Michael Smith and Rami Shapiro, Mount and Mountain, Volume 1: A Reverend and a Rabbi Talk about the Ten Commandments
Reviewed by William Rutherford
2013.12.19. Sherman, Babel’s Tower Translated
Phillip Michael Sherman, Babel’s Tower Translated: Genesis 11 and Ancient Jewish Interpretation
Reviewed by Bradley Embry
Reviewed by Bradley Embry
2013.12.18. Moore and Sherwood, The Invention of the Biblical Scholar
Stephen D. Moore and Yvonne Sherwood, The Invention of the Biblical Scholar: A Critical Manifesto
Reviewed by Matthew V. Novenson
Reviewed by Matthew V. Novenson
2013.12.17. Markl, Gottes Volk im Deuteronomium
Dominik Markl, Gottes Volk im Deuteronomium
Reviewed by Simone Paganini
Reviewed by Simone Paganini
2013.12.16. Jacobson and Jacobson, Invitation to the Psalms
Rolf A. Jacobson and Karl N. Jacobson, Invitation to the Psalms: A Reader’s Guide for Discovery and Engagement
Reviewed by David Firth
Reviewed by David Firth
2013.12.14. Dyck, Management and the Gospel
Bruno Dyck, Management and the Gospel: Luke’s Radical Message for the First and Twenty-First Centuries
Reviewed by Jack Barentsen
Reviewed by Jack Barentsen
2013.12.13. Berges, The Book of Isaiah
Ulrich F. Berges, The Book of Isaiah: Its Composition and Final Form
Reviewed by Bo H. Lim
Reviewed by Bo H. Lim
2013.12.12. Anderson, Clements, and Satran, New Approaches to the Study of Biblical Interpretation
Gary A. Anderson, Ruth A. Clements, and David Satran, eds., New Approaches to the Study of Biblical Interpretation in Judaism of the Second Temple Period and in Early Christianity
Reviewed by William A. Tooman
Reviewed by William A. Tooman
2013.12.11. Alexander, Lange, and Pillinger, In the Second Degree
Philip Alexander, Armin Lange, and Renate Pillinger, eds., In the Second Degree: Paratextual Literature in Ancient Near Eastern and Ancient Mediterranean Culture and Its Reflections in Medieval Literature
Reviewed by Anthony Swindell
Reviewed by Anthony Swindell
2013.12.10. Stone, Armenian Apocrypha Relating to Abraham
Michael E. Stone, Armenian Apocrypha Relating to Abraham
Reviewed by Adam Carter McCollum
Reviewed by Adam Carter McCollum
2013.12.09. Stanley, Paul and Scripture
Christopher D. Stanley, ed., Paul and Scripture: Extending the Conversation
Reviewed by Howard Williams
Reviewed by Howard Williams
2013.12.08. Schuele, An Introduction to Biblical Aramaic
Andreas Schuele, An Introduction to Biblical Aramaic
Reviewed by Ian Young
Reviewed by Ian Young
2013.12.07. Robinson and House, Analytical Lexicon of New Testament Greek
Maurice A. Robinson and Mark A. House, eds., Analytical Lexicon of New Testament Greek: Revised and Updated
Reviewed by Peter J. Judge
Reviewed by Peter J. Judge
2013.12.06. Ounsworth, Joshua Typology in the New Testament
Richard Ounsworth, Joshua Typology in the New Testament
Reviewed by J. Cornelis de Vos
Reviewed by J. Cornelis de Vos
2013.12.05. Oropeza, In the Footsteps of Judas and Other Defectors
B. J. Oropeza, In the Footsteps of Judas and Other Defectors: The Gospels, Acts, and Johannine Letters
Reviewed by Markus Oehler
Reviewed by Markus Oehler
2013.12.04. Humphrey, Scripture and Tradition
Edith M. Humphrey, Scripture and Tradition: What the Bible Really Says
Reviewed by Richard S. Briggs
Reviewed by Richard S. Briggs
2013.12.03. Claassens, Mourner, Mother, Midwife
L. Juliana M. Claassens, Mourner, Mother, Midwife: Reimagining God’s Delivering Presence in the Old Testament
Reviewed by Tim Bulkeley
Reviewed by Tim Bulkeley
2013.12.01. Borchert, Jesus of Nazareth
Gerald L. Borchert, Jesus of Nazareth: Background, Witnesses, and Significance
Reviewed by Chris L. de Wet
Reviewed by Chris L. de Wet
2013.11.25. Williams, The Doctrine of Salvation in the First Letter of Peter
Martin Williams, The Doctrine of Salvation in the First Letter of Peter
Reviewed by Jennifer G. Bird
Reviewed by Jennifer G. Bird
2013.11.24. Seibert, The Violence of Scripture
Eric A. Seibert, The Violence of Scripture: Overcoming the Old Testament’s Troubling Legacy
Reviewed by Ralph K. Hawkins
Reviewed by Ralph K. Hawkins
2013.11.23. Shantz and Werline, Experientia, Volume 2
Colleen Shantz and Rodney A. Werline, eds., Experientia, Volume 2: Linking Text and Experience
Reviewed by Scott D. Mackie
Reviewed by Scott D. Mackie
2013.11.22. Olson, A New Reading of the Animal Apocalypse of 1 Enoch
Daniel C. Olson, A New Reading of the Animal Apocalypse of 1 Enoch: “All Nations Shall be Blessed”
Reviewed by David R. Jackson
Reviewed by David R. Jackson
2013.11.21. Myers, Portraits of Jesus
Susan E. Myers, ed., Portraits of Jesus: Studies in Christology
Reviewed by Francis J. Moloney
Reviewed by Francis J. Moloney
2013.11.20. Magness, Schwartz, Weiss, and Irshai, “Follow the Wise”
Jodi Magness, Seth Schwartz, Zeev Weiss, and Oded Irshai, eds., “Follow the Wise”: Studies in Jewish History and Culture in Honor of Lee I. Levine
Reviewed by Rami Arav
Reviewed by Rami Arav
2013.11.19. Liu, Temple Purity in 1–2 Corinthians
Yulin Liu, Temple Purity in 1–2 Corinthians
Reviewed by S. Aaron Son
Reviewed by S. Aaron Son
2013.11.18. Kim, 1 and 2 Corinthians
Yung Suk Kim, ed., 1 and 2 Corinthians
Reviewed by Matthew R. Malcolm
Reviewed by Matthew R. Malcolm
2013.11.17. García Bachmann, Women at Work in the Deuteronomistic History
Mercedes L. García Bachmann, Women at Work in the Deuteronomistic History
Reviewed by Susanne Scholz
Reviewed by Susanne Scholz
2013.11.16. Fischer, Theologien des Alten Testaments
Georg Fischer, Theologien des Alten Testaments
Reviewed by Martin Leuenberger
Reviewed by Martin Leuenberger
2013.11.15. Willi, Israel und die Völker
Thomas Willi, Israel und die Völker: Studien zur Literatur und Geschichte Israels in der Perserzeit
Reviewed by Michael Moore
Reviewed by Michael Moore
2013.11.14. van Treek Nilsson, Expresión literaria del placer en la Biblia hebrea
Mike van Treek Nilsson, Expresión literaria del placer en la Biblia hebrea
Reviewed by César Melgar
Reviewed by César Melgar
2013.11.13. Sherwood, Biblical Blaspheming
Yvonne Sherwood, Biblical Blaspheming: Trials of the Sacred for a Secular Age
Reviewed by Francis Landy
Reviewed by Francis Landy
2013.11.12. Oosting, The Role of Zion/Jerusalem in Isaiah 40–55
Reinoud Oosting, The Role of Zion/Jerusalem in Isaiah 40–55: A Corpus-Linguistic Approach
Reviewed by Marvin A. Sweeney
Reviewed by Marvin A. Sweeney
2013.11.11. Nguyen, Peter and Cornelius
vanThanh Nguyen, Peter and Cornelius: A Story of Conversion and Mission
Reviewed by Sean A. Adams
Reviewed by Sean A. Adams
2013.11.10. Milgrom and Block, Ezekiel’s Hope
Jacob Milgrom and Daniel I. Block, Ezekiel’s Hope: A Commentary on Ezekiel 38–48
Reviewed by Steven S. Tuell
Reviewed by Steven S. Tuell
2013.11.09. Marshall, Rabens, and Bennema, The Spirit and Christ in the New Testament and Christian Theology
I. Howard Marshall, Volker Rabens, and Cornelis Bennema, eds., The Spirit and Christ in the New Testament and Christian Theology: Essays in Honor of Max Turner
Reviewed by James P. Sweeney
Reviewed by James P. Sweeney
2013.11.08. Lozano Lozano, Romanos 5
Ildefonso Lozano Lozano, Romanos 5: La vida de los justificados por la fe y su fundamento, la reconciliación por nuestro señor Jesucristo
Reviewed by David E. C. Ford
Reviewed by David E. C. Ford
2013.11.07. Lefkovitz, In Scripture
Lori Hope Lefkovitz, In Scripture: The First Stories of Jewish Sexual Identities
Reviewed by Deborah Rooke
Reviewed by Deborah Rooke
2013.11.06. Grunhaus, The Challenge of Received Tradition
Naomi Grunhaus, The Challenge of Received Tradition: Dilemmas of Interpretation in Radak’s Biblical Commentaries
Reviewed by David H. Aaron
Reviewed by David H. Aaron
2013.11.05. Firth and Johnston, Interpreting Deuteronomy
David G. Firth and Philip S. Johnston, eds., Interpreting Deuteronomy: Issues and Approaches
Reviewed by Nathan MacDonald
Reviewed by Nathan MacDonald
2013.11.04. Carter, Seven Events That Shaped the New Testament World
Warren Carter, Seven Events That Shaped the New Testament World
Reviewed by Don Garlington
Reviewed by Don Garlington
2013.11.03. Brettler, Enns, and Harrington, The Bible and the Believer
Marc Zvi Brettler, Peter Enns, and Daniel J. Harrington, The Bible and the Believer: How to Read the Bible Critically and Religiously
Reviewed by Greg Carey
Reviewed by Greg Carey
2013.11.02. Botha, Orality and Literacy in Early Christianity
Pieter J. J. Botha, Orality and Literacy in Early Christianity
Reviewed by Stephen Reed
Reviewed by Stephen Reed
2013.11.01. Arndt, Demanding Our Attention
Emily Arndt, Demanding Our Attention: The Hebrew Bible as a Source for Christian Ethics
Reviewed by Thomas Krüger
Reviewed by Thomas Krüger
2013.10.34. Trebilco, Self-Designations and Group Identity in the New Testament
Paul Trebilco, Self-Designations and Group Identity in the New Testament
Reviewed by B. J. Oropeza
Reviewed by B. J. Oropeza
2013.10.33. Silverman, Persepolis and Jerusalem
Jason M. Silverman, Persepolis and Jerusalem: Iranian Influence on the Apocalyptic Hermeneutic
Reviewed by Bob Becking
Reviewed by Bob Becking
2013.10.32. van Ruiten, Abraham in the Book of Jubilees
Jacques T. A. G. M. van Ruiten, Abraham in the Book of Jubilees: The Rewriting of Genesis 11:26–25:10 in the Book of Jubilees 11:14-23:8
Reviewed by John C. Endres, S.J.
Reviewed by John C. Endres, S.J.
2013.10.31. Rosen-Zvi, The Mishnaic Sotah Ritual
Ishay Rosen-Zvi, The Mishnaic Sotah Ritual: Temple, Gender, and Midrash
Reviewed by Aaron Koller
Reviewed by Aaron Koller
2013.10.30. Ro, From Judah to Judea
Johannes Unsok Ro, ed., From Judah to Judea: Socio-economic Structures and Processes in the Persian Period
Reviewed by Jason M. Silverman
Reviewed by Jason M. Silverman
2013.10.29. Johnson, Prophetic Jesus, Prophetic Church
Luke Timothy Johnson, Prophetic Jesus, Prophetic Church: The Challenge of Luke-Acts to Contemporary Christians
Reviewed by Richard Pervo
Reviewed by Richard Pervo
2013.10.28. Hunt, Perspectives on Our Father Abraham
Steven A. Hunt, ed., Perspectives on Our Father Abraham: Essays in Honor of Marvin R. Wilson
Reviewed by David M. Maas
Reviewed by David M. Maas
2013.10.27. Habel, The Birth, the Curse and the Greening of Earth
Norman Habel, The Birth, the Curse and the Greening of Earth: An Ecological Reading of Genesis 1–11
Reviewed by Terence E. Fretheim
Reviewed by Terence E. Fretheim
2013.10.26. Feldt, The Fantastic in Religious Narrative from Exodus to Elisha
Laura Feldt, The Fantastic in Religious Narrative from Exodus to Elisha
Reviewed by Michael Hundley
Reviewed by Michael Hundley
2013.10.24. Crenshaw, Reading Job
James L. Crenshaw, Reading Job: A Literary and Theological Commentary
Reviewed by Richard G. Smith
Reviewed by Richard G. Smith
2013.10.23. Bockmuehl, Simon Peter in Scripture and Memory
Markus Bockmuehl, Simon Peter in Scripture and Memory: The New Testament Apostle in the Early Church
Reviewed by Jean-François Racine
Reviewed by Jean-François Racine
2013.10.22. Binder, Tertullian, On Idolatry and Mishnah Avodah Zarah
Stéphanie E. Binder, Tertullian, On Idolatry and Mishnah Avodah Zarah: Questioning the Parting of the Ways between Christians and Jews
Reviewed by Michael Rosenberg
Reviewed by Michael Rosenberg
2013.10.21. Berkowitz, Defining Jewish Difference
Beth A. Berkowitz, Defining Jewish Difference: From Antiquity to the Present
Reviewed by Joshua Schwartz
Reviewed by Joshua Schwartz
2013.10.20. Weidemann, Er stieg auf den Berg … und lehrte sie (Mt 5,1f.)
Hans-Ulrich Weidemann, ed., Er stieg auf den Berg … und lehrte sie (Mt 5,1f.): Exegetische und rezeptionsgeschichtliche Studien zur Bergpredigt
Reviewed by Edwin Broadhead
Reviewed by Edwin Broadhead
2013.10.18. Sawyer, Sacred Texts and Sacred Meanings
John F. A. Sawyer, Sacred Texts and Sacred Meanings: Studies in Biblical Language and Literature
Reviewed by Albert Wolters
Reviewed by Albert Wolters
2013.10.17. Matthews and Moyer, The Old Testament: Text and Context
Victor H. Matthews and James C. Moyer, The Old Testament: Text and Context
Reviewed by Aren M. Maeir
Reviewed by Aren M. Maeir
2013.10.16. Marchal, ed., Studying Paul’s Letters
Joseph A. Marchal, ed., Studying Paul’s Letters: Contemporary Perspectives and Methods
Reviewed by Robert N. Stegmann
Reviewed by Robert N. Stegmann
2013.10.15. Green, The Aroma of Righteousness
Deborah A. Green, The Aroma of Righteousness: Scent and Seduction in Rabbinic Life and Literature
Reviewed by Bálint Károly Zabán
Reviewed by Bálint Károly Zabán
2013.10.14. Coloe and Thatcher, John, Qumran, and the Dead Sea Scrolls
Mary L. Coloe and Tom Thatcher, eds., John, Qumran, and the Dead Sea Scrolls: Sixty Years of Discovery and Debate
Reviewed by Jörg Frey
Reviewed by Jörg Frey
2013.10.13. Brown, Three Testaments
Brian Arthur Brown, Three Testaments: Torah, Gospel, and Quran
Reviewed by John Kaltner
Reviewed by John Kaltner
2013.10.12. Böhlig, Die Bibel bei den Manichäern und verwandte Studien
Alexander Böhlig; Siegfried G. Richter and Peter Nagel, eds., Die Bibel bei den Manichäern und verwandte Studien
Reviewed by Jason Beduhn
Reviewed by Jason Beduhn
2013.10.11. Bennett and Gowler, Radical Christian Voices and Practice
Zoë Bennett and David B. Gowler, eds., Radical Christian Voices and Practice: Essays in Honour of Christopher Rowland
Reviewed by Yongbom Lee
Reviewed by Yongbom Lee
2013.10.10. Walser, Jeremiah
Georg A. Walser, Jeremiah: A Commentary based on Ieremias in Codex Vaticanus
Reviewed by Michael Graves
Reviewed by Michael Graves
2013.10.09. Talbott, Jesus, Paul, and Power
Rick F. Talbott, Jesus, Paul, and Power: Rhetoric, Ritual, and Metaphor in Ancient Mediterranean Christianity
Reviewed by Jan Willem van Henten
Reviewed by Jan Willem van Henten
2013.10.07. Moss, The Myth of Persecution
Candida Moss, The Myth of Persecution: How Early Christians Invented a Story of Martyrdom
Reviewed by N. CLayton Croy
Reviewed by N. CLayton Croy
2013.10.06. Litwa, We Are Being Transformed
M. David Litwa, We Are Being Transformed: Deification in Paul’s Soteriology
Reviewed by Tony Costa
Reviewed by Tony Costa
2013.10.05. Lafferty, The Prophetic Critique of the Priority of the Cult
Theresa V. Lafferty, The Prophetic Critique of the Priority of the Cult: A Study of Amos 5:21–24 and Isaiah 1:10–17
Reviewed by Alphonso Groenewald
Reviewed by Alphonso Groenewald
2013.10.04. Johnson, Noel, and Williams, Onesimus Our Brother
Matthew V. Johnson, James A. Noel, and Demetrius K. Williams, eds., Onesimus Our Brother: Reading Religion, Race, and Culture in Philemon
Reviewed by Emilia Zamfir
Reviewed by Emilia Zamfir
2013.10.03. Fleming, The Legacy of Israel in Judah’s Bible
Daniel E. Fleming, The Legacy of Israel in Judah’s Bible: History, Politics, and the Reinscribing of Tradition
Reviewed by Matthew Suriano
Reviewed by Matthew Suriano
2013.10.02. Brueggemann, Truth Speaks to Power
Walter Brueggemann, Truth Speaks to Power: The Countercultural Nature of Scripture
Reviewed by Gerrie Snyman
Reviewed by Gerrie Snyman
2013.10.01. Berges, Isaiah
Ulrich F. Berges, Isaiah: The Prophet and His Book
Reviewed by Marvin A. Sweeney
Reviewed by Marvin A. Sweeney
2013.09.29. Stronstad, The Charismatic Theology of St. Luke
Roger Stronstad, The Charismatic Theology of St. Luke: Trajectories from the Old Testament to Luke-Acts
Reviewed by Richard I. Pervo
Reviewed by Richard I. Pervo
2013.09.28. Spigel, Ancient Synagogue Seating Capacities
Chad S. Spigel, Ancient Synagogue Seating Capacities: Methodology, Analysis and Limits
Reviewed by Joshua Schwartz
Reviewed by Joshua Schwartz
2013.09.27. Sparks, Sacred Word, Broken Word
Kenton L. Sparks, Sacred Word, Broken Word: Biblical Authority and the Dark Side of Scripture
Reviewed by Hector Avalos
Reviewed by Joel Stephen Williams
Reviewed by Hector Avalos
Reviewed by Joel Stephen Williams
2013.09.26. Long, Grammatical Concepts 101 for Biblical Hebrew
Gary A. Long, Grammatical Concepts 101 for Biblical Hebrew
Reviewed by Perry J. Oakes
Reviewed by Perry J. Oakes
2013.09.25. Hughes, Abrahamic Religions
Aaron W. Hughes, Abrahamic Religions: On the Uses and Abuses of History
Reviewed by Walter Brueggemann
Reviewed by Walter Brueggemann
2013.09.24. Hovhanessian, The Canon of the Bible and the Apocrypha in the Churches of the East
Vahan S. Hovhanessian, ed., The Canon of the Bible and the Apocrypha in the Churches of the East
Reviewed by Lee Martin McDonald
Reviewed by Lee Martin McDonald
2013.09.23. Greidanus, Preaching Christ from Daniel
Sidney Greidanus, Preaching Christ from Daniel: Foundations for Expository Sermons
Reviewed by Jordan M. Scheetz
Reviewed by Jordan M. Scheetz
2013.09.22. Faust, The Archaeology of Israelite Society in Iron Age II
Avraham Faust, The Archaeology of Israelite Society in Iron Age II
Reviewed by Aren M. Maeir
Reviewed by Aren M. Maeir
2013.09.21. Collins, Joel, Obadiah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi
John J. Collins, Joel, Obadiah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi
Reviewed by Bradford A. Anderson
Reviewed by Bradford A. Anderson
2013.09.20. van Wijk-Bos, Reading Samuel
Johanna W. H. van Wijk-Bos, Reading Samuel: A Literary and Theological Commentary
Reviewed by Klaus-Peter Adam
Reviewed by Klaus-Peter Adam
2013.09.19. Sampley and Lampe, Paul and Rhetoric
J. Paul Sampley and Peter Lampe, eds., Paul and Rhetoric
Reviewed by Douglas Estes
Reviewed by Douglas Estes
2013.09.18. Pratscher, The Apostolic Fathers
Wilhelm Pratscher, ed., The Apostolic Fathers: An Introduction
Reviewed by Hennie Stander
Reviewed by Hennie Stander
2013.09.17. Niang and Osiek, Text, Image, and Christians in the Graeco-Roman World
Aliou Cissé Niang and Carolyn Osiek, eds., Text, Image, and Christians in the Graeco-Roman World: A Festschrift in Honor of David Lee Balch
Reviewed by Lee Jefferson
Reviewed by Lee Jefferson
2013.09.16. McLean, New Testament Greek
B. H. McLean, New Testament Greek: An Introduction
Reviewed by Daniel L. Smith
Reviewed by Daniel L. Smith
2013.09.15. MacDonald, Elliott, and Macaskill, Genesis and Christian Theology
Nathan MacDonald, Mark W. Elliott, and Grant Macaskill, eds., Genesis and Christian Theology
Reviewed by Christopher B. Ansberry
Reviewed by Christopher B. Ansberry
2013.09.14. Kalimi, New Perspectives on Ezra-Nehemiah
Isaac Kalimi, New Perspectives on Ezra-Nehemiah: History and Historiography, Text, Literature, and Interpretation
Reviewed by Andrew E. Steinmann
Reviewed by Andrew E. Steinmann
2013.09.13. Halabé, Hinneh: Biblical Hebrew the Practical Way
Rahel Halabé, Hinneh: Biblical Hebrew the Practical Way http://www.bookreviews.org/bookdetail.asp?TitleId=8491 Reviewed by John Engle
2013.09.12. Brenner and Yee, Exodus and Deuteronomy
Athalya Brenner and Gale A. Yee, eds., Exodus and Deuteronomy
Reviewed by Susanne Scholz
Reviewed by Susanne Scholz
2013.09.11. Amit, In Praise of Editing in the Hebrew Bible
Yairah Amit, In Praise of Editing in the Hebrew Bible: Collected Essays in Retrospect
Reviewed by Richard G. Smith
Reviewed by Richard G. Smith
2013.09.10. Zakovitch, Jacob: Unexpected Patriarch
Yair Zakovitch, Jacob: Unexpected Patriarch
Reviewed by Ronald Hendel
Reviewed by Ronald Hendel
2013.09.09. du Toit, Textual Memory
Jacqueline S. du Toit, Textual Memory: Ancient Archives, Libraries and the Hebrew Bible
Reviewed by Ingeborg Löwisch
Reviewed by Ingeborg Löwisch
2013.09.08. Pennington, Reading the Gospels Wisely
Jonathan T. Pennington, Reading the Gospels Wisely: A Narrative and Theological Introduction
Reviewed by Cornelis Bennema
Reviewed by Cornelis Bennema
2013.09.07. Mierse, Temples and Sanctuaries from the Early Iron Age Levant
William E. Mierse, Temples and Sanctuaries from the Early Iron Age Levant: Recovery after Collapse
Reviewed by Jonathan S. Greer
Reviewed by Jonathan S. Greer
2013.09.05. Hanneken, The Subversion of the Apocalypses in the Book of Jubilees
Todd R. Hanneken, The Subversion of the Apocalypses in the Book of Jubilees
Reviewed by Robert Foster
Reviewed by Robert Foster
2013.09.04. Groß and Gaß, Studien zum Richterbuch und seinen Völkernamen
Walter Groß and Erasmus Gaß, Studien zum Richterbuch und seinen Völkernamen
Reviewed by Trent C. Butler
Reviewed by Trent C. Butler
2013.09.03. Crossley, Jesus in an Age of Neoliberalism
James G. Crossley, Jesus in an Age of Neoliberalism: Quests, Scholarship and Ideology
Reviewed by Halvor Moxnes
Reviewed by Halvor Moxnes
2013.09.02. Clines and van Wolde, A Critical Engagement
David J. A. Clines and Ellen van Wolde, eds., A Critical Engagement: Essays on the Hebrew Bible in Honour of J. Cheryl Exum
Reviewed by George Savran
Reviewed by George Savran
2013.09.01. Boadt, Reading the Old Testament
Lawrence Boadt, Reading the Old Testament: An Introduction
Reviewed by Richard G. Smith
Reviewed by Richard G. Smith
2013.08.38. Taylor Jr., Paul, Apostle to the Nations
Walter F. Taylor Jr., Paul, Apostle to the Nations: An Introduction
Reviewed by Matteo Grosso
Reviewed by Jason Weaver
Reviewed by Matteo Grosso
Reviewed by Jason Weaver
2013.08.37. Schwab, Echtheitskritische Untersuchungen zu den vier kleineren Paulusbriefen
Günther Schwab, Echtheitskritische Untersuchungen zu den vier kleineren Paulusbriefen
Reviewed by David Trobisch
Reviewed by David Trobisch
2013.08.36. Reinhartz, Caiaphas the High Priest
Adele Reinhartz, Caiaphas the High Priest
Reviewed by Thomas Bergholz
Reviewed by Thomas Bergholz
2013.08.34. Loader, The New Testament on Sexuality
William Loader, The New Testament on Sexuality
Reviewed by Lawrence DiPaolo
Reviewed by Lawrence DiPaolo
2013.08.33. Levenson, Inheriting Abraham
Jon D. Levenson, Inheriting Abraham: The Legacy of the Patriarch in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
Reviewed by Sara Koenig
Reviewed by Sara Koenig
2013.08.32. Jensen, Affirming the Resurrection of the Incarnate Christ
Matthew D. Jensen, Affirming the Resurrection of the Incarnate Christ: A Reading of 1 John
Reviewed by Toan Do
Reviewed by Toan Do
2013.08.31. Barthélemy, Studies in the Text of the Old Testament
Dominique Barthélemy, Studies in the Text of the Old Testament: An Introduction to the Hebrew Old Testament Text Project
Reviewed by John Engle
Reviewed by John Engle
2013.08.30. Villalobos Mendoza, Abject Bodies in the Gospel of Mark
Manuel Villalobos Mendoza, Abject Bodies in the Gospel of Mark
Reviewed by Greg Carey
Reviewed by Greg Carey
2013.08.29. Thompson and Verenna, ‘Is This Not the Carpenter?’
Thomas L. Thompson and Thomas S. Verenna, eds., ‘Is This Not the Carpenter?’: The Question of the Historicity of the Figure of Jesus
Reviewed by James F. McGrath
Reviewed by James F. McGrath
2013.08.28. Stökl, Prophecy in the Ancient Near East
Jonathan Stökl, Prophecy in the Ancient Near East: A Philological and Sociological Comparison
Reviewed by Lena-Sofia Tiemeyer
Reviewed by Lena-Sofia Tiemeyer
2013.08.27. Perkins, Reading the New Testament
Pheme Perkins, Reading the New Testament: An Introduction
Reviewed by M. Eugene Boring
Reviewed by M. Eugene Boring
2013.08.26. Mowinckel, Religion and Cult
Sigmund Mowinckel, Religion and Cult: The Old Testament and the Phenomenology of Religion
Reviewed by Nicole Ruane
Reviewed by Nicole Ruane
2013.08.24. Hidary, Dispute for the Sake of Heaven
Richard Hidary, Dispute for the Sake of Heaven: Legal Pluralism in the Talmud
Reviewed by Kris Lindbeck
Reviewed by Kris Lindbeck
2013.08.23. Focant, The Gospel according to Mark
Camille Focant, The Gospel according to Mark: A Commentary
Reviewed by Geert Van Oyen
Reviewed by Geert Van Oyen
2013.08.22. Crouch, War and Ethics in the Ancient Near East
C. L. Crouch, War and Ethics in the Ancient Near East: Military Violence in Light of Cosmology and History
Reviewed by Tyler Mayfield
Reviewed by Tyler Mayfield
2013.08.21. Cook and van der Kooij, Law, Prophets, and Wisdom
Johann Cook and Arie van der Kooij, Law, Prophets, and Wisdom: On the Provenance of Translators and Their Books in the Septuagint Version
Reviewed by Sean A. Adams
Reviewed by Sean A. Adams
2013.08.20. Webster and Holland, Teaching the Bible in the Liberal Arts Classroom
Jane S. Webster and Glenn S. Holland, eds., Teaching the Bible in the Liberal Arts Classroom
Reviewed by Phillip Sherman
Reviewed by Phillip Sherman
2013.08.19. Thompson, Moral Formation according to Paul
James W. Thompson, Moral Formation according to Paul: The Context and Coherence of Pauline Ethics
Reviewed by David G. Horrell
Reviewed by David G. Horrell
2013.08.18. Schmid, The Old Testament: A Literary History
Konrad Schmid, The Old Testament: A Literary History
Reviewed by Trent C. Butler
Reviewed by Trent C. Butler
2013.08.17. Pilch, A Cultural Handbook to the Bible
John J. Pilch, A Cultural Handbook to the Bible
Reviewed by Jacobus Kok
Reviewed by Jacobus Kok
2013.08.16. Michelson, Reconciling Violence and Kingship
Marty Alan Michelson, Reconciling Violence and Kingship: A Study of Judges and 1 Samuel
Reviewed by Gregory Mobley
Reviewed by Gregory Mobley
2013.08.15. Lilly, Two Books of Ezekiel
Ingrid E. Lilly, Two Books of Ezekiel: Papyrus 967 and the Masoretic Text as Variant Literary Editions
Reviewed by John Engle
Reviewed by John Engle
2013.08.14. Joosten, Collected Studies on the Septuagint
Jan Joosten, Collected Studies on the Septuagint: From Language to Interpretation and Beyond
Reviewed by Sean A. Adams
Reviewed by Sean A. Adams
2013.08.13. Carroll, Luke: A Commentary
John T. Carroll, Luke: A Commentary
Reviewed by Daniel L. Smith
Reviewed by Daniel L. Smith
2013.08.12. Beale, A New Testament Biblical Theology
G. K. Beale, A New Testament Biblical Theology: The Unfolding of the Old Testament in the New
Reviewed by Stephen Moyise
Reviewed by Stephen Moyise
2013.08.11. Baskin and Seeskin, The Cambridge Guide to Jewish History, Religion, and Culture
Judith Baskin and Kenneth Seeskin, eds., The Cambridge Guide to Jewish History, Religion, and Culture
Reviewed by Alan Avery-Peck
Reviewed by Alan Avery-Peck
2013.08.10. Shead, A Mouth Full of Fire
Andrew G. Shead, A Mouth Full of Fire: The Word of God in Jeremiah
Reviewed by Hallvard Hagelia
Reviewed by Hallvard Hagelia
2013.08.09. Lux, Hiob: Im Räderwerk des Bösen
Rüdiger Lux, Hiob: Im Räderwerk des Bösen
Reviewed by Urmas Nommik
Reviewed by Urmas Nommik
2013.08.07. Kim, The Function of the Tautological Infinitive in Classical Biblical Hebrew
Yoo-Ki Kim, The Function of the Tautological Infinitive in Classical Biblical Hebrew
Reviewed by Hubert James Keener
Reviewed by Hubert James Keener
2013.08.06. Kent, Say It Again, Sam
Granville J. R. Kent, Say It Again, Sam: A Literary and Filmic Study of Narrative Repetition in 1 Samuel 28
Reviewed by Andrew Steinmann
Reviewed by Andrew Steinmann
2013.08.04. Henze, Hazon Gabriel
Matthias Henze, ed., Hazon Gabriel: New Readings of the Gabriel Revelation
Reviewed by Aaron Koller
Reviewed by Aaron Koller
2013.08.03. Helyer, The Life and Witness of Peter
Larry R. Helyer, The Life and Witness of Peter
Reviewed by Timothy P. Henderson
Reviewed by Timothy P. Henderson
2013.08.02. Elliott, The Heart of Biblical Theology
Mark W. Elliott, The Heart of Biblical Theology: Providence Experienced
Reviewed by Mark McEntire
Reviewed by Mark McEntire
2013.08.01. Dohmen, Studien zu Bilderverbot und Bildtheologie des AT
Christoph Dohmen, Studien zu Bilderverbot und Bildtheologie des Alten Testaments
Reviewed by Sven Petry
Reviewed by Sven Petry
2013.07.20. Penchansky, Understanding Wisdom Literature
David Penchansky, Understanding Wisdom Literature: Conflict and Dissonance in the Hebrew Text
Reviewed by Peter Hatton
Reviewed by Peter Hatton
2013.07.19. Lanfer, Remembering Eden
Peter Thacher Lanfer, Remembering Eden: The Reception History of Genesis 3:22–24
Reviewed by L. Michael Morales
Reviewed by L. Michael Morales
2013.07.17. Frood, Biographical Texts from Ramessid Egypt
Elizabeth Frood, Biographical Texts from Ramessid Egypt
Reviewed by Gerald Moers
Reviewed by Gerald Moers
2013.07.16. Fischer, Markl, and Paganini, Deuteronomium
Georg Fischer, Dominik Markl, and Simone Paganini, eds., Deuteronomium: Tora für eine neue Generation
Reviewed by Mark Christian
Reviewed by Mark Christian
2013.07.15. Elliott and Boer, Ideology, Culture, and Translation
Scott S. Elliott and Roland Boer, eds., Ideology, Culture, and Translation
Reviewed by Lénart J. de Regt
Reviewed by Lénart J. de Regt
2013.07.14. Conrad, Karl Heinrich Grafs Arbeit am Alten Testament
Joachim Conrad, Karl Heinrich Grafs Arbeit am Alten Testament: Studien zu einer wissenschaftlichen Biographie
Reviewed by Jeffrey L. Morrow
Reviewed by Jeffrey L. Morrow
2013.07.13. Biddle, Reading Judges
Mark E. Biddle, Reading Judges: A Literary and Theological Commentary
Reviewed by Trent C. Butler
Reviewed by Trent C. Butler
2013.07.12. von Bendemann and Tiwald, Das frühe Christentum und die Stadt
Reinhard von Bendemann and Markus Tiwald, eds., Das frühe Christentum und die Stadt
Reviewed by Stephan Witetschek
Reviewed by Stephan Witetschek
2013.07.11. Beldman and Bartholomew, Hearing the Old Testament
David J. H. Beldman and Craig G. Bartholomew, eds., Hearing the Old Testament: Listening for God’s Address
Reviewed by Jeanette Mathews
Reviewed by Jeanette Mathews
2013.07.10. van Wijk-Bos, Reading Samuel
Johanna W. H. van Wijk-Bos, Reading Samuel: A Literary and Theological Commentary
Reviewed by Benjamin J. M. Johnson
Reviewed by Benjamin J. M. Johnson
2013.07.09. Vesco, Le Psautier de Jésus
Jean-Luc Vesco, Le Psautier de Jésus: Les citations des Psaumes dans le Nouveau Testament
Reviewed by Thomas J. Kraus
Reviewed by Thomas J. Kraus
2013.07.08. Skinner and Iverson, Unity and Diversity in the Gospels and Paul
Christopher W. Skinner and Kelly R. Iverson, eds., Unity and Diversity in the Gospels and Paul: Essays in Honor of Frank J. Matera
Reviewed by Lars Kierspel
Reviewed by Lars Kierspel
2013.07.07. Shogren, 1 and 2 Thessalonians
Gary S. Shogren, 1 and 2 Thessalonians
Reviewed by Jason Weaver
Reviewed by Jason Weaver
2013.07.05. Hazony, The Philosophy of Hebrew Scripture
Yoram Hazony, The Philosophy of Hebrew Scripture
Reviewed by Craig G. Bartholomew
Reviewed by Craig G. Bartholomew
2013.07.04. Gericke, The Hebrew Bible and Philosophy of Religion
Jaco Gericke, The Hebrew Bible and Philosophy of Religion
Reviewed by Christian Danz
Reviewed by Christian Danz
2013.07.03. Eddinger, Malachi
Terry W. Eddinger, Malachi: A Handbook on the Hebrew Text
Reviewed by Buzz Brookman
Reviewed by Buzz Brookman
2013.07.01. Arzt-Grabner and Kreinecker, Light from the East
Peter Arzt-Grabner and Christina M. Kreinecker, eds., Light from the East: Papyrologische Kommentare zum Neuen Testament. Akten des internationalen Symposions vom 3.–4. Dezember 2009 am Fachbereich Bibelwissenschaft und Kirchengeschichte der Universität Salzburg
Reviewed by Scott Charlesworth
Reviewed by Scott Charlesworth
2013.06.28. Wall, 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus
Robert W. Wall, 1 and 2 Timothy and Titus
Reviewed by Raymond F. Collins
Reviewed by Raymond F. Collins
2013.06.27. Thorsen and Reeves, What Christians Believe about the Bible
Don Thorsen and Keith H. Reeves, What Christians Believe about the Bible: A Concise Guide for Students
Reviewed by Peter J. Judge
Reviewed by Peter J. Judge
2013.06.26. Reeder, The Enemy in the Household
Caryn A. Reeder, The Enemy in the Household: Family Violence in Deuteronomy and Beyond
Reviewed by Sung Jin Park
Reviewed by Sung Jin Park
2013.06.25. Moss, Ancient Christian Martyrdom
Candida Moss, Ancient Christian Martyrdom: Diverse Practices, Theologies, and Traditions
Reviewed by Jan Willem van Henten
Reviewed by Jan Willem van Henten
2013.06.24. Gerstenberger, Israel in the Persian Period
Erhard S. Gerstenberger, Israel in the Persian Period: The Fifth and Fourth Centuries B.C.E.
Reviewed by Jason Silverman
Reviewed by Jason Silverman
2013.06.22. Elliott, Engaging Leviticus
Mark W. Elliott, Engaging Leviticus: Reading Leviticus Theologically with Its Past Interpreters
Reviewed by Bálint Károly Zabán
Reviewed by Bálint Károly Zabán
2013.06.21. Clarke, On the Margins of Southwest Asia
Joanne Clarke, On the Margins of Southwest Asia: Cyprus during the 6th to 4th Millennia BC
Reviewed by Allen Kerkeslager
Reviewed by Allen Kerkeslager
2013.06.20. Byars, The Sacraments in Biblical Perspective
Ronald P. Byars, The Sacraments in Biblical Perspective
Reviewed by Thomas Bergholz
Reviewed by Thomas Bergholz
2013.06.19. Boda and McConville, Dictionary of the Old Testament: Prophets
Mark J. Boda and J. Gordon McConville, eds., Dictionary of the Old Testament: Prophets
Reviewed by Göran Eidevall
Reviewed by Göran Eidevall
2013.06.18. Sneed, The Politics of Pessimism in Ecclesiastes
Mark R. Sneed, The Politics of Pessimism in Ecclesiastes: A Social-Science Perspective
Reviewed by Martin A. Shields
Reviewed by Martin A. Shields
2013.06.17. Pilhofer, Neues aus der Welt der frühen Christen
Peter Pilhofer, Neues aus der Welt der frühen Christen
Reviewed by Günter Röhser
Reviewed by Günter Röhser
2013.06.16. Oropeza, Jews, Gentiles, and the Opponents of Paul
B. J. Oropeza, Jews, Gentiles, and the Opponents of Paul: The Pauline Letters
Reviewed by Joseph Oryshak
Reviewed by Joseph Oryshak
2013.06.15. Oakman, The Political Aims of Jesus
Douglas E. Oakman, The Political Aims of Jesus
Reviewed by Tobias Hagerland
Reviewed by Tobias Hagerland
2013.06.14. Metzenthin, Jesaja-Auslegung in Qumran
Christian Metzenthin, Jesaja-Auslegung in Qumran
Reviewed by Paul Sanders
Reviewed by Paul Sanders
2013.06.12. Leuchter and Hutton, Levites and Priests in Biblical History and Tradition
Mark Leuchter and Jeremy M. Hutton, eds., Levites and Priests in Biblical History and Tradition
Reviewed by Pekka Pitkanen
Reviewed by Pekka Pitkanen
2013.06.11. Fleming, The Legacy of Israel in Judah’s Bible
Daniel E. Fleming, The Legacy of Israel in Judah’s Bible: History, Politics, and the Reinscribing of Tradition
Reviewed by Yitzhaq Feder
Reviewed by Frank H. Polak
Reviewed by Yitzhaq Feder
Reviewed by Frank H. Polak
2013.06.10. Alehegne, The Ethiopian Commentary on the Book of Genesis
Mersha Alehegne, The Ethiopian Commentary on the Book of Genesis: Critical Edition and Translation
Reviewed by James C. VanderKam
Reviewed by James C. VanderKam
2013.06.09. de Villiers and van Henten, Coping with Violence in the New Testament
Pieter G. R. de Villiers and Jan Willem van Henten, eds., Coping with Violence in the New Testament
Reviewed by James Hanson
Reviewed by James Hanson
2013.06.07. Olyan, Social Theory and the Study of Israelite Religion
Saul M. Olyan, ed., Social Theory and the Study of Israelite Religion: Essays in Retrospect and Prospects
Reviewed by Bob Becking
Reviewed by Aren M. Maeir
Reviewed by Bob Becking
Reviewed by Aren M. Maeir
2013.06.06. Emanuel, From Bards to Biblical Exegetes
David Emanuel, From Bards to Biblical Exegetes: A Close Reading and Intertextual Analysis of Selected Exodus Psalms
Reviewed by David G. Firth
Reviewed by David G. Firth
2013.06.05. Dunson, Individual and Community in Paul’s Letter to the Romans
Ben C. Dunson, Individual and Community in Paul’s Letter to the Romans
Reviewed by Jason Weaver
Reviewed by Jason Weaver
2013.06.04. Dreyer, Institutionalization of Authority and the Naming of Jesus
Yolanda Dreyer, Institutionalization of Authority and the Naming of Jesus
Reviewed by Yongbom Lee
Reviewed by Yongbom Lee
2013.06.03. Cohn, The Memory of the Temple and the Making of the Rabbis
Naftali S. Cohn, The Memory of the Temple and the Making of the Rabbis
Reviewed by Joshua Schwartz
Reviewed by Joshua Schwartz
2013.06.02. Campbell, The Deliverance of God
Douglas A. Campbell, The Deliverance of God: An Apocalyptic Rereading of Justification in Paul
Reviewed by Jeffrey F. Cayzer
Reviewed by Jeffrey F. Cayzer
2013.06.01. Boring, An Introduction to the New Testament
M. Eugene Boring, An Introduction to the New Testament: History, Literature, Theology
Reviewed by Pheme Perkins
Reviewed by Pheme Perkins
2013.05.17. Zetterholm, Jewish Interpretation of the Bible
Karin Hedner Zetterholm, Jewish Interpretation of the Bible: Ancient and Contemporary
Reviewed by Marianne Grohmann
Reviewed by Andrea L. Weiss
Reviewed by Marianne Grohmann
Reviewed by Andrea L. Weiss
2013.05.16. O’Connor, Jeremiah: Pain and Promise
Kathleen M. O’Connor, Jeremiah: Pain and Promise
Reviewed by Bob Becking
Reviewed by Bob Becking
2013.05.14. McGowan and Richards, Method and Meaning
Andrew B. McGowan and Kent Harold Richards, eds., Method and Meaning: Essays on New Testament Interpretation in Honor of Harold W. Attridge
Reviewed by Dennis R. MacDonald
Reviewed by Dennis R. MacDonald
2013.05.13. Lipschits, Knoppers, and Oeming, Judah and the Judeans in the Achaemenid Period
Oded Lipschits, Gary N. Knoppers, and Manfred Oeming, eds., Judah and the Judeans in the Achaemenid Period: Negotiating Identity in an International Context
Reviewed by Frank H. Polak
Reviewed by Frank H. Polak
2013.05.12. Faust, Judah in the Neo-Babylonian Period
Avraham Faust, Judah in the Neo-Babylonian Period: The Archaeology of Desolation
Reviewed by Ulrich Berges
Reviewed by Ulrich Berges
2013.05.11. Beale, Handbook on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament
G. K. Beale, Handbook on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament: Exegesis and Interpretation
Reviewed by Maarten J. J. Menken
Reviewed by Pheme Perkins
Reviewed by Maarten J. J. Menken
Reviewed by Pheme Perkins
2013.05.10. Ascough, Harland, and Kloppenborg, Associations in the Greco-Roman World
Richard S. Ascough, Philip A. Harland, and John S. Kloppenborg, Associations in the Greco-Roman World: A Sourcebook
Reviewed by Richard I. Pervo
Reviewed by Richard I. Pervo
2013.05.09. Zabán, The Pillar Function of the Speeches of Wisdom
Bálint Károly Zabán, The Pillar Function of the Speeches of Wisdom: Proverbs 1:20–33, 8:1–36 and 9:1–6 in the Structural Framework of Proverbs 1–9
Reviewed by James Alfred Loader
Reviewed by James Alfred Loader
2013.05.08. Smith-Christopher, Jonah, Jesus, and Other Good Coyotes
Daniel L. Smith-Christopher, Jonah, Jesus, and Other Good Coyotes: Speaking Peace to Power in the Bible
Reviewed by Joel Stephen Williams
Reviewed by Joel Stephen Williams
2013.05.07. Smith, Christ the Ideal King
Julien Smith, Christ the Ideal King: Cultural Context, Rhetorical Strategy, and the Power of Divine Monarchy in Ephesians
Reviewed by Keith A. Reich
Reviewed by Keith A. Reich
2013.05.05. McKenzie, Idolatry in the Pentateuch
Tracy J. McKenzie, Idolatry in the Pentateuch: An Innertextual Strategy
Reviewed by Sven Petry
Reviewed by Sven Petry
2013.05.04. Liew, ed., Postcolonial Interventions
Tat-siong Benny Liew, ed., Postcolonial Interventions: Essays in Honor of R. S. Sugirtharajah
Reviewed by Anthony Rees
Reviewed by Anthony Rees
2013.05.03. Inselmann, Die Freude im Lukasevangelium
Anke Inselmann, Die Freude im Lukasevangelium: Ein Beitrag zur psychologischen Exegese
Reviewed by Douglas A. Hume
Reviewed by Douglas A. Hume
2013.05.02. Feldmeier and Spieckermann, God of the Living
Reinhard Feldmeier and Hermann Spieckermann, God of the Living: A Biblical Theology
Reviewed by M. Eugene Boring
Reviewed by M. Eugene Boring
2013.05.01. Anderson and Giles, The Samaritan Pentateuch
Robert T. Anderson and Terry Giles, The Samaritan Pentateuch: An Introduction to Its Origin, History, and Significance for Biblical Studies
Reviewed by Magnar Kartveit
Reviewed by Reinhard Pummer
Reviewed by Magnar Kartveit
Reviewed by Reinhard Pummer
2013.04.39. Youngquist, Q 6:37–42
Linden E. Youngquist, Q 6:37–42: Not Judging—The Blind Leading the Blind—The Disciple and the Teacher—The Speck and the Beam
Reviewed by David Sloan
Reviewed by David Sloan
2013.04.38. Talshir, Israel and Its Land
Zipora Talshir, ed., Israel and Its Land: Inscriptions and History: Proceedings of a Conference in Honor of Shmuel Ahituv on the Occasion of His Retirement [Hebrew]
Reviewed by Aren M. Maeir
Reviewed by Aren M. Maeir
2013.04.37. Strawn, The Bible and the Pursuit of Happiness
Brent A. Strawn, ed., The Bible and the Pursuit of Happiness: What the Old and New Testaments Teach Us about the Good Life
Reviewed by Wayne G. Rollins
Reviewed by Wayne G. Rollins
2013.04.36. Newsom, Ringe, and Lapsley, Women’s Bible Commentary
Carol A. Newsom, Sharon H. Ringe, and Jacqueline E. Lapsley, eds., Women’s Bible Commentary
Reviewed by Alice L. Laffey
Reviewed by Alice L. Laffey
2013.04.34. Jeffrey, The King James Bible and the World It Made
David Lyle Jeffrey, ed., The King James Bible and the World It Made
Reviewed by Francis Dalrymple-Hamilton
Reviewed by Francis Dalrymple-Hamilton
2013.04.33. Hazony, The Philosophy of Hebrew Scripture
Yoram Hazony, The Philosophy of Hebrew Scripture
Reviewed by Steven Dunn
Reviewed by Steven Dunn
2013.04.32. Grossman, Rediscovering the Dead Sea Scrolls
Maxine L. Grossman, ed., Rediscovering the Dead Sea Scrolls: An Assessment of Old and New Approaches and Methods
Reviewed by Laura Quick
Reviewed by Laura Quick
2013.04.31. Edgar, The Vulgate Bible, Volume 2: The Historical Books
Swift Edgar, ed., The Vulgate Bible, Volume 2: The Historical Books
Reviewed by Ralph K. Hawkins
Reviewed by Ralph K. Hawkins
2013.04.30. Boadt, Reading the Old Testament
Lawrence Boadt; Richard Clifford and Daniel Harrington, eds., Reading the Old Testament: An Introduction
Reviewed by Sarah Ward
Reviewed by Sarah Ward
2013.04.29. Wajdenbaum, Argonauts of the Desert
Philippe Wajdenbaum, Argonauts of the Desert: Structural Analysis of the Hebrew Bible
Reviewed by Casper J. Labuschagne
Reviewed by Casper J. Labuschagne
2013.04.28. Runia and Sterling, Studia Philonica Annual XXIV, 2012
David T. Runia and Gregory E. Sterling, eds., Studia Philonica Annual XXIV, 2012
Reviewed by Scott Mackie
Reviewed by Scott Mackie
2013.04.27. Robinson and Wall, Called to Lead
Anthony B. Robinson and Robert W. Wall, Called to Lead: Paul’s Letters to Timothy for a New Day
Reviewed by James Howard
Reviewed by James Howard
2013.04.26. Provan and Boda, Let Us Go Up to Zion
Iain Provan and Mark J. Boda, eds., Let Us Go Up to Zion: Essays in Honour of H. G. M. Williamson on the Occasion of His Sixty-Fifth Birthday
Reviewed by Keith Bodner
Reviewed by Keith Bodner
2013.04.25. Pennington, Reading the Gospels Wisely
Jonathan T. Pennington, Reading the Gospels Wisely: A Narrative and Theological Introduction
Reviewed by Joel B. Green
Reviewed by Joel B. Green
2013.04.24. Matthews, The Hebrew Prophets and Their Social World
Victor H. Matthews, The Hebrew Prophets and Their Social World: An Introduction
Reviewed by Aren M. Maeir
Reviewed by Stewart Moore
Reviewed by Aren M. Maeir
Reviewed by Stewart Moore
2013.04.23. Marguerat, Lukas, der erste christliche Historiker
Daniel Marguerat, Lukas, der erste christliche Historiker: Eine Studie zur Apostelgeschichte
Reviewed by Thomas Bergholz
Reviewed by Thomas Bergholz
2013.04.22. Konradt, Israel, Kirche und die Völker im Matthäusevangelium
Matthias Konradt, Israel, Kirche und die Völker im Matthäusevangelium
Reviewed by Donald Senior
Reviewed by Donald Senior
2013.04.21. Hays and Stefan, Revelation and the Politics of Apocalyptic Interpretation
Richard B. Hays and Stefan Alkier, eds., Revelation and the Politics of Apocalyptic Interpretation
Reviewed by Greg Carey
Reviewed by Greg Carey
2013.04.19. Pilch, A Cultural Handbook to the Bible
John J. Pilch, A Cultural Handbook to the Bible
Reviewed by Jeremiah W. Cataldo
2013.04.18. Nickelsburg and Stone, Early Judaism
George W. E. Nickelsburg and Michael E. Stone, eds., Early Judaism: Text and Documents on Faith and Piety
Reviewed by David M. Maas
2013.04.17. Loader, The New Testament on Sexuality
William Loader, The New Testament on Sexuality
Reviewed by Colleen M. Conway
2013.04.16. Grossman, Esther
Jonathan Grossman, Esther: The Outer Narrative and the Hidden Reading
Reviewed by Kelly A. Whitcomb
2013.04.15. Crenshaw, Reading Job
James L. Crenshaw, Reading Job: A Literary and Theological Commentary
Reviewed by Norman Habel
2013.04.12. Bird, Four Views on the Apostle Paul
Michael F. Bird, ed.; Thomas R. Schreiner, Luke Timothy Johnson, Douglas A. Campbell, and Mark D. Nanos, Four Views on the Apostle Paul
Reviewed by Arthur J. Dewey
2013.04.11. Beckman, Bryce, and Cline, The Ahhiyawa Texts
Gary M. Beckman, Trevor R. Bryce, and Eric H. Cline, The Ahhiyawa Texts
Reviewed by Paul Sanders
2013.04.10. Russell, Images of Egypt in Early Biblical Literature
Stephen C. Russell, Images of Egypt in Early Biblical Literature: Cisjordan-Israelite, Transjordan-Israelite, and Judahite Portrayals
Reviewed by Christopher Hays
2013.04.09. Polz, Der Beginn des Neuen Reiches
Daniel Polz, Der Beginn des Neuen Reiches: Zur Vorgeschichte einer Zeitenwende
Reviewed by Roberto B. Gozzoli
2013.04.05. Juel, Shaping the Scriptural Imagination
Donald H. Juel; Shane Berg and Matthew L. Skinner, eds., Shaping the Scriptural Imagination: Truth, Meaning, and the Theological Interpretation of the Bible
Reviewed by Ernest van Eck
2013.04.04. Feder, Blood Expiation in Hittite and Biblical Ritual
Yitzhaq Feder, Blood Expiation in Hittite and Biblical Ritual: Origins, Context, and Meaning
Reviewed by William L. Lyons
2013.04.02. Blumell, Lettered Christians
Lincoln H. Blumell, Lettered Christians: Christians, Letters, and Late Antique Oxyrhynchus
Reviewed by Thomas J. Kraus
2013.03.38. Young and Stearley, The Bible, Rocks and Time
Davis A. Young and Ralph F. Stearley, The Bible, Rocks and Time: Geological Evidence for the Age of the Earth
Reviewed by David M. Maas
2013.03.37. Salter, The Power of Pentecost
Martin C. Salter, The Power of Pentecost: An Examination of Acts 2:17–21
Reviewed by Chris L. de Wet
2013.03.36. Pasquier, Marguerat, and Wénin, L’intrigue dans le récit biblique
Anne Pasquier, Daniel Marguerat, and André Wénin, eds., L’intrigue dans le récit biblique: Quatrième colloque international du RRENAB, Université Laval, Québec, 29 mai–1er juin 2008
Reviewed by Johanna Brankaer
2013.03.35. Lapin, Rabbis as Romans
Hayim Lapin, Rabbis as Romans: The Rabbinic Movement in Palestine, 100–400 CE
Reviewed by Steven Fine
2013.03.34. Harink, Paul, Philosophy, and the Theopolitical Vision
Douglas Harink, Paul, Philosophy, and the Theopolitical Vision: Critical Engagements with Agamben, Badiou, Žižek, and Others
Reviewed by Troels Engberg-Pedersen
2013.03.33. Gnuse, No Tolerance for Tyrants
Robert Gnuse, No Tolerance for Tyrants: The Biblical Assault on Kings and Kingship
Reviewed by James M. Bos
2013.03.32. Edmonds, The “Orphic” Gold Tablets and Greek Religion
Radcliffe G. Edmonds III, The “Orphic” Gold Tablets and Greek Religion: Further along the Path
Reviewed by Edmund P. Cueva
2013.03.31. Dronsch, Bedeutung als Grundbegriff neutestamentlicher Wissenschaft
Kristina Dronsch, Bedeutung als Grundbegriff neutestamentlicher Wissenschaft: Texttheoretische und semiotische Entwürfe zur Kritik der Semantik dargelegt anhand einer Analyse zu zu ἀκούειν in Mk 4
Reviewed by Sidney A. Martin II
2013.03.30. Davies and Edelman, The Historian and the Bible
Philip R. Davies and Diana Vikander Edelman, eds., The Historian and the Bible: Essays in Honour of Lester L. Grabbe
Reviewed by George C. Heider
2013.03.28. Sorek, Remembered for Good
Susan Sorek, Remembered for Good: A Jewish Benefaction System in Ancient Palestine
Reviewed by Carrie Elaine Duncan
2013.03.27. Smith, Dust or Dew
Janet Smith, Dust or Dew: Immortality in the Ancient Near East and in Psalm 49
Reviewed by Ilaria L. E. Ramelli
2013.03.26. Scheetz, The Concept of Canonical Intertextuality and the Book of Daniel
Jordan M. Scheetz, The Concept of Canonical Intertextuality and the Book of Daniel
Reviewed by Philippus J. Botha
Reviewed by Don Collett
2013.03.23. Lapinkivi, The Neo-Assyrian Myth of Ištar’s Descent and Resurrection
Pirjo Lapinkivi, The Neo-Assyrian Myth of Ištar’s Descent and Resurrection
Reviewed by James R. Getz Jr.
2013.03.22. Hossfeld and Zenger, Psalms 3
Frank Lothar Hossfeld and Eric Zenger, Psalms 3: A Commentary on Psalms 101–150
Reviewed by Leonard P. Maré
2013.03.21. Brueggemann, Disruptive Grace
Walter Brueggemann; Carolyn J. Sharp, ed., Disruptive Grace: Reflections on God, Scripture, and the Church
Reviewed by S. D. Giere
2013.03.19. Yamasaki, Perspective Criticism
Gary Yamasaki, Perspective Criticism: Point of View and Evaluative Guidance in Biblical Narrative
Reviewed by Robert C. Tannehill
2013.03.15. Levine, Nahmanides on Genesis
Michelle J. Levine, Nahmanides on Genesis: The Art of Biblical Portraiture
Reviewed by George Savran
2013.03.13. Gerstenberger, Israel in the Persian Period
Erhard S. Gerstenberger, Israel in the Persian Period: The Fifth and Fourth Centuries B.C.E.
Reviewed by John Engle
2013.03.10. Bauckham, Living with Other Creatures
Richard Bauckham, Living with Other Creatures: Green Exegesis and Theology
Reviewed by Phillip Sherman
2013.03.07. Schüssler Fiorenza, Transforming Vision
Elisabeth Schüssler Fiorenza, Transforming Vision: Explorations in Feminist The*logy
Reviewed by Elizabeth Min Hee Kim
2013.03.05. Moxnes, Jesus and the Rise of Nationalism
Halvor Moxnes, Jesus and the Rise of Nationalism: A New Quest for the Nineteenth Century Historical Jesus
Reviewed by Hans Leander
2013.03.04. Kreuzer, Meiser, and Sigismund, Die Septuaginta
Siegfried Kreuzer, Martin Meiser, and Marcus Sigismund, eds., Die Septuaginta: Entstehung, Sprache, Geschichte. 3. Internationale Fachtagung veranstaltet von Septuaginta Deutsch (LXX.D), Wuppertal 22.–25. Juli 2010
Reviewed by Hans Förster
2013.03.02. Dever, The Lives of Ordinary People in Ancient Israel
William G. Dever, The Lives of Ordinary People in Ancient Israel: Where Archaeology and the Bible Intersect
Reviewed by Diana Edelman
Reviewed by Aren M. Maeir
2013.02.38. Scheck, St. Jerome’s Commentaries on Galatians, Titus, and Philemon
Thomas P. Scheck, St. Jerome’s Commentaries on Galatians, Titus, and Philemon
Reviewed by Gerald Bray
2013.02.34. MacDonald, Two Shipwrecked Gospels
Dennis R. MacDonald, Two Shipwrecked Gospels: The Logoi of Jesus and Papias’s Exposition of Logia about the Lord
Reviewed by John Kloppenborg Reviewed by James F. McGrath
2013.02.33. Longman, Introducing the Old Testament
Tremper Longman III, Introducing the Old Testament: A Short Guide to Its History and Message
Reviewed by Trent Butler
2013.02.32. Jackson, Comedy and Feminist Interpretation of the Hebrew Bible
Melissa A. Jackson, Comedy and Feminist Interpretation of the Hebrew Bible: A Subversive Collaboration
Reviewed by Kathryn D. Blanchard
2013.02.31. Cameron, Christ Meets Me Everywhere
Michael Cameron, Christ Meets Me Everywhere: Augustine’s Early Figurative Exegesis
Reviewed by Blossom Stefaniw
2013.02.30. Brodd and Reed, Rome and Religion
Jeffrey Brodd and Jonathan L. Reed, eds., Rome and Religion: A Cross-Disciplinary Dialogue on the Imperial Cult
Reviewed by Edmund Cueva
2013.02.29. Yasur-Landau, Ebeling, and Mazow, Household Archaeology in Ancient Israel and Beyond
Assaf Yasur-Landau, Jennie R. Ebeling, and Laura B. Mazow, eds., Household Archaeology in Ancient Israel and Beyond
Reviewed by Ralph K. Hawkins
2013.02.28. Simon-Shoshan, Stories of the Law
Moshe Simon-Shoshan, Stories of the Law: Narrative Discourse and the Construction of Authority in the Mishnah
Reviewed by Joshua Schwartz
2013.02.27. Schüssler Fiorenza, Transforming Vision
Elisabeth Schüssler Fiorenza, Transforming Vision: Explorations in Feminist The*logy
Reviewed by Daniel Darko
2013.02.26. Rhoads, Dewey, and Michie, Mark as Story
David Rhoads, Joanna Dewey, and Donald Michie, Mark as Story: An Introduction to the Narrative of a Gospel
Reviewed by Michael W. Pahl
2013.02.22. Hägerland, Jesus and the Forgiveness of Sins
Tobias Hägerland, Jesus and the Forgiveness of Sins: An Aspect of His Prophetic Mission
Reviewed by Dion Forster
2013.02.21. Cohen, The Scribes and Scholars of the City of Emar in the Late Bronze Age
Yoram Cohen, The Scribes and Scholars of the City of Emar in the Late Bronze Age
Reviewed by Bryan C. Babcock
2013.02.20. Bauer and Traina, Inductive Bible Study
David R. Bauer and Robert A. Traina, Inductive Bible Study: A Comprehensive Guide to the Practice of Hermeneutics
Reviewed by Justin Marc Smith
2013.02.18. Porter and Robinson, Hermeneutics: An Introduction
Stanley E. Porter and Jason C. Robinson, Hermeneutics: An Introduction to Interpretive Theory
Reviewed by Anthony C. Thiselton
2013.02.17. Metzner, Kaiphas. Der Hohepriester jenes Jahres
Rainer Metzner, Kaiphas. Der Hohepriester jenes Jahres: Geschichte und Deutung
Reviewed by Thomas Bergholz
2013.02.15. Hartman, Mark for the Nations
Lars Hartman, Mark for the Nations: A Text- and Reader-Oriented Commentary
Reviewed by Robert M. Fowler
2013.02.14. Falk, Metso, Parry, and Tigchelaar, Qumran Cave 1 Revisited
Daniel K. Falk, Sarianna Metso, Donald W. Parry, and Eibert J. C. Tigchelaar, eds., Qumran Cave 1 Revisited: Texts from Cave 1 Sixty Years after Their Discovery: Proceedings of the Sixth Meeting of the IOQS in Ljubljana
Reviewed by Samuel Thomas
2013.02.11. Bock, A Theology of Luke and Acts
Darrell L. Bock, A Theology of Luke and Acts: God’s Promised Program, Realized for All Nations
Reviewed by Ulrich Busse
2013.02.09. Torijano Morales and Piquer Otero, Textual Criticism and Dead Sea Scrolls Studies in Honour of Julio Trebolle Barrera
Pablo A. Torijano Morales and Andrés Piquer Otero, eds., Textual Criticism and Dead Sea Scrolls Studies in Honour of Julio Trebolle Barrera: Florilegium Complutense
Reviewed by Andrea Ravasco
2013.02.08. Sneed, The Politics of Pessimism in Ecclesiastes
Mark R. Sneed, The Politics of Pessimism in Ecclesiastes: A Social-Science Perspective
Reviewed by Robert Williamson Jr.
2013.02.07. Roskop, The Wilderness Itineraries
Angela R. Roskop, The Wilderness Itineraries: Genre, Geography, and the Growth of Torah
Reviewed by Nathan MacDonald
2013.02.06. Murphy, Apocalypticism in the Bible and Its World
Frederick J. Murphy, Apocalypticism in the Bible and Its World: A Comprehensive Introduction
Reviewed by Adela Yarbro Collins
Reviewed by Marius Nel
2013.02.02. Hägerland, Jesus and the Forgiveness of Sins
Tobias Hägerland, Jesus and the Forgiveness of Sins: An Aspect of his Prophetic Mission
Reviewed by William R. G. Loader
2013.02.01. Clivaz and Zumstein, Reading New Testament Papyri in Context
Claire Clivaz and Jean Zumstein, eds., Reading New Testament Papyri in Context - Lire des papyrus du Nouveau Testament dans leur contexte
Reviewed by Peter Arzt-Grabner
2013.01.24. Rooke, Handel’s Israelite Oratorio Libretti
Deborah W. Rooke, Handel’s Israelite Oratorio Libretti: Sacred Drama and Biblical Exegesis
Reviewed by Helen Leneman
2013.01.22. Macchi, Nihan, Römer, and Rückl, Les recueils prophétiques de la Bible
Jean-Daniel Macchi, Christophe Nihan, Thomas Römer, and Jan Rückl, eds., Les recueils prophétiques de la Bible: Origines, milieux, et contexte proche-oriental
Reviewed by James M. Bos
2013.01.21. García Serrano, The Presentation in the Temple
Andrés García Serrano, The Presentation in the Temple: The Narrative Function of Lk 2:22–39 in Luke-Acts
Reviewed by Sean Adams
2013.01.19. Davidson, Empire and Exile
Steed Vernyl Davidson, Empire and Exile: Postcolonial Readings of the Book of Jeremiah
Reviewed by Bob Becking
2013.01.17. Stein, A Basic Guide to Interpreting the Bible
Robert H. Stein, A Basic Guide to Interpreting the Bible: Playing by the Rules
Reviewed by Bálint Károly Zabán
2013.01.16. Schlimm, From Fratricide to Forgiveness
Matthew R. Schlimm, From Fratricide to Forgiveness: The Language and Ethics of Anger in Genesis
Reviewed by Phillip Sherman
2013.01.15. Ruth, Steenwyk, and Witvliet, Walking Where Jesus Walked
Lester Ruth, Carrie Steenwyk, and John D. Witvliet, Walking Where Jesus Walked: Worship in Fourth-Century Jerusalem
Reviewed by Amy Donaldson
2013.01.14. Kloppenborg and Newman, Editing the Bible
John S. Kloppenborg and Judith H. Newman, eds., Editing the Bible: Assessing the Task Past and Present
Reviewed by Marcus Sigismund
2013.01.13. Keener, Acts: An Exegetical Commentary, vol. 1
Craig S. Keener, Acts: An Exegetical Commentary, vol. 1: Introduction and 1:1–2:47
Reviewed by Richard I. Pervo
Reviewed by Daniel L. Smith
Reviewed by Joseph B. Tyson
2013.01.11. Dell, Mastin, and Aitken, On Stone and Scroll
Katharine J. Dell, Brian A. Mastin, and James K. Aitken, eds., On Stone and Scroll: Essays in Honour of Graham Ivor Davies
Reviewed by Lena-Sofia Tiemeyer
2013.01.09. Williams, Maccabean Martyr Traditions in Paul’s Theology of Atonement
Jarvis J. Williams, Maccabean Martyr Traditions in Paul’s Theology of Atonement: Did Martyr Theology Shape Paul’s Conception of Jesus’s Death?
Reviewed by Jan Willem van Henten
2013.01.08. Schüssler, Biblia Coptica: Die koptischen Bibeltexte 4/4
Karlheinz Schüssler, ed., Biblia Coptica: Die koptischen Bibeltexte. Vollständiges Verzeichnis mit Standorten. Band 4/Lieferung 4: sa 721–780
Reviewed by Blossom Stefaniw
2013.01.07. Saulnier, Calendrical Variations in Second Temple Judaism
Stéphane Saulnier, Calendrical Variations in Second Temple Judaism: New Perspectives on the ‘Date of the Last Supper’ Debate
Reviewed by Helen Jacobus
2013.01.06. Longenecker, Hearing the Silence
Bruce W. Longenecker, Hearing the Silence: Jesus on the Edge and God in the Gap—Luke 4 in Narrative Perspective
Reviewed by Michal Beth Dinkler
2013.01.05. Harlow, Hogan, Goff, and Kaminsky, The “Other” in Second Temple Judaism
Daniel C. Harlow, Karina Martin Hogan, Matthew Goff, and Joel S. Kaminsky, eds., The “Other” in Second Temple Judaism: Essays in Honor of John J. Collins
Reviewed by James D. G. Dunn
2013.01.03. Driver, Brevard Childs, Biblical Theologian
Daniel R. Driver, Brevard Childs, Biblical Theologian: For the Church’s One Bible
Reviewed by Philippus J. Botha
2013.01.02. Cantrell, The Horsemen of Israel
Deborah O’Daniel Cantrell, The Horsemen of Israel: Horses and Chariotry in Monarchic Israel
Reviewed by Raz Kletter
2013.01.01. Bons and Joosten, Septuagint Vocabulary
Eberhard Bons and Jans Joosten, eds., Septuagint Vocabulary: Pre-history, Usage, Reception
Reviewed by Francis Dalrymple-Hamilton
Reviewed by Daniel M. O’Hare