Reviewed by M. Eugene Boring
2015.07.67. Waetjen, The Letter to the Romans
Herman C. Waetjen, The Letter to the Romans: Salvation as Justice and the Deconstruction of Law
2015.07.66. Tyson, The Ammonites
Craig W. Tyson, The Ammonites: Elites, Empires, and Sociopolitical Change (1000–500 BCE)
Reviewed by Aren M. Maeir
2015.07.65. Tite, The Apocryphal Epistle to the Laodiceans
Philip L. Tite, The Apocryphal Epistle to the Laodiceans: An Epistolary and Rhetorical Analysis
Reviewed by Christopher R. Matthews
2015.07.64. Tiemeyer and Barstad, Continuity and Discontinuity
Lena-Sofia Tiemeyer and Hans M. Barstad, eds., Continuity and Discontinuity: Chronological and Thematic Development in Isaiah 40–66
Reviewed by Marvin A. Sweeney
2015.07.63. Niehaus, Biblical Theology
Jeffrey Jay Niehaus, Biblical Theology, Volume 1: The Common Grace Covenants
Reviewed by Jens Bruun Kofoed
2015.07.62. Markschies, Hellenisierung des Christentums
Christoph Markschies, Hellenisierung des Christentums: Sinn und Unsinn einer historischen Deutungskategorie
Reviewed by Harold W. Attridge
2015.07.61. Mainwaring, Mark, Mutuality, and Mental Health
Simon Mainwaring, Mark, Mutuality, and Mental Health: Encounters with Jesus
Reviewed by Edwin K. Broadhead
2015.07.60. Kelhoffer, Conceptions of “Gospel” and Legitimacy in Early Christianity
James A. Kelhoffer, Conceptions of “Gospel” and Legitimacy in Early Christianity
Reviewed by Albert Lukaszewski
2015.07.59. Horster and Klöckner, Cities and Priests
Marietta Horster and Anja Klöckner, eds., Cities and Priests: Cult Personnel in Asia Minor and the Aegean Islands from the Hellenistic to the Imperial Period
Reviewed by John S. Kloppenborg
2015.07.58. Havea, Neville, and Wainwright, Bible, Borders, Belonging(s)
Jione Havea, David J. Neville, and Elaine M. Wainwright, eds., Bible, Borders, Belonging(s): Engaging Readings from Oceania
Reviewed by Yak-Hwee Tan
2015.07.57. Frick, Paul in the Grip of the Philosophers
Peter Frick, Paul in the Grip of the Philosophers: The Apostle and Contemporary Continental Philosophy
Reviewed by Mark Elliott
Reviewed by Jay Twomey
2015.07.56. Douglas, A Polemical Preacher of Joy
Jerome N. Douglas, A Polemical Preacher of Joy: An Anti-apocalpytic Genre for Qoheleth’s Message of Joy
Reviewed by Mark Sneed
2015.07.54. Becker, Engberg-Pedersen, and Muller, Mark and Paul
Eve-Marie Becker, Troels Engberg-Pedersen, and Mogens Muller, eds., Mark and Paul: Comparative Essays Part II For and Against Pauline Influence on Mark
Reviewed by Thomas P. Nelligan
2015.07.53. Williams, Jesus Tried and True
H. H. Drake Williams III, Jesus Tried and True: Why the Four Canonical Gospels Provide the Best Picture of Jesus
Reviewed by Richard A. Burridge
Reviewed by Richard A. Burridge
2015.07.52. Urbano, The Philosophical Life
Arthur P. Urbano, The Philosophical Life: Biography and the Crafting of Intellectual Identity in Late Antiquity
Reviewed by Edmund P. Cueva
Reviewed by Edmund P. Cueva
2015.07.51. Sweat, The Theological Role of Paradox in the Gospel of Mark
Laura C. Sweat, The Theological Role of Paradox in the Gospel of Mark
Reviewed by M. Geert van Oyen
Reviewed by M. Geert van Oyen
2015.07.50. Römer, Dark God
Thomas Römer, Dark God: Cruelty, Sex, and Violence in the Old Testament
Reviewed by Juan Miguel Betancourt
Reviewed by Juan Miguel Betancourt
2015.07.49. Neufeld, Mockery and Secretism in the Social World of Mark’s Gospel
Dietmar Neufeld, Mockery and Secretism in the Social World of Mark’s Gospel
Reviewed by Joshua D. Garroway
Reviewed by Joshua D. Garroway
2015.07.48. Mobley, The Return of the Chaos Monsters
Gregory Mobley, The Return of the Chaos Monsters—and Other Backstories of the Bible
Reviewed by Bernard F. Batto
Reviewed by Bernard F. Batto
2015.07.47. McNeel, Paul as Infant and Nursing Mother
Jennifer Houston McNeel, Paul as Infant and Nursing Mother: Metaphor, Rhetoric, and Identity in 1 Thessalonians 2:5–8
Reviewed by Thomas R. Blanton IV
Reviewed by Thomas R. Blanton IV
2015.07.46. Lamb, Text, Context and the Johannine Community
David A. Lamb, Text, Context and the Johannine Community: A Sociolinguistic Analysis of the Johannine Writings
Reviewed by Wendy E. S. North
Reviewed by Wendy E. S. North
2015.07.45. De Andrado, The Akedah Servant Complex
Paba Nidhani De Andrado, The Akedah Servant Complex: The Soteriological Linkage of Genesis 22 and Isaiah 53 in Ancient Jewish and Christian Writings
Reviewed by John W. Fadden
Reviewed by John W. Fadden
2015.07.44. Cole, Psalms 1–2
Robert L. Cole, Psalms 1–2: Gateway to the Psalter
Reviewed by W. Dennis Tucker Jr.
Reviewed by W. Dennis Tucker Jr.
2015.07.43. Uytanlet, Luke-Acts and Jewish Historiography
Samson Uytanlet, Luke-Acts and Jewish Historiography: A Study on the Theology, Literature, and Ideology of Luke-Acts
Reviewed by Andrew W. Pitts
Reviewed by Andrew W. Pitts
2015.07.42. Ulmer and Ulmer, Righteous Giving to the Poor
Rivka Ulmer and Moshe Ulmer, Righteous Giving to the Poor: Tzedakah (“Charity”) in Classic Rabbinic Judaism
Reviewed by Zev Garber
Reviewed by Zev Garber
2015.07.40. Sargent, David Being a Prophet
Benjamin Sargent, David Being a Prophet: The Contingency of Scripture upon History in the New Testament
Reviewed by Kenneth D. Litwak
Reviewed by Kenneth D. Litwak
2015.07.39. Royalty, The Origin of Heresy
Robert M. Royalty Jr., The Origin of Heresy: A History of Discourse in Second Temple Judaism and Early Christianity
Reviewed by Joseph Azize
Reviewed by Joseph Azize
2015.07.38. Provan, Seriously Dangerous Religion
Iain Provan, Seriously Dangerous Religion: What the Old Testament Really Says and Why It Matters
Reviewed by Richard S. Briggs
Reviewed by Richard S. Briggs
2015.07.37. Oakman, Jesus, Debt, and the Lord’s Prayer
Douglas E. Oakman, Jesus, Debt, and the Lord’s Prayer: First-Century Debt and Jesus’ Intentions
Reviewed by David A. Fiensy
Reviewed by David A. Fiensy
2015.07.36. Münnich, The God Resheph in the Ancient Near East
Maciej M. Münnich, The God Resheph in the Ancient Near East
Reviewed by Michael S. Moore
Reviewed by Michael S. Moore
2015.07.35. McDaniel, Experiencing Irony in the First Gospel
Karl McDaniel, Experiencing Irony in the First Gospel: Suspense, Surprise and Curiosity
Reviewed by Glenna Jackson
Reviewed by Glenna Jackson
2015.07.34. Keener, A Canonical Exegesis of Psalm 8
Hubert James Keener, A Canonical Exegesis of Psalm 8: YHWH’s Maintenance of the Created Order through Divine Reversal
Reviewed by Philippus J. Botha
Reviewed by Philippus J. Botha
2015.07.33. Jenott and Gribetz, Jewish and Christian Cosmogony in Late Antiquity
Lance Jenott and Sarit Kattan Gribetz, eds., Jewish and Christian Cosmogony in Late Antiquity
Reviewed by Steven Thompson
Reviewed by Steven Thompson
2015.07.32. Jefford, The Epistle to Diognetus
Clayton N. Jefford, The Epistle to Diognetus (with the Fragment of Quadratus): Introduction, Text, and Commentary
Reviewed by Jonathan A. Draper
Reviewed by Jonathan A. Draper
2015.07.31. Heide, Das Testament Abrahams
Martin Heide, Das Testament Abrahams: Edition und Übersetzung der arabischen und äthiopischen Versionen
Reviewed by Curt Niccum
Reviewed by Curt Niccum
2015.07.30. Fried, Ezra and the Law in History and Tradition
Lisbeth S. Fried, Ezra and the Law in History and Tradition
Reviewed by Thomas Hieke
Reviewed by Thomas Hieke
2015.07.29. Forbes, 1 Peter
Greg W. Forbes, 1 Peter: Exegetical Guide to the Greek New Testament
Reviewed by Terrance D. Callan
Reviewed by Terrance D. Callan
2015.07.28. Flesher, Dempsey, and Boda, Why? … How Long?
Leann Snow Flesher, Carol J. Dempsey, and Mark J. Boda, eds., Why? … How Long? Studies on Voice(s) of Lamentation Rooted in Biblical Hebrew Poetry
Reviewed by George Savran
Reviewed by George Savran
2015.07.27. Deines, Acts of God in History
Roland Deines; Christoph Ochs and Peter Watts, eds., Acts of God in History: Studies Towards Recovering a Theological Historiography
Reviewed by Wil Rogan
Reviewed by Wil Rogan
2015.07.26. Cribiore, Libanius the Sophist
Raffaella Cribiore, Libanius the Sophist: Rhetoric, Reality, and Religion in the Fourth Century
Reviewed by Thomas Olbricht
Reviewed by Thomas Olbricht
2015.07.25. Bautch and Racine, Beauty and the Bible
Richard J. Bautch and Jean-François Racine, eds., Beauty and the Bible: Toward a Hermeneutics of Biblical Aesthetics
Reviewed by Richard Viladescu
Reviewed by Richard Viladescu
2015.07.24. Barnes, Reading 1 Corinthians with Philosophically Educated Women
Nathan J. Barnes, Reading 1 Corinthians with Philosophically Educated Women
Reviewed by Timothy A. Brookins
Reviewed by Timothy A. Brookins
2015.07.23. Whitelam, Holy Land as Homeland?
Keith W. Whitelam, ed., Holy Land as Homeland? Models for Constructing the Historic Landscapes of Jesus
Reviewed by Emanuel Pfoh
Reviewed by Emanuel Pfoh
2015.07.22. Thomas, Anatomical Idiom and Emotional Expression
Angela Thomas, Anatomical Idiom and Emotional Expression: A Comparison of the Hebrew Bible and the Septuagint
Reviewed by Benjamin M. Austin
Reviewed by Benjamin M. Austin
2015.07.21. Sekine, Philosophical Interpretations of the Old Testament
Seizo Sekine, Philosophical Interpretations of the Old Testament
Reviewed by Walter Moberly
Reviewed by Walter Moberly
2015.07.20. Rothschild and Schröter, The Rise and Expansion of Christianity in the First Three Centuries of the Common Era
Clare K. Rothschild and Jens Schröter, eds., The Rise and Expansion of Christianity in the First Three Centuries of the Common Era
Reviewed by Eve-Marie Becker
Reviewed by Eve-Marie Becker
2015.07.19. Regev, The Hasmoneans
Eyal Regev, The Hasmoneans: Ideology, Archaeology, Identity
Reviewed by James S. Lee
Reviewed by James S. Lee
2015.07.18. Nicholson, Deuteronomy and the Judaean Diaspora
Ernest Nicholson, Deuteronomy and the Judaean Diaspora
Reviewed by Jeremy M. Hutton
Reviewed by Jeremy M. Hutton
2015.07.17. Munari, Il compimento della Torah
Matteo Munari, Il compimento della Torah: Gesù e la Scrittura in Mt 5, 17–48
Reviewed by Andrea Ravasco
Reviewed by Andrea Ravasco
2015.07.16. Mason and Robinson, Early Christian Reader
Steve Mason and Tom Robinson, eds., Early Christian Reader
Reviewed by H. H. Drake Williams III
Reviewed by Arie W. Zwiep
Reviewed by H. H. Drake Williams III
Reviewed by Arie W. Zwiep
2015.07.14. Lamoreaux, Ritual, Women, and Philippi
Jason T. Lamoreaux, Ritual, Women, and Philippi: Reimagining the Early Philippian Community
Reviewed by Angela Standhartinger
Reviewed by Angela Standhartinger
2015.07.13. Kelle, Ames, and Wright, Warfare, Ritual, and Symbol in Biblical and Modern Contexts
Brad E. Kelle, Frank Ritchel Ames, and Jacob L. Wright, eds., Warfare, Ritual, and Symbol in Biblical and Modern Contexts
Reviewed by Kyle H. Keimer
Reviewed by William L. Lyons
Reviewed by Kyle H. Keimer
Reviewed by William L. Lyons
2015.07.12. Grunstaudl, Petrus Alexandrinus
Wolfgang Grunstaudl, Petrus Alexandrinus: Studien zum historischen und theologischen Ort des Zweiten Petrusbriefes
Reviewed by Rob van Houwelingen
Reviewed by Rob van Houwelingen
2015.07.10. Whitlark, Resisting Empire
Jason A. Whitlark, Resisting Empire: Rethinking the Purpose of the Letter to “the Hebrews”
Reviewed by Arie W. Zwiep
Reviewed by Arie W. Zwiep
2015.07.08. Twelftree, Paul and the Miraculous
Graham H. Twelftree, Paul and the Miraculous: A Historical Reconstruction
Reviewed by Clare K. Rothschild
Reviewed by Clare K. Rothschild
2015.07.07. Sumney, The Bible: An Introduction
Jerry L. Sumney, The Bible: An Introduction
Reviewed by Ryan Bonfiglio
Reviewed by Ryan Bonfiglio
2015.07.06. Peeler, You Are My Son
Amy L. B. Peeler, You Are My Son: The Family of God in the Epistle to the Hebrews
Reviewed by Scott D. Mackie
Reviewed by Scott D. Mackie
2015.07.05. MacGinnis, The Arrows of the Sun
John MacGinnis, The Arrows of the Sun: Armed Forces in Sippar in the First Millennium BC
Reviewed by Russell Mack
Reviewed by Russell Mack
2015.07.04. Janowski, Arguing with God
Bernd Janowski, Arguing with God: A Theological Anthropology of the Psalms
Reviewed by Walter Moberly
Reviewed by Walter Moberly
2015.07.02. Blanchard and Webster, Lady Parts
Kathryn D. Blanchard and Jane S. Webster, eds., Lady Parts: Biblical Women and The Vagina Monologues
Reviewed by Janet Everhart
Reviewed by Janet Everhart
2015.07.01. Becking, Reflections on the Silence of God
Bob Becking, ed., Reflections on the Silence of God: A Discussion with Marjo Korpel and Johannes de Moor
Reviewed by Ulrich Berges
Reviewed by Ulrich Berges
2015.06.93. Wright, David, King of Israel, and Caleb in Biblical Memory
Jacob L. Wright, David, King of Israel, and Caleb in Biblical Memory
Reviewed by A. Graeme Auld
Reviewed by Bob Becking
Reviewed by A. Graeme Auld
Reviewed by Bob Becking
2015.06.92. Wilke, Die Gebete der Propheten
Alexa F. Wilke, Die Gebete der Propheten: Anrufungen Gottes im ‘corpus propheticum’ der Hebräischen Bibel
Reviewed by Gert Kwakkel
Reviewed by Gert Kwakkel
2015.06.91. Stoops, The Acts of Peter
Robert F. Stoops, The Acts of Peter
Reviewed by Jason Sturdevant
Reviewed by Jason Sturdevant
2015.06.90. Paris, Narrative Obtrusion in the Hebrew Bible
Christopher T. Paris, Narrative Obtrusion in the Hebrew Bible
Reviewed by Karolien Vermeulen
Reviewed by Benjamin J.M. Johnson
Reviewed by Karolien Vermeulen
Reviewed by Benjamin J.M. Johnson
2015.06.88. Llewelyn and Harrison, New Documents Illustrating Early Christianity
S. R. Llewelyn and J. R. Harrison, eds., New Documents Illustrating Early Christianity: Greek and Other Inscriptions and Papyri Published 1988–1992
Reviewed by Thomas J. Kraus
Reviewed by Thomas J. Kraus
2015.06.87. Holladay, Fitzgerald, Sterling, and Thompson, Light from the Gentiles
Carl R. Holladay, John T. Fitzgerald, Gregory E. Sterling, and James W. Thompson, eds., Light from the Gentiles: Hellenistic Philosophy and Early Christianity: Collected Essays, 1959–2012, by Abraham J. Malherbe
Reviewed by Matthew V. Novenson
Reviewed by Matthew V. Novenson
2015.06.86. Harris, The Nature of Creation
Mark Harris, The Nature of Creation: Examining the Bible and Science
Reviewed by Graham B. Walker Jr.
Reviewed by Graham B. Walker Jr.
2015.06.85. Hansen, Silence and Praise
Ryan Leif Hansen, Silence and Praise: Rhetorical Cosmology and Political Theology in the Book of Revelation
Reviewed by Shane J. Wood
Reviewed by Shane J. Wood
2015.06.84. Goodwin, Translating the English Bible
Philip Goodwin, Translating the English Bible: From Relevance to Deconstruction
Reviewed by Clement Tong
Reviewed by Clement Tong
2015.06.82. Gibson, Peter between Jerusalem and Antioch
Jack J. Gibson, Peter between Jerusalem and Antioch: Peter, James and the Gentiles
Reviewed by Timothy P. Henderson
Reviewed by Timothy P. Henderson
2015.06.81. Farber, Lamaštu
Walter Farber, Lamaštu: An Edition of the Canonical Series of Lamaštu Incantations and Rituals and Related Texts from the Second and First Millennia B.C.
Reviewed by Michael S. Moore
Reviewed by Michael S. Moore
2015.06.80. Coogan, The Ten Commandments
Michael Coogan, The Ten Commandments: A Short History of an Ancient Text
Reviewed by Ralph K. Hawkins
Reviewed by Zev Garber
Reviewed by Ralph K. Hawkins
Reviewed by Zev Garber
2015.06.79. Claassens and Spronk, Fragile Dignity
L. Juliana Claassens and Klaas Spronk, eds., Fragile Dignity: Intercontextual Conversations on Scriptures, Family, and Violence
Reviewed by Marta Høyland Lavik
Reviewed by Marta Høyland Lavik
2015.06.78. Casey, Jesus: Evidence and Argument or Mythicist Myths?
Maurice Casey, Jesus: Evidence and Argument or Mythicist Myths?
Reviewed by James F. McGrath
Reviewed by James F. McGrath
2015.06.77. Bateman, Interpreting the General Letters
Herbert W. Bateman IV, Interpreting the General Letters: An Exegetical Handbook
Reviewed by Brian C. Small
Reviewed by Brian C. Small
2015.06.75. Waters, Ancient Persia
Matt Waters, Ancient Persia: A Concise History of the Achaemenid Empire, 550–330 BCE
Reviewed by Jason Silverman
Reviewed by Jason Silverman
2015.06.74. Wallace, Election of the Lesser Son
David R. Wallace, Election of the Lesser Son: Paul’s Lament-Midrash in Romans 9–11
Reviewed by A. Chadwick Thornhill
Reviewed by A. Chadwick Thornhill
2015.06.73. Tuval, From Jerusalem Priest to Roman Jew
Michael Tuval, From Jerusalem Priest to Roman Jew: On Josephus and the Paradigms of Ancient Judaism
Reviewed by Jonathan Klawans
Reviewed by Jonathan Klawans
2015.06.72. Rodríguez, Oral Tradition and the New Testament
Rafael Rodríguez, Oral Tradition and the New Testament: A Guide for the Perplexed
Reviewed by Werner H. Kelber
Reviewed by Werner H. Kelber
2015.06.71. Porter and Westfall, The Church, Then and Now
Stanley E. Porter and Cynthia Long Westfall, eds., The Church, Then and Now
Reviewed by Nijay Gupta
Reviewed by Nijay Gupta
2015.06.70. Olsson, A Commentary on the Letters of John
Birger Olsson, A Commentary on the Letters of John: An Intra-Jewish Approach
Reviewed by Daniel R. Streett
Reviewed by Daniel R. Streett
2015.06.69. Miller, Royal Hittite Instructions and Related Administrative Texts
Jared L. Miller, Royal Hittite Instructions and Related Administrative Texts
Reviewed by Michael S. Moore
Reviewed by Michael S. Moore
2015.06.68. Leonhard and Lohr, Literature or Liturgy?
Clemens Leonhard and Hermut Lohr, eds., Literature or Liturgy?
Reviewed by Thomas Bergholz
Reviewed by Thomas Bergholz
2015.06.67. Kyrychenko, The Roman Army and the Expansion of the Gospel
Alexander Kyrychenko, The Roman Army and the Expansion of the Gospel: The Role of the Centurion in Luke-Acts
Reviewed by James M. Morgan
Reviewed by James M. Morgan
2015.06.66. van der Horst, Studies in Ancient Judaism and Early Christianity
Pieter W. van der Horst, Studies in Ancient Judaism and Early Christianity
Reviewed by Matthew J. Grey
Reviewed by Matthew J. Grey
2015.06.65. Hengel, Between Jesus and Paul
Martin Hengel, Between Jesus and Paul: Studies in the Earliest History of Christianity
Reviewed by Timothy P. Henderson
Reviewed by Timothy P. Henderson
2015.06.64. Green and Meadowcroft, Ears That Hear
Joel B. Green and Tim Meadowcroft, eds., Ears That Hear: Explorations in Theological Interpretation of the Bible
Reviewed by Craig L. Blomberg
Reviewed by Craig L. Blomberg
2015.06.63. Frey and Standhartinger, Neues Testament und frührabbinisches Judentum
Jörg Frey and Angela Standhartinger, eds., Neues Testament und frührabbinisches Judentum
Reviewed by Judith M. Lieu
Reviewed by Judith M. Lieu
2015.06.62. Duvall and Hays, Living God’s Word
J. Scott Duvall and J. Daniel Hays, Living God’s Word: Discovering Our Place in the Great Story of Scripture
Reviewed by James W. Thompson
Reviewed by James W. Thompson
2015.06.61. Dutcher-Walls, Reading the Historical Books
Patricia Dutcher-Walls, Reading the Historical Books: A Student’s Guide to Engaging the Biblical Text
Reviewed by Iain Provan
Reviewed by Iain Provan
2015.06.60. Davies, On the Origins of Judaism
Philip R. Davies, On the Origins of Judaism
Reviewed by Daniel Boyarin
Reviewed by Daniel Boyarin
2015.06.59. Crowe, The Obedient Son
Brandon D. Crowe, The Obedient Son: Deuteronomy and Christology in the Gospel of Matthew
Reviewed by Don Garlington
Reviewed by Don Garlington
2015.06.58. Briones, Paul’s Financial Policy
David E. Briones, Paul’s Financial Policy: A Socio-theological Approach
Reviewed by Julien M. Ogereau
Reviewed by Julien M. Ogereau
2015.06.57. Bing and Höschele, Aristaenetus, Erotic Letters
Peter Bing and Regina Höschele, Aristaenetus, Erotic Letters
Reviewed by Richard I. Pervo
Reviewed by Richard I. Pervo
2015.06.56. Wedderburn, The Death of Jesus
Alexander J. M. Wedderburn, The Death of Jesus: Some Reflections on Jesus-Traditions and Paul
Reviewed by Peter Frick
Reviewed by Peter Frick
2015.06.55. Taylor, The Body in Biblical, Christian and Jewish Texts
Joan E. Taylor, ed., The Body in Biblical, Christian and Jewish Texts
Reviewed by Joshua Schwartz
Reviewed by Joshua Schwartz
2015.06.54. Small, The Characterization of Jesus in the Book of Hebrews
Brian C. Small, The Characterization of Jesus in the Book of Hebrews
Reviewed by Felix H. Cortez
Reviewed by Felix H. Cortez
2015.06.53. Reymond, Qumran Hebrew
Eric D. Reymond, Qumran Hebrew: An Overview of Orthography, Phonology, and Morphology
Reviewed by Emanuel Tov
Reviewed by Emanuel Tov
2015.06.52. Oh, Oh, That You Would Rend the Heavens and Come Down!
Abraham Sung-Ho Oh, Oh, That You Would Rend the Heavens and Come Down! The Eschatological Theology of Third Isaiah (Isaiah 56–66)
Reviewed by Klaus Koenen
Reviewed by Klaus Koenen
2015.06.51. Patte and Mihoc, Greek Patristic and Eastern Orthodox Interpretations of Romans
Daniel Patte and Vasile Mihoc, eds., Greek Patristic and Eastern Orthodox Interpretations of Romans
Reviewed by Michael F. Bird
Reviewed by Michael F. Bird
2015.06.50. Patte, The Cambridge Dictionary of Christianity
Daniel Patte, ed., The Cambridge Dictionary of Christianity
Reviewed by Valeriy Alikin
Reviewed by Valeriy Alikin
2015.06.49. Pate, Apostle of the Last Days
C. Marvin Pate, Apostle of the Last Days: The Life, Letters, and Theology of Paul
Reviewed by James Hanson
Reviewed by James Hanson
2015.06.48. Neef, Die Prüfung Abrahams
Heinz-Dieter Neef, Die Prüfung Abrahams: Eine exegetisch-theologische Studie zu Gen 22,1–19
Reviewed by Thomas Hieke
Reviewed by Thomas Hieke
2015.06.47. Miano, Shadow on the Steps
David Miano, Shadow on the Steps: Time Measurement in Ancient Israel
Reviewed by Trent C. Butler
Reviewed by Trent C. Butler
2015.06.46. Matthews, The Acts of the Apostles
Shelly Matthews, The Acts of the Apostles: Taming the Tongues of Fire
Reviewed by Brian LePort
Reviewed by Brian LePort
2015.06.45. Levine, Short Stories by Jesus
Amy-Jill Levine, Short Stories by Jesus: The Enigmatic Parables of a Controversial Rabbi
Reviewed by Jessica Tinklenberg
Reviewed by Jessica Tinklenberg
2015.06.44. Keener, Acts: An Exegetical Commentary (3:1–14:28)
Craig S. Keener, Acts: An Exegetical Commentary (3:1–14:28)
Reviewed by Joshua L. Mann
Reviewed by Justin A. Mihoc
Reviewed by Joshua L. Mann
Reviewed by Justin A. Mihoc
2015.06.43. Hundley, Keeping Heaven on Earth
Michael B. Hundley, Keeping Heaven on Earth: Safeguarding the Divine Presence in the Priestly Tabernacle
Reviewed by Nevada L. DeLapp
Reviewed by Nevada L. DeLapp
2015.06.42. Hubmann, Prophetie an der Grenze
Franz D. Hubmann; ed. Werner Urbanz, Prophetie an der Grenze: Studien zum Jeremiabuch und zum Corpus Propheticum
Reviewed by Mark E. Biddle
Reviewed by Mark E. Biddle
2015.06.41. Handy, Psalm 29 through Time and Tradition
Lowell K. Handy, ed., Psalm 29 through Time and Tradition
Reviewed by Wojciech Wegrzyniak
Reviewed by Wojciech Wegrzyniak
2015.06.40. Grayson and Novotny, The Royal Inscriptions of Sennacherib
A. Kirk Grayson and Jamie Novotny, The Royal Inscriptions of Sennacherib, King of Assyria (704–681 BC), Part 2
Reviewed by Michael S. Moore
Reviewed by Michael S. Moore
2015.06.39. Graves, The Inspiration and Interpretation of Scripture
Michael Graves, The Inspiration and Interpretation of Scripture: What the Early Church Can Teach Us
Reviewed by Kenneth D. Litwak
Reviewed by Kenneth D. Litwak
2015.06.38. Feldman, Kugel, and Schiffman, Outside the Bible
Louis H. Feldman, James L. Kugel, and Lawrence H. Schiffman, eds., Outside the Bible: Ancient Jewish Writing Related to Scripture
Reviewed by Igal German
Reviewed by Igal German
2015.06.37. Chilton, Visions of the Apocalypse
Bruce Chilton, Visions of the Apocalypse: Receptions of John’s Revelation in Western Imagination
Reviewed by Ian Boxall
Reviewed by Ian Boxall
2015.06.36. Carter, Seven Events That Shaped the New Testament World
Warren Carter, Seven Events That Shaped the New Testament World
Reviewed by Richard Johnson
Reviewed by Richard Johnson
2015.06.35. Aichele, The Letters of Jude and Second Peter
George Aichele, The Letters of Jude and Second Peter: Paranoia and the Slaves of Christ
Reviewed by Andrew Mbuvi
Reviewed by Andrew Mbuvi
2015.06.34. Wright, Paul and the Faithfulness of God
N. T. Wright, Paul and the Faithfulness of God
Reviewed by Russell Morton
Reviewed by Russell Morton
2015.06.33. Stevens, Leadership Roles of the Old Testament
Marty E. Stevens, Leadership Roles of the Old Testament: King, Prophet, Priest, Sage
Reviewed by Daniel S. Diffey
Reviewed by Daniel S. Diffey
2015.06.32. Schmidt, Das Buch Jeremia: Kapitel 21–52
Werner H. Schmidt, Das Buch Jeremia: Kapitel 21–52
Reviewed by Bob Becking
Reviewed by Bob Becking
2015.06.31. Scanu, Alla luce delle Scritture
M. Pina Scanu, ed., Alla luce delle Scritture: Studi in onore di Giovanni Odasso
Reviewed by Andrea Ravasco
Reviewed by Andrea Ravasco
2015.06.30. Lüdemann, The Earliest Christian Text
Gerd Lüdemann, The Earliest Christian Text: 1 Thessalonians
Reviewed by Trevor J. Burke
Reviewed by Trevor J. Burke
2015.06.29. Leene, Newness in Old Testament Prophecy
Henk Leene, Newness in Old Testament Prophecy: An Intertextual Study
Reviewed by J. Michael Thigpen
Reviewed by J. Michael Thigpen
2015.06.28. Joseph, The Nonviolent Messiah
Simon J. Joseph, The Nonviolent Messiah: Jesus, Q, and the Enochic Tradition
Reviewed by Sarah E. Rollens
Reviewed by Sarah E. Rollens
2015.06.27. Jericke, Die Ortsangaben im Buch Genesis
Detlef Jericke, Die Ortsangaben im Buch Genesis: Ein historisch-topographischer und literarisch-topographischer Kommentar
Reviewed by Bálint Károly Zabán
Reviewed by Bálint Károly Zabán
2015.06.26. Henze and Boccaccini, Fourth Ezra and Second Baruch
Matthias Henze and Gabriele Boccaccini, eds., Fourth Ezra and Second Baruch: Reconstruction after the Fall
Reviewed by Kai Akagi
Reviewed by Kai Akagi
2015.06.25. Fox, Reverberations of the Exodus in Scripture
R. Michael Fox, Reverberations of the Exodus in Scripture
Reviewed by Jordan M. Scheetz
Reviewed by Jordan M. Scheetz
2015.06.24. Flint, The Dead Sea Scrolls
Peter W. Flint, The Dead Sea Scrolls
Reviewed by Daniel K. Falk
Reviewed by Daniel K. Falk
2015.06.23. Brueggemann, Reality, Grief, Hope
Walter Brueggemann, Reality, Grief, Hope: Three Urgent Prophetic Tasks
Reviewed by H. F. Van Rooy
Reviewed by H. F. Van Rooy
2015.06.22. Brownson, Bible, Gender, Sexuality
James V. Brownson, Bible, Gender, Sexuality: Reframing the Church's Debate on Same-Sex Relationships
Reviewed by Hermias van Zyl
Reviewed by Hermias van Zyl
2015.06.21. Berthelot, David, and Hirshman, The Gift of the Land and the Fate of the Canaanites in Jewish Thought
Katell Berthelot, Joseph E. David, and Marc Hirshman, eds., The Gift of the Land and the Fate of the Canaanites in Jewish Thought
Reviewed by Joshua Schwartz
Reviewed by Joshua Schwartz
2015.06.20. Beach and Powell, Interpreting Abraham
Bradley Beach and Matthew Powell, eds., Interpreting Abraham: Journeys to Moriah
Reviewed by Simon Lasair
Reviewed by Simon Lasair
2015.06.19. Andiñach, Introducción hermenéutica al Antiguo Testamento
Pablo R. Andiñach, Introducción hermenéutica al Antiguo Testamento
Reviewed by Diego Pérez Gondar
Reviewed by Edesio Sánchez-Cetina
Reviewed by Diego Pérez Gondar
Reviewed by Edesio Sánchez-Cetina
2015.06.18. Zehnder and Hagelia, Encountering Violence in the Bible
Markus Zehnder and Hallvard Hagelia, eds., Encountering Violence in the Bible
Reviewed by Paul Middleton
Reviewed by Paul Middleton
2015.06.17. Stacey and Doudna, Qumran Revisted
David Stacey and Gregory Doudna, Qumran Revisted: A Reassessment of the Archaeology of the Site and Its Texts
Reviewed by Ian Werrett
Reviewed by James H. Charlesworth
Reviewed by Ian Werrett
Reviewed by James H. Charlesworth
2015.06.16. Spencer, Mullins, and Brody, Material Culture Matters
John R. Spencer, Robert A. Mullins, and Aaron J. Brody, eds., Material Culture Matters: Essays on the Archaeology of the Southern Levant in Honor of Seymour Gitin
Reviewed by Raz Kletter
Reviewed by Raz Kletter
2015.06.15. Porter, How We Got the New Testament
Stanley E. Porter, How We Got the New Testament: Text, Transmission, Translation
Reviewed by Pheme Perkins
Reviewed by Sylvie Raquel
Reviewed by Pheme Perkins
Reviewed by Sylvie Raquel
2015.06.14. Pfoh and Whitelam, The Politics of Israel’s Past
Emanuel Pfoh and Keith W. Whitelam, eds., The Politics of Israel’s Past: The Bible, Archaeology and Nation-Building
Reviewed by Pekka Pitkanen
Reviewed by Pekka Pitkanen
2015.06.13. Mahieu, Between Rome and Jerusalem
Bieke Mahieu, Between Rome and Jerusalem: Herod the Great and His Sons in Their Struggle for Recognition
Reviewed by Frank E. Dicken
Reviewed by Frank E. Dicken
2015.06.12. Lössl and Watt, Interpreting the Bible and Aristotle in Late Antiquity
Josef Lössl and John W. Watt, eds., Interpreting the Bible and Aristotle in Late Antiquity: The Alexandrian Commentary Tradition between Rome and Baghdad
Reviewed by Siam Bhayro
Reviewed by Siam Bhayro
2015.06.11. Lämmerhirt, Die sumerische Königshymne Šulgi F
Kai Lämmerhirt, Die sumerische Königshymne Šulgi F
Reviewed by Niek Veldhuis
Reviewed by Niek Veldhuis
2015.06.10. Keener, Crenshaw, and May, But These Are Written…
Craig S. Keener, Jeremy S. Crenshaw, and Jordan Daniel May, eds., But These Are Written…: Essays on Johannine Literature in Honor of Professor Benny C. Aker
Reviewed by Phillip J. Long
Reviewed by Phillip J. Long
2015.06.09. Kalmanofsky, Dangerous Sisters of the Hebrew Bible
Amy Kalmanofsky, Dangerous Sisters of the Hebrew Bible
Reviewed by Glenn Pemberton
Reviewed by Glenn Pemberton
2015.06.08. Huttner, Early Christianity in the Lycus Valley
Ulrich Huttner, Early Christianity in the Lycus Valley
Reviewed by John C. Poirier
Reviewed by John C. Poirier
2015.06.07. van Henten, Judean Antiquities 15
Jan Willem van Henten, Judean Antiquities 15: Translation and Commentary
Reviewed by Arie W. Zwiep
Reviewed by Arie W. Zwiep
2015.06.06. Heimola, Christian Identity in the Gospel of Philip
Minna Heimola, Christian Identity in the Gospel of Philip
Reviewed by Tavis A. Bohlinger
Reviewed by Tavis A. Bohlinger
2015.06.05. Green and McDonald, The World of the New Testament
Joel B. Green and Lee Martin McDonald, eds., The World of the New Testament: Cultural, Social, and Historical Contexts
Reviewed by Kathleen E. Mills
Reviewed by Kathleen E. Mills
2015.06.03. Chun, Ethics and Biblical Narrative
S. Min Chun, Ethics and Biblical Narrative: A Literary and Discourse-Analytical Approach to the Story of Josiah
Reviewed by Benjamin J. M. Johnson
Reviewed by Benjamin J. M. Johnson
2015.06.01. Bar-Asher, Studies in Classical Hebrew
Moshe Bar-Asher; Aaron Koller, ed., Studies in Classical Hebrew
Reviewed by Jerome A. Lund
Reviewed by Jerome A. Lund
2015.05.34. Legarreta-Castillo, The Figure of Adam in Romans 5 and 1 Corinthians 15
Felipe de Jesús Legarreta-Castillo, The Figure of Adam in Romans 5 and 1 Corinthians 15: The New Creation and Its Ethical and Social Reconfiguration
Reviewed by John Anthony Dunne
2015.05.33. Harding and Nobbs, All Things to All Cultures
Mark Harding and Alanna Nobbs, eds., All Things to All Cultures: Paul among Jews, Greeks, and Romans
Reviewed by Andrew Spurgeon
2015.05.31. Forsling, Composite Artistry in the Book of Numbers
Josef Forsling, Composite Artistry in the Book of Numbers: A Study in Biblical Narrative Conventions
Reviewed by Benjamin D. Giffone
2015.05.30. Burke, Towner, and Kutsko, The King James Version at 400
David G. Burke, Philip H. Towner, and John F. Kutsko, eds., The King James Version at 400: Assessing Its Genius as Bible Translation and Its Literary Influence
Reviewed by Brian Hartley
2015.05.27. Perkins, First Corinthians
Pheme Perkins, First Corinthians
Reviewed by H. H. Drake Williams III
Reviewed by H. H. Drake Williams III
2015.05.26. 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 Craig A. Evans
Reviewed by Craig A. Evans
2015.05.25. Martín Contreras and de los Ríos-Zarzosa, Masora
Elvira Martín Contreras and Guadalupe Seijas de los Ríos-Zarzosa, Masora: La transmisión de la tradición de la Biblia Hebrea
Reviewed by Amparo Alba Cecilia
Reviewed by Amparo Alba Cecilia
2015.05.23. Kaniuth, Löhnert, Miller, Otto, Roaf, and Sallaberger, Tempel im Alten Orient
Kai Kaniuth, Anne Löhnert, Jared L. Miller, Adelheid Otto, Michael Roaf, and Walther Sallaberger, eds., Tempel im Alten Orient
Reviewed by Jeffrey L. Morrow
Reviewed by Jeffrey L. Morrow
2015.05.22. Finlan, The Family Metaphor in Jesus’ Teaching
Stephen Finlan, The Family Metaphor in Jesus’ Teaching: Gospel Imagery and Application
Reviewed by Joanna Dewey
Reviewed by Joanna Dewey
2015.05.21. Davis, Tel Dan in Its Northern Cultic Context
Andrew R. Davis, Tel Dan in Its Northern Cultic Context
Reviewed by Bob Becking
Reviewed by Aren M. Maeir
Reviewed by Bob Becking
Reviewed by Aren M. Maeir
2015.05.19. Bockmuehl and Stroumsa, Paradise in Antiquity
Markus Bockmuehl and Guy G. Stroumsa, eds., Paradise in Antiquity: Jewish and Christian Views
Reviewed by Pieter G. R. de Villiers
Reviewed by Pieter G. R. de Villiers
2015.05.17. Vanderhooft and Winitzer, Literature as Politics, Politics as Literature
David S. Vanderhooft and Abraham Winitzer, eds., Literature as Politics, Politics as Literature: Essays on the Ancient Near East in Honor of Peter Machinist
Reviewed by Shawn W. Flynn
Reviewed by Shawn W. Flynn
2015.05.16. Robbins, Who Do People Say I Am?
Vernon K. Robbins, Who Do People Say I Am? Rewriting Gospel in Emerging Christianity
Reviewed by Michael J. Kok
Reviewed by Michael J. Kok
2015.05.15. Nicolet-Anderson, Constructing the Self
Valérie Nicolet-Anderson, Constructing the Self: Thinking with Paul and Michel Foucault
Reviewed by Chris L. de Wet
Reviewed by Chris L. de Wet
2015.05.14. Moore, Signs of Salvation
Anthony M. Moore, Signs of Salvation: The Theme of Creation in John’s Gospel
Reviewed by Brian J. Tabb
Reviewed by Brian J. Tabb
2015.05.13. Mengestu, God as Father in Paul
Abera M. Mengestu, God as Father in Paul: Kingship Language and Identity Formation in Early Christianity
Reviewed by Inhee C. Berg
Reviewed by Inhee C. Berg
2015.05.12. Matt, The Zohar: Pritzker Edition, Volume 6
Daniel C. Matt, trans., The Zohar: Pritzker Edition, Volume 6
Reviewed by Ralph K. Hawkins
Reviewed by Ralph K. Hawkins
2015.05.11. Lambert, Babylonian Creation Myths
W. G. Lambert, Babylonian Creation Myths
Reviewed by Michael S. Moore
Reviewed by Michael S. Moore
2015.05.10. Jolliffe, Harb, Heil, Felber, and Magnes, Q11: 39a, 42, 39b, 41, 43-44
Ronald Jolliffe, Gertraud Harb, Christoph Heil, Anneliese Felber, and Angelika Magnes, Q11: 39a, 42, 39b, 41, 43-44: Woes against the Pharisees
Reviewed by Peter J. Judge
Reviewed by Peter J. Judge
2015.05.09. Jacobs and Person, Israelite Prophecy and the Deuteronomistic History
Mignon R. Jacobs and Raymond F. Person Jr., eds., Israelite Prophecy and the Deuteronomistic History: Portrait, Reality, and the Formation of a History
Reviewed by James M. Bos
Reviewed by Thomas Wagner
Reviewed by James M. Bos
Reviewed by Thomas Wagner
2015.05.08. Gray, Psalm 18 in Words and Pictures
Alison Ruth Gray, Psalm 18 in Words and Pictures: A Reading through Metaphor
Reviewed by Leslie C. Allen
Reviewed by Leslie C. Allen
2015.05.07. Garsiel, From Earth to Heaven
Moshe Garsiel, From Earth to Heaven: A Literary Study of the Eliijah Stories in the Book of Kings
Reviewed by Keith Bodner
Reviewed by David A. Glatt-Gilad
Reviewed by Keith Bodner
Reviewed by David A. Glatt-Gilad
2015.05.06. Galor and Bloedhorn, The Archaeology of Jerusalem
Katharina Galor and Hanswulf Bloedhorn, The Archaeology of Jerusalem: From the Origins to the Ottomans
Reviewed by Aren M. Maeir
Reviewed by Aren M. Maeir
2015.05.05. Evans and Williams, Chronicling the Chronicler
Paul S. Evans and Tyler F. Williams, eds., Chronicling the Chronicler: The Book of Chronicles and Early Second Temple Historiography
Reviewed by Michael D. Matlock
Reviewed by Michael D. Matlock
2015.05.04. Dunn, The Oral Gospel Tradition
James D. G. Dunn, The Oral Gospel Tradition
Reviewed by David B. Sloan
Reviewed by David B. Sloan
2015.05.02. Breytenbach and Frey, Reflections on the Early Christian History of Religion
Cilliers Breytenbach and Jörg Frey, eds., Reflections on the Early Christian History of Religion—Erwägungen zur frühchristlichen Religionsgeschichte
Reviewed by Thomas J. Kraus
Reviewed by Thomas J. Kraus
2015.05.01. Borchardt, The Torah in 1Maccabees
Francis Borchardt, The Torah in 1Maccabees: A Literary Critical Approach to the Text
Reviewed by Thomas Hieke
Reviewed by Thomas Hieke
2015.04.64. Westerholm, Justification Reconsidered
Stephen Westerholm, Justification Reconsidered: Rethinking a Pauline Theme
Reviewed by David J. Neville
Reviewed by David J. Neville
2015.04.63. van der Vorm-Croughs, The Old Greek of Isaiah
Mirjam van der Vorm-Croughs, The Old Greek of Isaiah: An Analysis of Its Pluses and Minuses
Reviewed by Randall X. Gauthier
Reviewed by Randall X. Gauthier
2015.04.62. Sim and McLaren, Attitudes to Gentiles in Ancient Judaism and Early Christianity
David C. Sim and James S. McLaren, eds., Attitudes to Gentiles in Ancient Judaism and Early Christianity
Reviewed by Avram Shannon
Reviewed by Avram Shannon
2015.04.61. Robker, The Jehu Revolution
Jonathan Miles Robker, The Jehu Revolution: A Royal Tradition of the Northern Kingdom and Its Ramifications
Reviewed by Aren M. Maeir
Reviewed by Aren M. Maeir
2015.04.60. Nesselrath and Wilk, Gut und Böse in Mensch und Welt
Heinz-Günther Nesselrath and Florian Wilk, eds., Gut und Böse in Mensch und Welt: Philosophische und religiöse Konzeptionen vom Alten Orient bis zum frühen Islam
Reviewed by Michael S. Moore
Reviewed by Michael S. Moore
2015.04.59. Maier and Sharp, Prophecy and Power
Christl M. Maier and Carolyn J. Sharp, eds., Prophecy and Power: Jeremiah in Feminist and Postcolonial Perspective
Reviewed by Andrew Shead
Reviewed by Andrew Shead
2015.04.58. den Hertog, The Other Face of God
Cornelis den Hertog, The Other Face of God: ‘I Am That I Am’ Reconsidered
Reviewed by Richard S. Briggs
Reviewed by Richard S. Briggs
2015.04.57. Friedman, The Aleppo Codex
Matti Friedman, The Aleppo Codex: In Pursuit of One of the World’s Most Coveted, Sacred, and Mysterious Books
Reviewed by Paul Sanders
Reviewed by Paul Sanders
2015.04.56. Friesen, James, and Schowalter, Corinth in Contrast
Steven J. Friesen, Sarah A. James, and Daniel N. Schowalter, eds., Corinth in Contrast: Studies in Inequality
Reviewed by Thomas R. Blanton IV
Reviewed by Thomas R. Blanton IV
2015.04.55. Flynn, YHWH Is King
Shawn W. Flynn, YHWH Is King: Development of Divine Kingship in Ancient Israel
Reviewed by Michael B. Hundley
Reviewed by Michael B. Hundley
2015.04.54. Edelman, Deuteronomy-Kings as Emerging Authoritative Books
Diana V. Edelman, ed., Deuteronomy-Kings as Emerging Authoritative Books: A Conversation
Reviewed by Trent C. Butler
Reviewed by Trent C. Butler
2015.04.53. Drever, Image, Identity, and the Forming of the Augustinian Soul
Matthew Drever, Image, Identity, and the Forming of the Augustinian Soul
Reviewed by Cheuk Yin Yam and Anthony Dupont
Reviewed by Cheuk Yin Yam and Anthony Dupont
2015.04.52. Dewey and Miller, The Complete Gospel Parallels
Arthur J. Dewey and Robert J. Miller, eds., The Complete Gospel Parallels
Reviewed by Thomas J. Kraus
Reviewed by Thomas J. Kraus
2015.04.51. Creach, Violence in Scripture
Jerome F. D. Creach, Violence in Scripture
Reviewed by Pieter G. R. de Villiers
Reviewed by Pieter G. R. de Villiers
2015.04.50. Cook, Crucifixion in the Mediterranean World
John Granger Cook, Crucifixion in the Mediterranean World
Reviewed by Charles L. Quarles
Reviewed by Charles L. Quarles
2015.04.49. Cohen, The Verbal Tense System in Late Biblical Hebrew Prose
Ohad Cohen, The Verbal Tense System in Late Biblical Hebrew Prose
Reviewed by Bálint Károly Zabán
Reviewed by Bálint Károly Zabán
2015.04.48. Calaway, The Sabbath and the Sanctuary
Jared C. Calaway, The Sabbath and the Sanctuary: Access to God in the Letter to the Hebrews and Its Priestly Context
Reviewed by Carl Mosser
Reviewed by Carl Mosser
2015.04.47. Bodi, Abigail, Wife of David, and Other Ancient Oriental Women
Daniel Bodi, ed., Abigail, Wife of David, and Other Ancient Oriental Women
Reviewed by Benjamin J. M. Johnson
Reviewed by Benjamin J. M. Johnson
2015.04.46. Bessler, A Scandalous Jesus
Joseph A. Bessler, A Scandalous Jesus: How Three Historic Quests Changed Theology for the Better
Reviewed by Mary K. Schmitt
Reviewed by Mary K. Schmitt
2015.04.45. Aston and Walliss, Small Screen Revelations
James Aston and John Walliss, eds., Small Screen Revelations: Apocalypse in Contemporary Television
Reviewed by Sylvie Raquel
Reviewed by Sylvie Raquel
2015.04.44. Wellhausen; Smend, Briefe
Julius Wellhausen; Rudolf Smend, ed., Briefe
Reviewed by James Alfred Loader
Reviewed by James Alfred Loader
2015.04.42. Spivey, Smith, and Black, Anatomy of the New Testament
Robert A. Spivey, D. Moody Smith, and C. Clifton Black, Anatomy of the New Testament: A Guide to Its Structure and Meaning
Reviewed by Brian C. Small
Reviewed by Brian C. Small
2015.04.41. Ross, A Commentary on the Psalms: 42–89
Allen P. Ross, A Commentary on the Psalms: 42–89
Reviewed by Christine Jones
Reviewed by Christine Jones
2015.04.40. Pérez Fernández and Ruiz Morell, El Beso de Dios
Miguel Pérez Fernández and Olga Ruiz Morell, El Beso de Dios: Midrás de la Muerte de Moisés. Edición bilingüe hebreo-español y comentario
Reviewed by Francisco García-Treto
Reviewed by Francisco García-Treto
2015.04.39. Muller, Pakkala, and ter Haar Romeny, Evidence of Editing
Reinhard Muller, Juha Pakkala, and Bas ter Haar Romeny, Evidence of Editing: Growth and Change of Texts in the Hebrew Bible
Reviewed by John F. Quant
Reviewed by John F. Quant
2015.04.38. Morgan, Encountering Images of Spiritual Transformation
James M. Morgan, Encountering Images of Spiritual Transformation: The Thoroughfare Motif within the Plot of Luke-Acts
Reviewed by Jean-François Racine
Reviewed by Jean-François Racine
2015.04.36. McConville, Joshua
J. Gordon McConville, Joshua: Crossing Divides
Reviewed by Trent C. Butler
Reviewed by Trent C. Butler
2015.04.35. MacDonald, Herr, Quaintance, Clark, and Macdonald, The Ayl to Ras an-Naqab Archaeological Survey
Burton MacDonald, Larry G. Herr, D. Scott Quaintance, Geoffrey A. Clark, and Michael C. A. Macdonald, The Ayl to Ras an-Naqab Archaeological Survey, Southern Jordan 2005–2007
Reviewed by Ralph K. Hawkins
Reviewed by Ralph K. Hawkins
2015.04.34. Low, The Bible, Gender, and Reception History
Katherine Low, The Bible, Gender, and Reception History: The Case of Job’s Wife
Reviewed by Jordan M. Scheetz
Reviewed by Jordan M. Scheetz
2015.04.33. Koepf-Taylor, Give Me Children or I Shall Die
Laurel W. Koepf-Taylor, Give Me Children or I Shall Die: Children and Communal Survival in Biblical Literature
Reviewed by Jason A. Riley
Reviewed by Jason A. Riley
2015.04.30. Crislip, Thorns in the Flesh
Andrew Crislip, Thorns in the Flesh: Illness and Sanctity in Late Ancient Christianity
Reviewed by John J. Pilch
Reviewed by John J. Pilch
2015.04.29. Collins, Accompanied by a Believing Wife
Raymond F. Collins, Accompanied by a Believing Wife: Ministry and Celibacy in the Earliest Christian Communities
Reviewed by William R. G. Loader
Reviewed by William R. G. Loader
2015.04.28. Chancey, Meyers, and Meyers, The Bible in the Public Square
Mark A. Chancey, Carol Meyers, and Eric M. Meyers, eds., The Bible in the Public Square: Its Enduring Influence in American Life
Reviewed by Randall Balmer
Reviewed by Randall Balmer
2015.04.27. Arnold, Introduction to the Old Testament
Bill T. Arnold, Introduction to the Old Testament
Reviewed by David W. Baker
Reviewed by Anselm C. Hagedorn
Reviewed by David W. Baker
Reviewed by Anselm C. Hagedorn
2015.04.26. Subash, The Dreams of Matthew 1:18–2:23
William J. Subash, The Dreams of Matthew 1:18–2:23: Tradition, Form, and Theological Investigation
Reviewed by Bart J. Koet
Reviewed by Bart J. Koet
2015.04.25. Smith and Tyson, Acts and Christian Beginnings
Dennis E. Smith and Joseph B. Tyson, eds., Acts and Christian Beginnings: The Acts Seminar Report
Reviewed by Susana Funsten
Reviewed by Susana Funsten
2015.04.24. Schroeder, Deborah’s Daughters
Joy A. Schroeder, Deborah’s Daughters: Gender Politics and Biblical Interpretation
Reviewed by Lena-Sofia Tiemeyer
Reviewed by Lena-Sofia Tiemeyer
2015.04.23. Moloney, The Resurrection of the Messiah
Francis J. Moloney, The Resurrection of the Messiah: A Narrative Commentary on the Resurrection Accounts in the Four Gospels
Reviewed by Richard I. Pervo
Reviewed by Richard I. Pervo
2015.04.22. Mohrlang, Paul and His Life-Transforming Theology
Roger Mohrlang, Paul and His Life-Transforming Theology: A Concise Introduction
Reviewed by Bas van Os
Reviewed by Bas van Os
2015.04.21. Moberly, Old Testament Theology
R. W. L. Moberly, Old Testament Theology: Reading the Hebrew Bible as Christian Scripture
Reviewed by Trent C. Butler
Reviewed by Wilhelm J. Wessels
Reviewed by Trent C. Butler
Reviewed by Wilhelm J. Wessels
2015.04.20. McKenzie and Kaltner, New Meanings for Ancient Texts
Steven L. McKenzie and John Kaltner, eds., New Meanings for Ancient Texts: Recent Approaches to Biblical Criticism and Their Applications
Reviewed by Emmanuel Nathan
Reviewed by Emmanuel Nathan
2015.04.19. Hart, Taking Jesus at His Word
Addison Hodges Hart, Taking Jesus at His Word: What Jesus Really Said in the Sermon on the Mount
Reviewed by Joshua Chatraw
Reviewed by Joshua Chatraw
2015.04.17. Fritz, The Emergence of Israel in the Twelfth and Eleventh Centuries B.C.E.
Volkmar Fritz, The Emergence of Israel in the Twelfth and Eleventh Centuries B.C.E.
Reviewed by Lester L. Grabbe
Reviewed by Lester L. Grabbe
2015.04.16. Calduch-Benages, Wisdom for Life
Nuria Calduch-Benages, ed., Wisdom for Life: Essays Offered to Honor Prof. Maurice Gilbert, SJ, on the Occasion of His Eightieth Birthday
Reviewed by Katharine Dell
Reviewed by Katharine Dell
2015.04.15. Buss, Toward Understanding the Hebrew Canon
Martin J. Buss, Toward Understanding the Hebrew Canon: A Form-Critical Approach
Reviewed by Colin Toffelmire
Reviewed by Colin Toffelmire
2015.04.14. Brown, Wisdom’s Wonder
William P. Brown, Wisdom’s Wonder: Character, Creation, and Crisis in the Bible’s Wisdom Literature
Reviewed by James Alfred Loader
Reviewed by James Alfred Loader
2015.04.13. Berlejung, Dietrich, and Quack, Menschenbilder und Körperkonzepte im Alten Israel, in Ägypten und im Alten Orient
Angelika Berlejung, Jan Dietrich, and Joachim Friedrich Quack, eds., Menschenbilder und Körperkonzepte im Alten Israel, in Ägypten und im Alten Orient
Reviewed by Mark W. Hamilton
Reviewed by Mark W. Hamilton
2015.04.12. Stern, The Material Culture of the Northern Sea Peoples in Israel
Ephraim Stern, The Material Culture of the Northern Sea Peoples in Israel
Reviewed by Raz Kletter
Reviewed by Raz Kletter
2015.04.11. Price, The Amazing Colossal Apostle
Robert M. Price, The Amazing Colossal Apostle: The Search for the Historical Paul
Reviewed by Corneliu Constantineanu
Reviewed by Glenn E. Snyder
Reviewed by Corneliu Constantineanu
Reviewed by Glenn E. Snyder
2015.04.10. Poser, Das Ezechielbuch als Trauma-Literatur
Ruth Poser, Das Ezechielbuch als Trauma-Literatur
Reviewed by Michael S. Moore
Reviewed by Michael S. Moore
2015.04.09. Murphy, Kids and Kingdom
A. James Murphy, Kids and Kingdom: The Precarious Presence of Children in the Synoptic Gospels
Reviewed by Marianne Blickenstaff
Reviewed by Marianne Blickenstaff
2015.04.08. Kurz, Acts of the Apostles
William S. Kurz, Acts of the Apostles
Reviewed by Thomas E. Phillips
Reviewed by Troy M. Troftgruben
Reviewed by Thomas E. Phillips
Reviewed by Troy M. Troftgruben
2015.04.07. Hiers, Women’s Rights and the Bible
Richard H. Hiers, Women’s Rights and the Bible: Implications for Christian Ethics and Social Policy
Reviewed by L. Juliana Claassens
Reviewed by L. Juliana Claassens
2015.04.06. Green, Jeremiah and God’s Plans of Well-Being
Barbara Green, Jeremiah and God’s Plans of Well-Being
Reviewed by Lissa M. Wray Beal
Reviewed by Lissa M. Wray Beal
2015.04.05. Gaventa, ed., Apocalyptic Paul
Beverly Roberts Gaventa, ed., Apocalyptic Paul: Cosmos and Anthropos in Romans 5–8
Reviewed by Timothy Gombis
Reviewed by Timothy Gombis
2015.04.04. Burns, Romans
J. Patout Burns Jr., Romans: Interpreted by Early Christian Commentators
Reviewed by Daniel Patte
Reviewed by Adam Ployd
Reviewed by Daniel Patte
Reviewed by Adam Ployd
2015.04.03. Burke and Rosner, Paul as Missionary
Trevor J. Burke and Brian S. Rosner, eds., Paul as Missionary: Identity, Activity, Theology, and Practice
Reviewed by Ronald R. Clark
Reviewed by Ronald R. Clark
2015.04.02. de Bruin, Isaiah 1–12 as Written and Read in Antiquity
Wim M. de Bruin, Isaiah 1–12 as Written and Read in Antiquity
Reviewed by Ibolya Balla
Reviewed by Ibolya Balla
2015.04.01. Benyamini, Narcissist Universalism
Itzhak Benyamini, Narcissist Universalism: A Psychoanalytic Reading of Paul’s Epistles
Reviewed by Kari Syreeni
Reviewed by Kari Syreeni
2015.03.53. Song, In the Beginning Were Stories, Not Texts
C. S. Song, In the Beginning Were Stories, Not Texts: Story Theology
Reviewed by Michelle J. Morris
Reviewed by Michelle J. Morris
2015.03.52. Sánchez Navarro, Escudriñar las Escrituras
Luis Sánchez Navarro, Escudriñar las Escrituras: Verbum Domini y la interpretación bíblica
Reviewed by Jeffrey L. Morrow
Reviewed by Jeffrey L. Morrow
2015.03.51. Painter and deSilva, James and Jude
John Painter and David A. deSilva, James and Jude
Reviewed by Darian Lockett
Reviewed by Darian Lockett
2015.03.50. Nienhuis and Wall, Reading the Epistles of James, Peter, John and Jude as Scripture
David R. Nienhuis and Robert W. Wall, Reading the Epistles of James, Peter, John and Jude as Scripture: The Shaping and Shape of a Canonical Collection
Reviewed by John Kloppenborg
Reviewed by John Kloppenborg
2015.03.49. Marks, First Came Marriage
Susan Marks, First Came Marriage: The Rabbinic Appropriation of Early Jewish Wedding Ritual
Reviewed by Joshua Schwartz
Reviewed by Joshua Schwartz
2015.03.48. Marcus, Scribal Wit
David Marcus, Scribal Wit: Aramaic Mnemonics in the Leningrad Codex
Reviewed by Christopher Dost
Reviewed by Christopher Dost
2015.03.47. Jacobus, de Hemmer Gudme, and Guillaume, Studies on Magic and Divination in the Biblical World
Helen R. Jacobus, Anne Katrine de Hemmer Gudme, and Philippe Guillaume, eds., Studies on Magic and Divination in the Biblical World
Reviewed by Craig A. Evans
Reviewed by Craig A. Evans
2015.03.46. Greer, Dinner at Dan
Jonathan S. Greer, Dinner at Dan: Biblical and Archaeological Evidence for Sacred Feasts at Iron Age II Tel Dan and Their Significance
Reviewed by Aren M. Maeir
Reviewed by Aren M. Maeir
2015.03.45. Gagné and Racine, En marge du canon
André Gagné and Jean-François Racine, eds., En marge du canon: Études sur les écrits apocryphes juifs et chrétiens
Reviewed by Edmon L. Gallagher
Reviewed by Edmon L. Gallagher
2015.03.44. Fiensy and Hawkins, The Galilean Economy in the Time of Jesus
David A. Fiensy and Ralph K. Hawkins, eds., The Galilean Economy in the Time of Jesus
Reviewed by Ulrich Busse
Reviewed by Sarah E. Rollens
Reviewed by Ulrich Busse
Reviewed by Sarah E. Rollens
2015.03.43. von Ehrenkrook, Sculpting Idolatry in Flavian Rome
Jason von Ehrenkrook, Sculpting Idolatry in Flavian Rome: (An)Iconic Rhetoric in the Writings of Flavius Josephus
Reviewed by Patrick McCullough
Reviewed by Patrick McCullough
2015.03.42. Cook and Holmstedt, Beginning Biblical Hebrew
John A. Cook and Robert D. Holmstedt, Beginning Biblical Hebrew: A Grammar and Illustrated Reader
Reviewed by Bálint Károly Zabán
Reviewed by Bálint Károly Zabán
2015.03.41. Clements, Jerusalem and the Nations
Ronald E. Clements, Jerusalem and the Nations: Studies in the Book of Isaiah
Reviewed by Bo H. Lim
Reviewed by Bo H. Lim
2015.03.40. Brand, Evil Within and Without
Miryam T. Brand, Evil Within and Without: The Source of Sin and Its Nature as Portrayed in Second Temple Literature
Reviewed by Rodney A. Werline
Reviewed by Rodney A. Werline
2015.03.39. Wagner, Reading the Sealed Book
J. Ross Wagner, Reading the Sealed Book: Old Greek Isaiah and the Problem of Septuagint Hermeneutics
Reviewed by Johann Cook
Reviewed by Johann Cook
2015.03.38. Tsedaka and Sullivan, The Israelite Samaritan Version of the Torah
Benyamim Tsedaka and Sharon Sullivan, eds., The Israelite Samaritan Version of the Torah: First English Translation Compared with the Masoretic Version
Reviewed by James R. Blankenship
Reviewed by James R. Blankenship
2015.03.37. Terian, Magnalia Dei
Abraham Terian, trans., Magnalia Dei: Biblical History in Epic Verse by Grigor Magistros
Reviewed by Adam Carter McCollum
Reviewed by Adam Carter McCollum
2015.03.36. Swartz, The Signifying Creator
Michael D. Swartz, The Signifying Creator: Nontextual Sources of Meaning in Ancient Judaism
Reviewed by Joshua Schwartz
Reviewed by Joshua Schwartz
2015.03.35. Solevåg, Birthing Salvation
Anna Rebecca Solevåg, Birthing Salvation: Gender and Class in Early Christian Childbearing Discourse
Reviewed by Sarah E. Rollens
Reviewed by Sarah E. Rollens
2015.03.34. Seitz, The Character of Christian Scripture
Christopher R. Seitz, The Character of Christian Scripture: The Significance of a Two-Testament Bible
Reviewed by Stephen J. Andrews
Reviewed by Stephen J. Andrews
2015.03.33. Scurlock and Beal, Creation and Chaos
JoAnn Scurlock and Richard H. Beal, eds., Creation and Chaos: A Reconsideration of Hermann Gunkel’s Chaoskampf Hypothesis
Reviewed by Craig W. Tyson
Reviewed by Craig W. Tyson
2015.03.32. Moloney, Love in the Gospel of John
Francis J. Moloney, SDB, Love in the Gospel of John: An Exegetical, Theological, and Literary Study
Reviewed by Catrin H. Williams
Reviewed by Catrin H. Williams
2015.03.31. Marks, The English Bible, King James Version
Herbert Marks, ed., The English Bible, King James Version: The Old Testament
Reviewed by David G. Burke
Reviewed by David G. Burke
2015.03.30. Levy, Krey, and Ryan, The Letter to the Romans
Ian Christopher Levy, Philip D. W. Krey, and Thomas Ryan, eds., The Letter to the Romans
Reviewed by Anders Runesson
Reviewed by Anders Runesson
2015.03.29. Jungbluth, Im Himmel und auf Erden
Rüdiger Jungbluth, Im Himmel und auf Erden: Dimensionen von Königsherrschaft im Alten Testament
Reviewed by Sven Petry
Reviewed by Sven Petry
2015.03.28. Heim, Poetic Imagination in Proverbs
Knut Martin Heim, Poetic Imagination in Proverbs: Variant Repetitions and the Nature of Poetry
Reviewed by Bálint Károly Zabán
Reviewed by Bálint Károly Zabán
2015.03.27. Harrison and Dvorak, The New Testament Church
John Harrison and James D. Dvorak, eds., The New Testament Church: The Challenge of Developing Ecclesiologies
Reviewed by Robert Matthew Calhoun
Reviewed by Robert Matthew Calhoun
2015.03.26. Fieger, Krispenz, and Lanckau, Wörterbuch alttestamentlicher Motive
Michael Fieger, Jutta Krispenz, and Jörg Lanckau, eds., Wörterbuch alttestamentlicher Motive
Reviewed by Trent Butler
Reviewed by Trent Butler
2015.03.25. Damm, Ancient Rhetoric and the Synoptic Problem
Alex Damm, Ancient Rhetoric and the Synoptic Problem: Clarifying Markan Priority
Reviewed by C. Clifton Black
Reviewed by C. Clifton Black
2015.03.24. Wright, Pauline Perspectives
N. T. Wright, Pauline Perspectives: Essays on Paul, 1978–2013
Reviewed by Russell Morton
Reviewed by Russell Morton
2015.03.23. Segal, A New Psalm
Benjamin J. Segal, A New Psalm: The Psalms as Literature
Reviewed by Hallvard Hagelia
Reviewed by Hallvard Hagelia
2015.03.22. Martínez, The Question of John the Baptist and Jesus’ Indictment of the Religious Leaders
Roberto Martínez, The Question of John the Baptist and Jesus’ Indictment of the Religious Leaders: A Critical Analysis of Luke 7:18–35
Reviewed by Brian C. Dennert
Reviewed by Bart J. Koet
Reviewed by Brian C. Dennert
Reviewed by Bart J. Koet
2015.03.21. Long, Jesus the Bridegroom
Phillip J. Long, Jesus the Bridegroom: The Origin of the Eschatological Feast as a Wedding Banquet in the Synoptic Gospels
Reviewed by Marianne Blickenstaff
Reviewed by Marianne Blickenstaff
2015.03.20. Katos, Palladius of Helenopolis
Demetrios S. Katos, Palladius of Helenopolis: The Origenist Advocate
Reviewed by Jon F. Dechow
Reviewed by Jon F. Dechow
2015.03.19. Hunt, Tolmie, and Zimmermann, Character Studies in the Fourth Gospel
Steven A. Hunt, D. Francois Tolmie, and Ruben Zimmermann, eds., Character Studies in the Fourth Gospel: Narrative Approaches to Seventy Figures in John
Reviewed by Craig R. Koester
Reviewed by Craig R. Koester
2015.03.18. Goldingay, Isaiah 56-66
John Goldingay, Isaiah 56-66: Introduction, Text, and Commentary
Reviewed by Johanna Erzberger
Reviewed by Johanna Erzberger
2015.03.17. Daniels, Gossiping Jesus
John W. Daniels Jr., Gossiping Jesus: The Oral Processing of Jesus in John’s Gospel
Reviewed by Peter J. Judge
Reviewed by Peter J. Judge
2015.03.16. Chisholm, A Commentary on Judges and Ruth
Robert B. Chisholm Jr., A Commentary on Judges and Ruth
Reviewed by Mark E. Biddle
Reviewed by Mark E. Biddle
2013.03.15. Way, Donkeys in the Biblical World
Kenneth C. Way, Donkeys in the Biblical World: Ceremony and Symbol
Reviewed by Brent Strawn
Reviewed by Brent Strawn
2013.03.14. Pearce, The Words of Moses
Sarah J. K. Pearce, The Words of Moses: Studies in the Reception of Deuteronomy in the Second Temple Period
Reviewed by Sven Petry
Reviewed by Sven Petry
2013.03.13. McKnight and Modica, Jesus Is Lord, Caesar Is Not
Scot McKnight and Joseph B. Modica, eds., Jesus Is Lord, Caesar Is Not: Evaluating Empire in New Testament Studies
Reviewed by Russell Morton
Reviewed by Russell Morton
2013.03.12. Long, The Sacrifice of Isaac
Siobhan Dowling Long, The Sacrifice of Isaac: The Reception of a Biblical Story in Music
Reviewed by Deborah W. Rooke
Reviewed by Deborah W. Rooke
2013.03.11. Litwa, Iesus Deus
M. David Litwa, Iesus Deus: The Early Christian Depiction of Jesus as a Mediterranean God
Reviewed by Joseph Verheyden
Reviewed by Joseph Verheyden
2013.03.10. Leander, Discourses of Empire
Hans Leander, Discourses of Empire: The Gospel of Mark from a Postcolonial Perspective
Reviewed by Angela N. Parker
Reviewed by Angela N. Parker
2013.03.09. Huehnergard, An Introduction to Ugaritic
John Huehnergard, An Introduction to Ugaritic
Reviewed by Philip C. Schmitz
Reviewed by Philip C. Schmitz
2013.03.08. Hatina, New Testament Theology and Its Quest for Relevance
Thomas R. Hatina, New Testament Theology and Its Quest for Relevance: Ancient Texts and Modern Readers
Reviewed by Gary M. Burge
Reviewed by Gary M. Burge
2013.03.07. Harrington, Reading Mark for the First Time
Wilfred J. Harrington, Reading Mark for the First Time
Reviewed by Jeff Jay
Reviewed by Jeff Jay
2013.03.06. Geis, Exegesis and the Synoptics
Robert Geis, Exegesis and the Synoptics
Reviewed by Jeffrey Paul García
Reviewed by Jeffrey Paul García
2013.03.05. Dell, Interpreting Ecclesiastes
Katharine J. Dell, Interpreting Ecclesiastes: Readers Old and New
Reviewed by Mark Sneed
Reviewed by Mark Sneed
2013.03.04. Brueggemann, Reality, Grief, Hope
Walter Brueggemann, Reality, Grief, Hope: Three Urgent Prophetic Tasks
Reviewed by LeAnn Snow Flesher
Reviewed by LeAnn Snow Flesher
2013.03.03. Bodner, Elisha’s Profile in the Book of Kings
Keith Bodner, Elisha’s Profile in the Book of Kings: The Double Agent
Reviewed by Gerhard Karner
Reviewed by Gerhard Karner
2013.03.02. Beckman, Bryce, and Cline, The Ahhiyawa Texts
Gary M. Beckman, Trevor R. Bryce, and Eric H. Cline, The Ahhiyawa Texts
Reviewed by Aren M. Maeir
Reviewed by Aren M. Maeir
2013.03.01. Artus, Loi et Justice dans la Littérature du Proche-Orient ancien
Olivier Artus, Loi et Justice dans la Littérature du Proche-Orient ancien
Reviewed by Michael S. Moore
Reviewed by Michael S. Moore
2015.02.27. Williams, The Panarion of Epiphanius of Salamis, Books II and III
Frank Williams, trans., The Panarion of Epiphanius of Salamis, Books II and III: De Fide
Reviewed by Simon Gathercole
Reviewed by Simon Gathercole
2015.02.26. Richter and Lange, Das Archiv des Idadda
Thomas Richter and Sarah Lange, Das Archiv des Idadda: Die Keilschrifttexte aus den deutsch-syrischen Ausgrabungen 2001–2003 im Königspalast von Qatna
Reviewed by Jan-Wim Wesselius
Reviewed by Jan-Wim Wesselius
2015.02.25. Reynier, Pour lire la lettre de Saint Paul aux Romains
Chantal Reynier, Pour lire la lettre de Saint Paul aux Romains
Reviewed by Abson Joseph
Reviewed by Abson Joseph
2015.02.24. Newton, Subversive Wisdom
Bert Newton, Subversive Wisdom: Sociopolitical Dimensions of John’s Gospel
Reviewed by Benjamin Reynolds
Reviewed by Benjamin Reynolds
2015.02.23. McEntire, Portraits of a Mature God
Mark McEntire, Portraits of a Mature God: Choices in Old Testament Theology
Reviewed by Ginny Brewer-Boydston
Reviewed by Ginny Brewer-Boydston
2015.02.22. Lincoln, Born of a Virgin?
Andrew T. Lincoln, Born of a Virgin? Reconceiving Jesus in the Bible, Tradition, and Theology
Reviewed by Marianne Blickenstaff
Reviewed by Marianne Blickenstaff
2015.02.21. Halcomb, Entering the Fray
T. Michael W. Halcomb, Entering the Fray: A Primer on New Testament Issues for the Church and Academy
Reviewed by C. Jason Borders
Reviewed by C. Jason Borders
2015.02.19. Berlejung and Streck, Arameans, Chaldeans, and Arabs in Babylonia and Palestine
Angelika Berlejung and Michael P. Streck, eds., Arameans, Chaldeans, and Arabs in Babylonia and Palestine in the First Millennium B.C.
Reviewed by Aren M. Maeir
Reviewed by Aren M. Maeir
2015.02.18. Wazana, All the Boundaries of the Land
Nili Wazana, All the Boundaries of the Land: The Promised Land in Biblical Thought in Light of the Ancient Near East
Reviewed by Esias E. Meyer
Reviewed by Esias E. Meyer
2015.02.17. Keshet, ‘Say You Are My Sister’
Shula Keshet, ‘Say You Are My Sister’: Danger, Seduction, and the Foreign in Biblical Literature and Beyond
Reviewed by Nancy Nam Hoon Tan
Reviewed by Nancy Nam Hoon Tan
2015.02.16. Joseph, Jesus, Q, and the Dead Sea Scrolls
Simon J. Joseph, Jesus, Q, and the Dead Sea Scrolls: A Judaic Approach to Q
Reviewed by Michael Labahn
Reviewed by Michael Labahn
2015.02.15. Howell, In the Eyes of God
Brian Howell, In the Eyes of God: A Contextual Approach to Biblical Anthropomorphic Metaphors
Reviewed by Michael B. Hundley
Reviewed by Michael B. Hundley
2015.02.14. van den Hoek and Herrmann, Pottery, Pavements, and Paradise
Annewies van den Hoek and John J. Herrmann Jr., Pottery, Pavements, and Paradise: Iconographic and Textual Studies on Late Antiquity
Reviewed by Lee M. Jefferson
Reviewed by Lee M. Jefferson
2015.02.13. Hancock, Esther and the Politics of Negotiation
Rebecca S. Hancock, Esther and the Politics of Negotiation: Public and Private Spaces and the Figure of the Female Royal Counselor
Reviewed by Christine Mitchell
Reviewed by Michael S. Moore
Reviewed by Christine Mitchell
Reviewed by Michael S. Moore
2015.02.12. Cooley, Poetic Astronomy in the Ancient Near East
Jeffrey L. Cooley, Poetic Astronomy in the Ancient Near East: The Reflexes of Celestial Science in Ancient Mesopotamian, Ugaritic, and Israelite Narrative
Reviewed by Stephen C. Russell
Reviewed by Stephen C. Russell
2015.02.11. Carasik, The Commentators’ Bible: The JPS Miqra’ot Gedolot: Numbers
Michael Carasik, ed., The Commentators’ Bible: The JPS Miqra’ot Gedolot: Numbers
Reviewed by Bálint Károly Zabán
Reviewed by Bálint Károly Zabán
2015.02.10. Abadie, Des héros peu ordinaires
Philippe Abadie, Des héros peu ordinaires: Théologie et histoire dans le livre des Juges
Reviewed by Michael S. Moore
Reviewed by Michael S. Moore
2015.02.09. Trobisch, A User’s Guide to the Nestle-Aland 28 Greek New Testament
David Trobisch, A User’s Guide to the Nestle-Aland 28 Greek New Testament
Reviewed by Michael W. Holmes
Reviewed by Jan Krans
Reviewed by Michael W. Holmes
Reviewed by Jan Krans
2015.02.08. Trainor, About Earth’s Child
Michael Trainor, About Earth’s Child: An Ecological Listening to the Gospel of Luke
Reviewed by C. Jason Borders
Reviewed by C. Jason Borders
2015.02.07. Robertson, The Death of Judas
Jesse E. Robertson, The Death of Judas: The Characterization of Judas Iscariot in Three Early Christian Accounts of his Death
Reviewed by Lee M. Jefferson
Reviewed by Lee M. Jefferson
2015.02.06. Nguyen, Chorus in the Dark
Kim Lan Nguyen, Chorus in the Dark: The Voices of the Book of Lamentations
Reviewed by Charles William Miller
Reviewed by Charles William Miller
2015.02.05. Linde, How to Correct the Sacra Scriptura?
Cornelia Linde, How to Correct the Sacra Scriptura? Textual Criticism of the Bible between the Twelfth and Fifteenth Century
Reviewed by Jeffrey L. Morrow
Reviewed by Jeffrey L. Morrow
2015.02.04. Himmelfarb, Between Temple and Torah
Martha Himmelfarb, Between Temple and Torah: Essays on Priests, Scribes, and Visionaries in the Second Temple Period and Beyond
Reviewed by L. Michael Morales
Reviewed by L. Michael Morales
2015.02.03. Firth, 1 and 2 Samuel
David G. Firth, 1 and 2 Samuel: A Kingdom Comes
Reviewed by Ralph Henson
Reviewed by Ralph Henson
2015.02.02. Feldmeier, Power, Service, Humility
Reinhard Feldmeier, Power, Service, Humility: A New Testament Ethic
Reviewed by David Briones
Reviewed by David Briones
2015.02.01. Block, Beyond the River Chebar
Daniel I. Block, Beyond the River Chebar: Studies in Kingship and Eschatology in the Book of Ezekiel
Reviewed by Sven Petry
Reviewed by Sven Petry
2015.01.48. Lyons, Galatians
George Lyons, Galatians: A Commentary in the Wesleyan Tradition
Reviewed by Troy Martin
Reviewed by Troy Martin
2015.01.46. Kohlenberger, NIV Greek and English New Testament
John R. Kohlenberger III, ed., NIV Greek and English New Testament
Reviewed by Haley Goranson
Reviewed by Haley Goranson
2015.01.45. Hock, The Chreia and Ancient Rhetoric
Ronald F. Hock, The Chreia and Ancient Rhetoric: Commentaries on Aphthonius’s Progymnasmata
Reviewed by Christopher J. Kuhl
Reviewed by Christopher J. Kuhl
2015.01.44. Fredrickson, Eros and the Christ
David E. Fredrickson, Eros and the Christ: Longing and Envy in Paul’s Christology
Reviewed by Scott S. Elliott
Reviewed by Elliott C. Maloney
Reviewed by Scott S. Elliott
Reviewed by Elliott C. Maloney
2015.01.43. Feldmeier, Macht—Dienst—Demut
Reinhard Feldmeier, Macht—Dienst—Demut: Ein neutestamentlicher Beitrag zur Ethik
Reviewed by William R. G. Loader
Reviewed by William R. G. Loader
2015.01.42. Cain, Jerome’s Epitaph on Paula
Andrew Cain, ed., Jerome’s Epitaph on Paula: A Commentary on the Epitaphium Sanctae Paulae
Reviewed by Matthew Kraus
Reviewed by Matthew Kraus
2015.01.41. Bird, Jesus Is the Christ
Michael F. Bird, Jesus Is the Christ: The Messianic Testimony of the Gospels
Reviewed by Susan Wendel
Reviewed by Susan Wendel
2015.01.40. Bird, 1 Esdras
Michael F. Bird, 1 Esdras: Introduction and Commentary on the Greek Text in Codex Vaticanus
Reviewed by Bob Becking
Reviewed by Bob Becking
2015.01.39. Zevit, What Really Happened in the Garden of Eden?
Ziony Zevit, What Really Happened in the Garden of Eden?
Reviewed by John Walton
Reviewed by John Walton
2015.01.38. Walser, Old Testament Quotations in Hebrews
Georg A. Walser, Old Testament Quotations in Hebrews: Studies in Their Textual and Contextual Background
Reviewed by Brian C. Small
Reviewed by Brian C. Small
2015.01.37. Stanton, Studies in Matthew and Early Christianity
Graham Stanton; Markus Bockmuehl and David Lincicum, eds., Studies in Matthew and Early Christianity
Reviewed by Donald A. Hagner
Reviewed by Donald A. Hagner
2015.01.36. Lundbom, Biblical Rhetoric and Rhetorical Criticism
Jack R. Lundbom, Biblical Rhetoric and Rhetorical Criticism
Reviewed by Joel Barker
Reviewed by Joel Barker
2015.01.35. Laato, Who Is the Servant of the Lord?
Antti Laato, Who Is the Servant of the Lord? Jewish and Christian Interpretations on Isaiah 53 from Antiquity to the Middle Ages
Reviewed by Alphonso Groenewald
Reviewed by Alphonso Groenewald
2015.01.34. Kitz, Cursed Are You!
Anne Marie Kitz, Cursed Are You! The Phenomenology of Cursing in Cuneiform and Hebrew Texts
Reviewed by Stephen C. Russell
Reviewed by Stephen C. Russell
2015.01.33. Dube, Mbuvi, and Mbuwayesango, Postcolonial Perspectives in African Biblical Interpretations
Musa W. Dube, Andrew M. Mbuvi, and Dora R. Mbuwayesango, eds., Postcolonial Perspectives in African Biblical Interpretations
Reviewed by Peter Claver Ajer
Reviewed by Peter Claver Ajer
2015.01.31. 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 Steve Walton
Reviewed by Steve Walton
2015.01.30. Allen, John Chrysostom, Homilies on Paul’s Letter to the Philippians
Pauline Allen, John Chrysostom, Homilies on Paul’s Letter to the Philippians
Reviewed by Julien M. Ogereau
Reviewed by Julien M. Ogereau
2015.01.29. Walter and Greenberg; Kiraz and Bali, The Book of the Twelve … according to the Syriac Peshitta
Donald M. Walter and Gillian Greenberg, trans.; George A. Kiraz and Joseph Bali, eds., The Book of the Twelve Minor Prophets according to the Syriac Peshitta Version with English Translation: The Twelve Prophets
Reviewed by H. F. van Rooy
Reviewed by H. F. van Rooy
2015.01.28. Thomas, Poetry and Theology in the Book of Lamentations
Heath A. Thomas, Poetry and Theology in the Book of Lamentations: The Aesthetics of an Open Text
Reviewed by Miriam Bier
Reviewed by Miriam Bier
2015.01.27. Thelle, Approaches to the “Chosen Place”
Rannfrid I. Thelle, Approaches to the “Chosen Place”: Accessing a Biblical Concept
Reviewed by Eckart Otto
Reviewed by Eckart Otto
2015.01.26. Stone, An Editio Minor of the Armenian Version of the Testaments of the Twelve Patriarchs
Michael E. Stone, An Editio Minor of the Armenian Version of the Testaments of the Twelve Patriarchs
Reviewed by Adam Carter McCollum
Reviewed by Adam Carter McCollum
2015.01.25. Lemcio, Travels with St. Mark
Eugene E. Lemcio, Travels with St. Mark: GPS for the Journey. A Pedagogical Aid
Reviewed by Kenneth Litwak
Reviewed by Kenneth Litwak
2015.01.24. Holm, Of Courtiers and Kings
Tawny L. Holm, Of Courtiers and Kings: The Biblical Daniel Narratives and Ancient Story-Collections
Reviewed by Jordan M. Scheetz
Reviewed by Jordan M. Scheetz
2015.01.23. Harvey, Is Scripture Still Holy?
A. E. Harvey, Is Scripture Still Holy? Coming of Age with the New Testament
Reviewed by Christopher Holmes
Reviewed by Christopher Holmes
2015.01.22. Davies and Römer, Writing the Bible
Philip R. Davies and Thomas Römer, eds., Writing the Bible: Scribes, Scribalism and Script
Reviewed by Stephen Reed
Reviewed by Stephen Reed
2015.01.21. Collins, Second Corinthians
Raymond F. Collins, Second Corinthians
Reviewed by B. J. Oropeza
Reviewed by B. J. Oropeza
2015.01.20. Anderson, Charity
Gary A. Anderson, Charity: The Place of the Poor in the Biblical Tradition
Reviewed by Timothy Sandoval
2015.01.19. Thiselton, The Holy Spirit
Anthony C. Thiselton, The Holy Spirit—In Biblical Teaching, through the Centuries, and Today
Reviewed by Cornelis Bennema
Reviewed by Chris L. de Wet
Reviewed by Cornelis Bennema
Reviewed by Chris L. de Wet
2015.01.18. Still and Wilhite, Tertullian and Paul
Todd D. Still and David E. Wilhite, eds., Tertullian and Paul
Reviewed by Judith M. Lieu
Reviewed by Judith M. Lieu
2015.01.17. Schröter and Zangenberg, Texte zur Umwelt des Neuen Testaments
Jens Schröter and Jürgen K. Zangenberg, eds., Texte zur Umwelt des Neuen Testaments
Reviewed by Pieter van der Horst
Reviewed by Pieter van der Horst
2015.01.16. Schottroff, Der erste Brief an die Gemeinde in Korinth
Luise Schottroff, Der erste Brief an die Gemeinde in Korinth
Reviewed by H. H. Drake Williams III
Reviewed by H. H. Drake Williams III
2015.01.15. Johnson, The Holy Seed Has Been Defiled
Willa M. Johnson, The Holy Seed Has Been Defiled: The Interethnic Marriage Dilemma in Ezra 9–10
Reviewed by Nasili Vaka’uta
Reviewed by Nasili Vaka’uta
2015.01.13. Chalmers, Exploring the Religion of Ancient Israel
Aaron Chalmers, Exploring the Religion of Ancient Israel: Prophet, Priest, Sage and People
Reviewed by Thomas Wagner
Reviewed by Thomas Wagner
2015.01.12. Bernstein, Reading and Re-reading Scripture at Qumran
Moshe J. Bernstein, Reading and Re-reading Scripture at Qumran
Reviewed by Carol A. Newsom
Reviewed by Carol A. Newsom
2015.01.11. Batto, In the Beginning
Bernard F. Batto, In the Beginning: Essays on Creation Motifs in the Bible and the Ancient Near East
Reviewed by Thomas Wagner
Reviewed by Thomas Wagner
2015.01.10. Abernethy, Brett, Bulkeley, and Meadowcroft, Isaiah and Imperial Context
Andrew T. Abernethy, Mark G. Brett, Tim Bulkeley, and Tim Meadowcroft, eds., Isaiah and Imperial Context: The Book of Isaiah in the Times of Empire
Reviewed by Alan J. Hauser
Reviewed by Alan J. Hauser
2015.01.09. Streett, Subversive Meals
R. Alan Streett, Subversive Meals: An Analysis of the Lord’s Supper under Roman Domination during the First Century
Reviewed by Peter-Ben Smit
Reviewed by Peter-Ben Smit
2015.01.08. Spencer, Salty Wives, Spirited Mothers, and Savvy Widows
F. Scott Spencer, Salty Wives, Spirited Mothers, and Savvy Widows: Capable Women of Purpose and Persistence in Luke’s Gospel
Reviewed by Susanne Luther
Reviewed by Susanne Luther
2015.01.06. Lichtenberger, Martin Hengels “Zeloten”
Hermann Lichtenberger, ed., Martin Hengels “Zeloten”: Ihre Bedeutung im Licht von fünfzig Jahren Forschungsgeschichte
Reviewed by M. Eugene Boring
Reviewed by M. Eugene Boring
2015.01.05. Knoppers, Jews and Samaritans
Gary A. Knoppers, Jews and Samaritans: The Origins and History of Their Early Relations
Reviewed by Jürgen Zangenberg
Reviewed by Jürgen Zangenberg
2015.01.04. Geiger, Das hebräische Partizip in den Texten aus der judäischen Wüste
Gregor Geiger, Das hebräische Partizip in den Texten aus der judäischen Wüste
Reviewed by Samuel Arnet
Reviewed by Samuel Arnet
2015.01.03. Chalmers, Exploring the Religion of Ancient Israel
Aaron Chalmers, Exploring the Religion of Ancient Israel: Prophet, Priest, Sage and People
Reviewed by Bob Becking
Reviewed by Bob Becking
2015.01.02. Canavan, Clothing the Body of Christ at Colossae
Rosemary Canavan, Clothing the Body of Christ at Colossae: A Visual Construction of Identity
Reviewed by Scott D. Charlesworth
Reviewed by Scott D. Charlesworth
2014.12.10. Tilling, Paul’s Divine Christology
Chris Tilling, Paul’s Divine Christology
Reviewed by Benjamin A. Edsall
Reviewed by Benjamin A. Edsall
2014.12.09. Stone, Adam and Eve in the Armenian Tradition
Michael E. Stone, Adam and Eve in the Armenian Tradition, Fifth through Seventeenth Centuries
Reviewed by Linda S. Schearing
Reviewed by Linda S. Schearing
2014.12.08. Shinkoskey, Do My Prophets No Harm
Robert Kimball Shinkoskey, Do My Prophets No Harm: Revelation and Religious Liberty in the Bible
Reviewed by J. Gordon McConville
Reviewed by J. Gordon McConville
2014.12.07. O’Kane, Bible, Art, Gallery
Martin O’Kane, ed., Bible, Art, Gallery
Reviewed by Bryan J. Cook
Reviewed by Bryan J. Cook
2014.12.06. Lundbom, Jeremiah Closer Up
Jack R. Lundbom, Jeremiah Closer Up: The Prophet and the Book
Reviewed by Richard G. Smith
Reviewed by Richard G. Smith
2014.12.05. Lee, Crossing the Jordan
Eun-Woo Lee, Crossing the Jordan: Diachrony versus Synchrony in the Book of Joshua
Reviewed by Thomas Römer
Reviewed by Thomas Römer
2014.12.04. Elliott and Boer, Ideology, Culture, and Translation
Scott S. Elliott and Roland Boer, eds., Ideology, Culture, and Translation
Reviewed by Todd Borger
Reviewed by Todd Borger
2014.12.03. Elliott, Reconfiguring Mark’s Jesus
Scott S. Elliott, Reconfiguring Mark’s Jesus: Narrative Criticism after Poststructuralism
Reviewed by Thomas P. Nelligan
Reviewed by Thomas P. Nelligan
2014.12.02. Edenburg and Juha Pakkala, Is Samuel among the Deuteronomists?
Cynthia Edenburg and Juha Pakkala, eds., Is Samuel among the Deuteronomists? Current Views on the Place of Samuel in a Deuteronomistic History
Reviewed by David G. Firth
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