Jewish-Christian Relations
Reviewed by D. Andrew Kille
Reviewed by D. Andrew Kille
2011.01.24. Jenson, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah
Philip Peter Jenson, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah: A Theological Commentary
Reviewed by Michael D. Matlock
Reviewed by Daniel L. Smith-Christopher
Reviewed by Michael D. Matlock
Reviewed by Daniel L. Smith-Christopher
2011.01.23. Jacobsen, Discursive Fight over Religious Texts in Antiquity
Anders-Christian Jacobsen, ed., The Discursive Fight over Religious Texts in Antiquity
Reviewed by Matteo Grosso
Reviewed by Matteo Grosso
2011.01.22. Holmstedt, Ruth
Robert D. Holmstedt, Ruth: A Handbook on the Hebrew Text
Reviewed by Marjo C. A. Korpel
Reviewed by Marjo C. A. Korpel
2011.01.21. France, The Gospel of Matthew
R. T. France, The Gospel of Matthew
Reviewed by Leslie Robert Keylock
Reviewed by Leslie Robert Keylock
2011.01.20. Brenner, Lee, and Yee, Genesis
Athalya Brenner, Archie Chi Chung Lee, and Gale A. Yee, eds., Genesis
Reviewed by Phillip Michael Sherman
Reviewed by Phillip Michael Sherman
2011.01.19. Borgman, David, Saul, and God
Paul Borgman, David, Saul, and God: Rediscovering an Ancient Story
Reviewed by Andrew E. Steinmann
Reviewed by Andrew E. Steinmann
2011.01.18. Bordreuil and Pardee, A Manual of Ugaritic
Pierre Bordreuil and Dennis Pardee, A Manual of Ugaritic
Reviewed by Ian Young and Lucy Davey
Reviewed by Ian Young and Lucy Davey
2011.01.17. Bernat, Sign of the Covenant
David A. Bernat, Sign of the Covenant: Circumcision in the Priestly Tradition
Reviewed by Michael Hundley
Reviewed by Michael Hundley
2011.01.16. Barrett, Disloyalty and Destruction
Rob Barrett, Disloyalty and Destruction: Religion and Politics in Deuteronomy and the Modern World
Reviewed by Jerry Hwang
Reviewed by Jerry Hwang
2011.01.15. Albrektson, Text, Translation, Theology
Bertil Albrektson, Text, Translation, Theology: Selected Essays on the Hebrew Bible
Reviewed by Corrado Martone
Reviewed by Corrado Martone
2011.01.14. Wißmann, “Er tat das Rechte”
Felipe Blanco Wißmann, “Er tat das Rechte”: Beurteilungskriterien und Deuteronomismus in 1Kön 12–2Kön 25
Reviewed by Mark W. Hamilton
Reviewed by Mark W. Hamilton
2011.01.13. Willis, Dissonance and … Divine Sovereignty in … Daniel
Amy C. Merrill Willis, Dissonance and the Drama of Divine Sovereignty in the Book of Daniel
Reviewed by Jordan M. Scheetz
Reviewed by Jordan M. Scheetz
2011.01.12. Wells and Magdalene, Law from the Tigris to the Tiber
Bruce Wells and F. Rachel Magdalene, eds., Law from the Tigris to the Tiber: The Writings of Raymond Westbrook
Reviewed by Anselm Hagedorn
Reviewed by Anselm Hagedorn
2011.01.11. Twelftree, People of the Spirit
Graham H. Twelftree, People of the Spirit: Exploring Luke’s View of the Church
Reviewed by Gregory R. Perry
Reviewed by Gregory R. Perry
2011.01.10. Still and Horrell, After the First Urban Christians
Todd D. Still and David G. Horrell, eds., After the First Urban Christians: The Social-Scientific Study of Pauline Christianity Twenty-Five Years Later
Reviewed by Ronald R. Clark
Reviewed by Ronald R. Clark
2011.01.09. Räisänen, The Rise of Christian Beliefs
Heikki Räisänen, The Rise of Christian Beliefs: The Thought World of Early Christians
Reviewed by James D. G. Dunn
Reviewed by James D. G. Dunn
2011.01.08. Porter, Dictionary of Biblical Criticism and Interpretation
Stanley E. Porter, Dictionary of Biblical Criticism and Interpretation
Reviewed by Jan G. van der Watt
Reviewed by Jan G. van der Watt
2011.01.07. Petterson, Behold Your King
Anthony Robert Petterson, Behold Your King: The Hope for the House of David in the Book of Zechariah
Reviewed by Francis Dalrymple-Hamilton
Reviewed by Francis Dalrymple-Hamilton
2011.01.06. Oakes, Reading Romans in Pompeii
Peter Oakes, Reading Romans in Pompeii: Paul’s Letter at Ground Level
Reviewed by Steven A. Hunt
Reviewed by Steven A. Hunt
2011.01.05. McGowan, Daley, and Gaden, God in Early Christian Thought
Andrew B. McGowan, Brian E. Daley, and Timothy J. Gaden, eds., God in Early Christian Thought: Essays in Memory of Lloyd G. Patterson
Reviewed by Mark DelCogliano
Reviewed by Mark DelCogliano
2011.01.03. Hackett, A Basic Introduction to Biblical Hebrew
Jo Ann Hackett, A Basic Introduction to Biblical Hebrew
Reviewed by Bernard M. Levinson
Reviewed by James Robson
Reviewed by Bernard M. Levinson
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