2016.12.72. Zager, Jesusforschung in vier Jahrhunderten
Werner Zager, Jesusforschung in vier Jahrhunderten: Texte von den Anfängen historischer Kritik bis zur “dritten Frage” nach dem historischen Jesus
Reviewed by Stephan Witetschek
2016.12.71. Smith, Into the World of the New Testament
Daniel Lynwood Smith, Into the World of the New Testament: Greco-Roman and Jewish Texts and Contexts
Reviewed by Troy M. Troftgruben
2016.12.70. Shillington, An Introduction to the Study of Luke-Acts
V. George Shillington, An Introduction to the Study of Luke-Acts
Reviewed by James M. Morgan
2016.12.69. Schipper, Ruth
Jeremy Schipper, Ruth: A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary
Reviewed by George Savran
2016.12.68. Reinhartz, Caiaphas the High Priest
Adele Reinhartz, Caiaphas the High Priest
Reviewed by Arie W. Zwiep
2016.12.67. Perdue and Carter, Israel and Empire
Leo G. Perdue and Warren Carter; Coleman A. Baker, ed., Israel and Empire: A Postcolonial History of Israel and Early Judaism
Reviewed by Steed Vernyl Davidson
2016.12.66. Parry and Tov, The Dead Sea Scrolls Reader
Donald W. Parry and Emanuel Tov, The Dead Sea Scrolls Reader, Second Edition, Revised and Expanded
Reviewed by Peter Porzig
2016.12.65. Oeming and Schmid, Job’s Journey
Manfred Oeming and Konrad Schmid, Job’s Journey: Stations of Suffering
Reviewed by Katharine Dell
2016.12.64. Myers and Schuchard, Abiding Words
Alicia D. Myers and Bruce G. Schuchard, eds., Abiding Words: The Use of Scripture in the Gospel of John
Reviewed by Inhee C. Berg
2016.12.63. Litfin, Paul’s Theology of Preaching
Duane Litfin, Paul’s Theology of Preaching: The Apostle’s Challenge to the Art of Persuasion in Ancient Corinth
Reviewed by James W. Thompson
2016.12.62. Kalmin, Migrating Tales
Richard Kalmin, Migrating Tales: The Talmud’s Narratives and Their Historical Context
Reviewed by Rivka Ulmer
2016.12.61. Hylen, A Modest Apostle
Susan E. Hylen, A Modest Apostle: Thecla and the History of Women in the Early Church
Reviewed by Kate Wilkinson
2016.12.60. deClaissé-Walford, The Shape and Shaping of the Book of Psalms
Nancy L. deClaissé-Walford, ed., The Shape and Shaping of the Book of Psalms: The Current State of Scholarship
Reviewed by John E. Anderson
2016.12.58. Bier, ‘Perhaps There Is Hope’
Miriam Bier, ‘Perhaps There Is Hope’: Reading Lamentations as a Polyphony of Pain, Penitence, and Protest
Reviewed by Amy C. Cottrill
2016.12.57. Zucker and Reiss, The Matriarchs of Genesis
David J. Zucker and Moshe Reiss, The Matriarchs of Genesis: Seven Women, Five Views
Reviewed by Robin Gallaher Branch
2016.12.56. White, Where Is the Wise Man?
Adam White, Where Is the Wise Man? Graeco-Roman Education as a Background to the Divisions in 1 Corinthians 1–4
Reviewed by Bart J. Koet
Reviewed by H. H. Drake Williams III
2016.12.55. Walsh and Twomey, Borges and the Bible
Richard Walsh and Jay Twomey, eds., Borges and the Bible
Reviewed by Michelle Fletcher
2016.12.54. Utzschneider and Oswald, Exodus 1–15
Helmut Utzschneider and Wolfgang Oswald, Exodus 1–15
Reviewed by Danny Mathews
2016.12.53. Tuell, Reading Nahum–Malachi
Steven Tuell, Reading Nahum–Malachi: A Literary and Theological Commentary
Reviewed by Michael H. Floyd
2016.12.52. Thiessen and Seubert, Die Königsherrschaft Jahwes
Jacob Thiessen and Harald Seubert, eds., Die Königsherrschaft Jahwes: Festschrift zur Emeritierung von Herbert H. Klement
Reviewed by Mark W. Hamilton
2016.12.51. Schweitzer and Uhlenbruch, Worlds That Could Not Be
Steven J. Schweitzer and Frauke Uhlenbruch, eds., Worlds That Could Not Be: Utopia in Chronicles, Ezra and Nehemiah
Reviewed by Sean Burt
2016.12.50. Patterson, Keeping the Feast
Jane Lancaster Patterson, Keeping the Feast: Metaphors of Sacrifice in 1 Corinthians and Philippians
Reviewed by Timothy A. Brookins
2016.12.49. Nitsche, “Und das Königtum war fest in der Hand Salomos”
Martin Nitsche, “Und das Königtum war fest in der Hand Salomos”: Untersuchungen zu 1 Kön 3
Reviewed by Herbert H. Klement
2016.12.48. Lester, Daniel Evokes Isaiah
G. Brooke Lester, Daniel Evokes Isaiah: Allusive Characterization of Foreign Rule in the Hebrew-Aramaic Book of Daniel
Reviewed by Nathan Mastnjak
Reviewed by Ian Young
2016.12.47. Lee, Hannevi’ah and Hannah
Nancy C. Lee, Hannevi’ah and Hannah: Hearing Women Biblical Prophets in a Women’s Lyrical Tradition
Reviewed by Claude F. Mariottini
2016.12.46. de Lange, Japheth in the Tents of Shem
Nicholas de Lange, Japheth in the Tents of Shem: Greek Bible Translations in Byzantine Judaism
Reviewed by Robert J. Littman
2016.12.45. Körtner, Arbeit am Kanon
Ulrich H. J. Körtner, Arbeit am Kanon: Studien zur Bibelhermeneutik
Reviewed by Mark W. Elliott
2016.12.44. Gordley, Teaching through Song in Antiquity
Matthew E. Gordley, Teaching through Song in Antiquity: Didactic Hymnody among Greeks, Romans, Jews, and Christians
Reviewed by Steven Thompson
2016.12.43. Fee, The First Epistle to the Corinthians
Gordon D. Fee, The First Epistle to the Corinthians: Revised Edition
Reviewed by Craig A. Evans
2016.12.42. Fairchild, Christian Origins in Ephesus and Asia Minor
Mark R. Fairchild, Christian Origins in Ephesus and Asia Minor
Reviewed by Susana de Sola Funsten
2016.12.41. Bodner, After the Invasion
Keith Bodner, After the Invasion: A Reading of Jeremiah 40–44
Reviewed by Marvin A. Sweeney
2016.12.40. Beaulieu, “Behold! My Servant”
Stephane A. Beaulieu, “Behold! My Servant”: An Exegetical and Theological Study of the Identity and Role of the Servant in Isaiah 42:1-9
Reviewed by Steven Bishop
2016.12.39. Payne, A State of Mixture
Richard E. Payne, A State of Mixture: Christians, Zoroastrians, and Iranian Political Culture in Late Antiquity
Reviewed by Jennifer Hart
2016.12.38. Newkirk, Just Deceivers
Matthew Newkirk, Just Deceivers: An Exploration of the Motif of Deception in the Books of Samuel
Reviewed by Juan Miguel Betancourt
2016.12.37. Landy, Trevaskis, and Bibb, Text, Time, and Temple
Francis Landy, Leigh Trevaskis, and Bryan Bibb, eds., Text, Time, and Temple: Literary, Historical and Ritual Studies in Leviticus
Reviewed by Samuel L. Boyd
2016.12.36. Jacobi, Jesusüberlieferung bei Paulus?
Christine Jacobi, Jesusüberlieferung bei Paulus? Analogien zwischen den echten Paulusbriefen und den synoptischen Evangelien
Reviewed by Kari Syreeni
2016.12.35. Han, Swimming in the Sea of Scripture
Paul Han, Swimming in the Sea of Scripture: Paul’s Use of the Old Testament in 2 Corinthians 4:7–13:13
Reviewed by Seth M. Ehorn
2016.12.34. Brueggemann, The Role of Old Testament Theology in Old Testament Interpretation
Walter Brueggemann; K. C. Hanson, ed., The Role of Old Testament Theology in Old Testament Interpretation: And Other Essays
Reviewed by Ben C. Ollenburger
2016.12.33. Borgen, The Gospel of John
Peder Borgen, The Gospel of John: More Light from Philo, Paul and Archaeology: The Scriptures, Tradition, Exposition, Settings, Meaning
Reviewed by Harold W. Attridge
2016.12.32. Boda, ‘Return To Me’
Mark J. Boda, ‘Return To Me’: A Biblical Theology of Repentance
Reviewed by Josh Mathews
2016.12.31. Bazzana, Kingdom of Bureaucracy
Giovanni B. Bazzana, Kingdom of Bureaucracy: The Political Theology of Village Scribes in the Sayings Gospel Q
Reviewed by Sarah E. Rollens
2016.12.30. Afoakwah, The Nathan-David Confrontation (2 Sam 12:1–15a)
James Donkor Afoakwah, The Nathan-David Confrontation (2 Sam 12:1–15a): A Slap in the Face of the Deuteronomistic Hero?
Reviewed by George G. Nicol
2016.12.29. Wischmeyer, Liebe als Agape
Oda Wischmeyer, Liebe als Agape: Das frühchristliche Konzept und der moderne Diskurs
Reviewed by by Athanasios Despotis
2016.12.28. Vena, Jesus, Disciple of the Kingdom
Osvaldo D. Vena, Jesus, Disciple of the Kingdom: Mark’s Christology for a Community in Crisis
Reviewed by by John W. Fadden
2016.12.27. Ryu, Knowledge of God in Philo of Alexandria
Jang Ryu, Knowledge of God in Philo of Alexandria
Reviewed by by Gregory E. Sterling
2016.12.26. Petrany, Pedagogy, Prayer and Praise
Catherine Petrany, Pedagogy, Prayer and Praise: The Wisdom of the Psalms and Psalter
Reviewed by by Marco Pavan
2016.12.25. Olyan, Ritual Violence in the Hebrew Bible
Saul M. Olyan, Ritual Violence in the Hebrew Bible: New Perspectives
Reviewed by by Jeremiah W. Cataldo
2016.12.24. Myles and Blyth, Sexuality, Ideology and the Bible
Robert J. Myles and Caroline Blyth, eds., Sexuality, Ideology and the Bible: Antipodean Engagements
Reviewed by by Rhiannon Graybill
2016.12.22. Kreuzer, The Bible in Greek
Siegfried Kreuzer, The Bible in Greek: Translation, Transmission, and Theology of the Septuagint
Reviewed by by W. Edward Glenny
2016.12.21. Holt and Sharp, Jeremiah Invented
Else K. Holt and Carolyn J. Sharp, eds., Jeremiah Invented: Constructions and Deconstructions of Jeremiah
Reviewed by by Marvin A. Sweeney
2016.12.20. Heil, 1–3 John
John Paul Heil, 1–3 John: Worship by Loving God and One Another to Live Eternally
Reviewed by by Chris S. Stevens
2016.12.19. Fiensy and Jam Strange, Galilee in the Late Second Temple and Mishnaic Periods
David A. Fiensy and James Riley Strange, eds., Galilee in the Late Second Temple and Mishnaic Periods, Volume 1: Life, Culture, and Society
Reviewed by by Ralph K. Hawkins
2016.12.18. Choi, Postcolonial Discipleship of Embodiment
Jin Young Choi, Postcolonial Discipleship of Embodiment: An Asian and Asian American Feminist Reading of the Gospel of Mark
Reviewed by by Chang Seon An
Reviewed by by Angela N. Parker
2016.12.17. Barclay, Paul and the Gift
John M. G. Barclay, Paul and the Gift
Reviewed by by Matthew V. Novenson
2016.12.16. Allen, Paul, and Woodman, The Book of Revelation
Garrick V. Allen, Ian Paul, and Simon P. Woodman, eds., The Book of Revelation: Currents in British Research on the Apocalypse
Reviewed by by Hanna Stenström
2016.12.15. Yli-Karjanmaa, Reincarnation in Philo of Alexandria
Sami Yli-Karjanmaa, Reincarnation in Philo of Alexandria
Reviewed by Justin M. Rogers
2016.12.14. Werman, From Author to Copyist
Cana Werman, ed., From Author to Copyist: Essays on the Composition, Redaction, and Transmission of the Hebrew Bible in Honor of Zipi Talshir
Reviewed by Pieter de Vries
2016.12.13. Upson-Saia, Daniel-Hughes, and Batten, Dressing Judeans and Christians in Antiquity
Kristi Upson-Saia, Carly Daniel-Hughes, and Alicia J. Batten, eds., Dressing Judeans and Christians in Antiquity
Reviewed by Janelle Peters
2016.12.12. Scott, BACCHIUS IUDAEUS
James M. Scott, BACCHIUS IUDAEUS: A Denarius Commemorating Pompey’s Victory over Judea
Reviewed by G. Anthony Keddie
2016.12.11. Scheid, The Gods, the State, and the Individual
John Scheid, The Gods, the State, and the Individual: Reflections on Civic Religion in Rome
Reviewed by Jeffrey Brodd
2016.12.10. Provan, Long, and Longman, A Biblical History of Israel
Iain Provan, V. Philips Long, and Tremper Longman III, A Biblical History of Israel
Reviewed by Aren Maeir
2016.12.09. Lundhaug and Jenott, The Monastic Origins of the Nag Hammadi Codices
Hugo Lundhaug and Lance Jenott, The Monastic Origins of the Nag Hammadi Codices
Reviewed by Timothy Pettipiece
2016.12.08. Hakola, Reconsidering Johannine Christianity
Raimo Hakola, Reconsidering Johannine Christianity: A Social Identity Approach
Reviewed by Cornelis Bennema
2016.12.07. Goldstein, Impurity and Gender in the Hebrew Bible
Elizabeth W. Goldstein, Impurity and Gender in the Hebrew Bible
Reviewed by Thomas Kazen
2016.12.06. Geller and Vacin, Healing Magic and Evil Demons
Markham J. Geller and Ludek Vacin, Healing Magic and Evil Demons: Canonical Udug-hul Incantations
Reviewed by Michael S. Moore
2016.12.05. Dyma, Gulde-Karmann, and Kühn, ‘Der Herr des Himmels möge lang machen seine Tage und seine Jahre’
Oliver Dyma, Stefanie-Ulrike Gulde-Karmann, and Dagmar Kühn, eds., ‘Der Herr des Himmels möge lang machen seine Tage und seine Jahre’: Religionsgeschichtliche Beiträge; Festschrift für Herbert Niehr zum 60. Geburtstag
Reviewed by Markus Witte
2016.12.04. Dennert, John the Baptist and the Jewish Setting of Matthew
Brian C. Dennert, John the Baptist and the Jewish Setting of Matthew
Reviewed by Brian LePort
2016.12.02. Blumell and Wayment, Christian Oxyrhynchus
Lincoln Blumell and Thomas Wayment, eds., Christian Oxyrhynchus: Texts, Documents, and Sources
Reviewed by Geoffrey S. Smith
2016.12.01. Beavis and Kim-Cragg, Hebrews
Mary Ann Beavis and HyeRan Kim-Cragg, Hebrews
Reviewed by Bryan J. Whitfield
2016.11.35. Wilson, Making Men
Stephen M. Wilson, Making Men: The Male Coming-of-Age Theme in the Hebrew Bible
Reviewed by Susan E. Haddox
2016.11.34. Wetter, “On Her Account”
Anne-Mareike Wetter, “On Her Account”: Reconfiguring Israel in Ruth, Esther, and Judith
Reviewed by Bradley Embry
2016.11.33. Weippert, Götterwort in Menschenmund
Manfred Weippert, Götterwort in Menschenmund: Studien zur Prophetie in Assyrien, Israel und Juda
Reviewed by Michael S. Moore
2016.11.32. Schedtler, A Heavenly Chorus
Justin Jeffcoat Schedtler, A Heavenly Chorus
Reviewed by Martin Karrer
2016.11.31. Rosenblum, Vuong, and DesRosiers, Religious Competition in the Third Century CE
Jordan Rosenblum, Lily Vuong, and Nathaniel DesRosiers, eds., Religious Competition in the Third Century CE: Jews, Christians, and the Greco-Roman World
Reviewed by Judith M. Lieu
2016.11.30. Kilchör, Mosetora und Jahwetora
Benjamin Kilchör, Mosetora und Jahwetora: Das Verhältnis von Deuteronomium 12–26 zu Exodus, Levitikus und Numeri
Reviewed by Thomas Hieke
Reviewed by Pekka Pitkanen
2016.11.29. Gager, Who Made Early Christianity?
John Gager, Who Made Early Christianity? The Jewish Lives of the Apostle Paul
Reviewed by Jin Hwang
2016.11.28. Bates, The Birth of the Trinity
Matthew W. Bates, The Birth of the Trinity: Jesus, God, and Spirit in New Testament and Early Christian Interpretations of the Old Testament
Reviewed by James F. McGrath
2016.11.27. Bateman, Darrell L. Bock, and Gordon H. Johnston, Jesus the Messiah
Herbert W. Bateman IV, Darrell L. Bock, and Gordon H. Johnston, Jesus the Messiah: Tracing the Promises, Expectations, and Coming of Israel’s King
Reviewed by David S. Ritsema
2016.11.26. Porter, John, His Gospel, and Jesus
Stanley E. Porter, John, His Gospel, and Jesus: In Pursuit of the Johannine Voice
Reviewed by Cornelis Bennema
2016.11.25. Ramelli, Evagrius’s Kephalaia Gnostika
Ilaria L. E. Ramelli, Evagrius’s Kephalaia Gnostika: A New Translation of the Unreformed Text from the Syriac
Reviewed by Timothy Pettipiece
2016.11.24. Mowinckel, Psalm Studies
Sigmund Mowinckel, Psalm Studies
Reviewed by Phil J. Botha
Reviewed by Ralph K. Hawkins
2016.11.23. Klangwisan, Earthing the Cosmic Queen
Yael Klangwisan, Earthing the Cosmic Queen: Relevance Theory and the Song of Songs
Reviewed by Dianne Bergant
2016.11.22. Heil, The Book of Revelation
John Paul Heil, The Book of Revelation: Worship for Life in the Spirit of Prophecy
Reviewed by Russell Morton
2016.11.21. Fowl, Ephesians
Stephen E. Fowl, Ephesians: Being a Christian at Home and in the Cosmos
Reviewed by Julia Lambert Fogg
2016.11.20. Fink, Benjamin Whorf, die Sumerer und der Einfluss der Sprache auf das Denken
Sebastian Fink, Benjamin Whorf, die Sumerer und der Einfluss der Sprache auf das Denken
Reviewed by Michael S. Moore
2016.11.19. Birk, Depicting the Dead
Stine Birk, Depicting the Dead: Self-Representation and Commemoration on Roman Sarcophagi with Portraits
Reviewed by Eric C. Smith
2016.11.18. Aitken, T&T Clark Companion to the Septuagint
James K. Aitken, ed., T&T Clark Companion to the Septuagint
Reviewed by Siegfried Kreuzer
2016.11.17. Sasson, From the Mari Archives
Jack M. Sasson, From the Mari Archives: An Anthology of Old Babylonian Letters
Reviewed by Amanda H. Podany
2016.11.16. Roberts, First Isaiah
J. J. M. Roberts, First Isaiah
Reviewed by Marvin A. Sweeney
Reviewed by H. G. M. Williamson
2016.11.15. Richler, Guide to Hebrew Manuscript Collections
Benjamin Richler, Guide to Hebrew Manuscript Collections
Reviewed by Christopher Dost
2016.11.14. Marks and Taussig, Meals in Early Judaism
Susan Marks and Hal Taussig, eds., Meals in Early Judaism: Social Formation at the Table
Reviewed by Joshua Schwartz
2016.11.13. Kierspel, Charts on the Life and Letters of Paul
Lars Kierspel, Charts on the Life and Letters of Paul
Reviewed by Corneliu Constantineanu
2016.11.12. Fulton, Reconsidering Nehemiah’s Judah
Deirdre N. Fulton, Reconsidering Nehemiah’s Judah: The Case of MT and LXX Nehemia 11–12
Reviewed by Lena-Sofia Tiemeyer
2016.11.11. Fernández Marcos et al., La Biblia griega Septuaginta 3: Libros poéticos y sapienciales
Natalio Fernández Marcos, M. Victoria Spottorno Díaz-Caro, Jose Manuel Cañas Reillo, Mercedes López Salvá, Inmaculada Delgado Jara, Antonio Piñero Sáenz, and Lorena Miralles Maciá, trans., La Biblia griega Septuaginta 3: Libros poéticos y sapienciales
Reviewed by Thomas J. Kraus
2016.11.10. Brawley, The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Bible and Ethics
Robert L. Brawley, ed., The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Bible and Ethics
Reviewed by Volker Rabens
2016.11.09. Anderson, Monotheism and Yahweh’s Appropriation of Baal
James S. Anderson, Monotheism and Yahweh’s Appropriation of Baal
Reviewed by Steve Wiggins
2016.11.08. Shellberg, Cleansed Lepers, Cleansed Hearts
Pamela Shellberg, Cleansed Lepers, Cleansed Hearts: Purity and Healing in Luke-Acts
Reviewed by Kindalee Pfremmer De Long
Reviewed by Sharon Jacob
2016.11.07. Pioske, David’s Jerusalem
Daniel D. Pioske, David’s Jerusalem: Between Memory and History
Reviewed by Kyle H. Keimer
2016.11.06. Moro, I sandali di Mosè
Caterina Moro, I sandali di Mosè: Storia di una tradizione ebraica
Reviewed by Andrea Ravasco
2016.11.05. Linke, Das Charisma der Könige
Julia Linke, Das Charisma der Könige: Zur Konzeption des altorientalischen Königtums im Hinblick auf Urartu
Reviewed by Michael S. Moore
2016.11.03. Finkel and Taylor, Cuneiform
Irving Finkel and Jonathan Taylor, Cuneiform: Ancient Scripts
Reviewed by John L. Ellison
2016.11.02. England and Lyons, Reception History and Biblical Studies
Emma England and William John Lyons, eds., Reception History and Biblical Studies: Theory and Practice
Reviewed by C. L. Seow
2016.11.01. Blanton, A Materialism for the Masses
Ward Blanton, A Materialism for the Masses: Saint Paul and the Philosophy of Undying Life
Reviewed by Steven J. Kraftchick
Reviewed by Joseph A. Marchal
2016.10.40. Sivertsev, Judaism and Imperial Ideology in Late Antiquity
Alexei M. Sivertsev, Judaism and Imperial Ideology in Late Antiquity
Reviewed by Adam Marshak
2016.10.39. Römer, Dark God
Thomas Römer, Dark God: Cruelty, Sex, and Violence in the Old Testament
Reviewed by John E. Anderson
2016.10.38. Muraoka, A Biblical Aramaic Reader
Takamitsu Muraoka, A Biblical Aramaic Reader: With an Outline Grammar
Reviewed by Jordan M. Scheetz
2016.10.37. Miller, Corinthian Democracy
Anna C. Miller, Corinthian Democracy: Democratic Discourse in 1 Corinthians
Reviewed by Joseph A. Marchal
2016.10.36. Lunn, The Original Ending of Mark
Nicholas P. Lunn, The Original Ending of Mark: A New Case for the Authenticity of Mark 16:9–20
Reviewed by Elizabeth E. Shively
2016.10.35. Lieu, Marcion and the Making of a Heretic
Judith Lieu, Marcion and the Making of a Heretic: God and Scripture in the Second Century
Reviewed by Dylan M. Burns
2016.10.34. Klangwisan, Jouissance
Yael Cameron Klangwisan, Jouissance: A Cixousian Encounter with the Song of Songs
Reviewed by Rhiannon Graybill
2016.10.33. Irsigler, “Denk an deinen Schöpfer”
Hubert Irsigler, “Denk an deinen Schöpfer”: Studien zum Verständnis von Gott, Mensch und Volk im Alten Testament
Reviewed by Judith Gärtner
2016.10.32. Campbell, Framing Paul
Douglas A. Campbell, Framing Paul: An Epistolary Biography
Reviewed by Matthew V. Novenson
2016.10.31. Bundvad, Time in the Book of Ecclesiastes
Mette Bundvad, Time in the Book of Ecclesiastes
Reviewed by Doug Ingram
2016.10.30. Sommer, Revelation and Authority
Benjamin D. Sommer, Revelation and Authority: Sinai in Jewish Scripture and Tradition
Reviewed by Paul Sanders
2016.10.29. Scheck, St. Jerome: Commentary on Isaiah
Thomas Scheck, trans., St. Jerome: Commentary on Isaiah: Including St. Jerome’s Translation of Origen’s Homilies 1–9 on Isaiah
Reviewed by Ronald E. Heine
2016.10.28. Ringleben, Das philosophische Evangelium
Joachim Ringleben, Das philosophische Evangelium: Theologische Auslegung des Johannesevangeliums im Horizont des Sprachdenkens
Reviewed by Lars Kierspel
2016.10.27. Read-Heimerdinger and Rius-Camps A Gospel Synopsis of the Greek Text of Matthew, Mark and Luke
Jenny Read-Heimerdinger and Josep Rius-Camps, eds., A Gospel Synopsis of the Greek Text of Matthew, Mark and Luke: A Comparison of Codex Bezae and Codex Vaticanus
Reviewed by Ronald van Der Bergh
2016.10.26. Peleg, Going Up and Going Down
Yitzhak Peleg, Going Up and Going Down: A Key to Interpreting Jacob’s Dream (Gen 28.10–22)
Reviewed by Karolien Vermeulen
2016.10.25. Moses, Practices of Power
Robert Ewusie Moses, Practices of Power: Revisiting the Principalities and Powers in the Pauline Letters
Reviewed by Maria Karyakina
2016.10.24. Jördens, Ägyptische Magie und ihre Umwelt
Andrea Jördens, Ägyptische Magie und ihre Umwelt
Reviewed by Michael S. Moore
2016.10.23. Goulet-Cazé, Cynicisme et christianisme dans l’Antiquité
Marie-Odile Goulet-Cazé, Cynicisme et christianisme dans l’Antiquité
Reviewed by John Cook
2016.10.22. Ehrman, Forgery and Counterforgery
Bart D. Ehrman, Forgery and Counterforgery: The Use of Literary Deceit in Early Christian Polemics
Reviewed by J. Samuel Subramanian
Reviewed by Trevor W. Thompson
2016.10.21. Duff, Moses in Corinth
Paul B. Duff, Moses in Corinth: The Apologetic Context of 2 Corinthians 3
Reviewed by Ryan S. Schellenberg
2016.10.20. Conway-Jones, Gregory of Nyssa’s Tabernacle Imagery in Its Jewish and Christian Contexts
Ann Conway-Jones, Gregory of Nyssa’s Tabernacle Imagery in Its Jewish and Christian Contexts
Reviewed by Jeffrey L. Morrow
2016.10.19. Boxall, Discovering Matthew
Ian Boxall, Discovering Matthew: Content, Interpretation, Reception
Reviewed by Jeannine K. Brown
2016.10.18. Attard and Pavan, “Canterò in eterno le misericordie del Signore”
Stefan Attard and Marco Pavan, eds., “Canterò in eterno le misericordie del Signore” (Sal 89,2): Studi in onore del prof. Gianni Barbiero in occasione del suo settantesimo compleanno
Reviewed by Tobias Häner
2016.10.17. Albert and Penna, The Old Testament in Syriac … Ezra and Nehemiah, 1–2 Maccabees
M. Albert and A. Penna, eds., The Old Testament in Syriac according to the Peshiṭta Version: Part IV Fasc. 4. Ezra and Nehemiah, 1–2 Maccabees
Reviewed by Jerome A. Lund
Reviewed by Peter J. Williams
2016.10.16. Adam and Tongue, Looking through a Glass Bible
A. K. M. Adam and Samuel Tongue, eds., Looking through a Glass Bible: Postdisciplinary Biblical Interpretations from the Glasgow School
Reviewed by Gerrie Snyman
2016.10.15. Watts, Iconic Books and Texts
James W. Watts, ed., Iconic Books and Texts
Reviewed by Ryan P. Bonfiglio
2016.10.14. Tracy, See Me! Hear Me!
Elizabeth B. Tracy, See Me! Hear Me! Divine/Human Relational Dialogue in Genesis
Reviewed by Karolien Vermeulen
2016.10.13. Tov, The Text-Critical Use of the Septuagint in Biblical Research
Emanuel Tov, The Text-Critical Use of the Septuagint in Biblical Research
Reviewed by Leonard J. Greenspoon
2016.10.12. Salzman, with Roberts, The Letters of Symmachus
Michele Renee Salzman, with Michael Roberts, The Letters of Symmachus: Book 1
Reviewed by Timothy Pettipiece
2016.10.11. Roth, Zimmermann, and Labahn, Metaphor, Narrative, and Parables in Q
Dieter T. Roth, Ruben Zimmermann, and Michael Labahn, eds., Metaphor, Narrative, and Parables in Q
Reviewed by Joshua L. Mann
2016.10.10. Payne, Hieroglyphic Luwian
Annick Payne, Hieroglyphic Luwian: An Introduction with Original Texts
Reviewed by Alice Mouton
2016.10.09. Ogereau, Paul’s Koinonia with the Philippians
Julien Ogereau, Paul’s Koinonia with the Philippians: A Socio-historical Investigation of a Pauline Economic Partnership
Reviewed by David E. Briones
2016.10.07. Meynet, Les huit psaumes acrostiches alphabétiques
Roland Meynet, Les huit psaumes acrostiches alphabétiques
Reviewed by Paul Sanders
2016.10.06. Mączyńska, The Gospel according to the Novelist
Magdalena Mączyńska, The Gospel according to the Novelist: Religious Scripture and Contemporary Fiction
Reviewed by Scott S. Elliott
2016.10.05. Gordon and Barstad, “Thus Speaks Ishtar of Arbela”
Robert P. Gordon and Hans M. Barstad, eds., “Thus Speaks Ishtar of Arbela”: Prophecy in Israel, Assyria, and Egypt in the Neo-Assyrian Period
Reviewed by Michael S. Moore
2016.10.04. Gleaves, Did Jesus Speak Greek?
G. Scott Gleaves, Did Jesus Speak Greek? The Emerging Evidence of Greek Dominance in First-Century Palestine
Reviewed by Hughson T. Ong
2016.10.03. Eve, Behind the Gospels
Eric Eve, Behind the Gospels: Understanding the Oral Tradition
Reviewed by Jonathan M. Potter
2016.10.02. Dalton, Children’s Bibles in America
Russell W. Dalton, Children’s Bibles in America: A Reception History of the Story of Noah’s Ark in US Children’s Bibles
Reviewed by Gottfried Adam
2016.10.01. Beale, Revelation: A Shorter Commentary
G. K. Beale, with David H. Campbell, Revelation: A Shorter Commentary
Reviewed by Paul B. Duff
Reviewed by Andrew Guffey
2016.09.50. Schüssler Fiorenza, Empowering Memory and Movement
Elisabeth Schüssler Fiorenza, Empowering Memory and Movement: Thinking and Working across Borders
Reviewed by Barbara E. Reid, O.P.
2016.09.49. Niditch, The Responsive Self
Susan Niditch, The Responsive Self: Personal Religion in Biblical Literature of the Neo-Babylonian and Persian Periods
Reviewed by Carol Newsom
2016.09.48. Kienast, Das altassyrische Eherecht
Burkhart Kienast, Das altassyrische Eherecht: Eine Urkundenlehr
Reviewed by Michael S. Moore
2016.09.47. Jassen, Scripture and Law in the Dead Sea Scrolls
Alex Jassen, Scripture and Law in the Dead Sea Scrolls
Reviewed by Ian Werrett
2016.09.46. Havea, Aymer, and Davidson, Islands, Islanders, and the Bible
Jione Havea, Margaret Aymer, and Steed Vernyl Davidson, eds., Islands, Islanders, and the Bible: RumInations
Reviewed by Antonios Finitsis
Reviewed by T. M. Lemos
2016.09.45. Eskola, Beyond Biblical Theology
Timo Eskola, Beyond Biblical Theology: Sacralized Culturalism in Heikki Räisänen’s Hermeneutics
Reviewed by Michael F. Bird
2016.09.44. Edwards, Discovering John
Ruth Edwards, Discovering John: Content, Interpretation, Reception
Reviewed by Karoline M. Lewis
2016.09.43. Draper and Jefford, The Didache
Jonathan Draper and Clayton Jefford, eds., The Didache: A Missing Piece of the Puzzle in Early Christianity
Reviewed by John S. Kloppenborg
Reviewed by H. H. Drake Williams III
2016.09.42. Sprinkle, Paul and Judaism Revisited
Preston M. Sprinkle, Paul and Judaism Revisited: A Study of Divine and Human Agency in Salvation
Reviewed by Kenneth D. Litwak
2016.09.40. McGinn, Ngan, and Pilarski, By Bread Alone
Sheila E. McGinn, Lai Ling Elizabeth Ngan, and Ahida Calderón Pilarski, eds., By Bread Alone: The Bible through the Eyes of the Hungry
Reviewed by Vicky Balabanski
2016.09.39. Marchal, Philippians
Joseph A. Marchal, Philippians: Historical Problems, Hierarchical Visions, Hysterical Anxieties
Reviewed by Katherine A. Shaner
2016.09.38. Mackie, Expanding Ezekiel
Timothy Mackie, Expanding Ezekiel: The Hermeneutics of Scribal Addition in the Ancient Text Witnesses of the Book of Ezekiel
Reviewed by Christopher Dost
2016.09.36. Jones, The Rediscovery of Jewish Christianity
F. Stanley Jones, ed., The Rediscovery of Jewish Christianity: From Toland to Baur
Reviewed by Jeffrey L. Morrow
Reviewed by Jonathan M. Potter
2016.09.35. Hammer, Akiva: Life, Legend, Legacy
Reuven Hammer, Akiva: Life, Legend, Legacy
Reviewed by Joshua Schwartz
Reviewed by Pieter de Vries
2016.09.34. Finkelstein and Na’aman, The Fire Signals of Lachish
Israel Finkelstein and Nadav Na’aman, eds., The Fire Signals of Lachish: Studies in the Archaeology and History of Israel in the Late Bronze Age, Iron Age, and Persian Period in Honor of David Ussishkin
Reviewed by Fred L. Horton
2016.09.33. Doak, The Last of the Rephaim
Brian R. Doak, The Last of the Rephaim: Conquest and Cataclysm in the Heroic Ages of Ancient Israel
Reviewed by Debra Scoggins Ballentine
2016.09.32. Decker, Reading Koine Greek
Rodney J. Decker, Reading Koine Greek: An Introduction and Integrated Workbook
Reviewed by James F. McGrath
Reviewed by Steven Thompson
2016.09.31. Bardakjian and La Porta, The Armenian Apocalyptic Tradition
Kevork B. Bardakjian and Sergio La Porta, eds., The Armenian Apocalyptic Tradition: A Comparative Perspective
Reviewed by Olga Vardazaryan
2016.09.29. Wilson, The Sentences of Sextus
Walter T. Wilson, The Sentences of Sextus
Reviewed by Justin M. Rogers
2016.09.28. Vollandt, Arabic Versions of the Pentateuch
Ronny Vollandt, Arabic Versions of the Pentateuch: A Comparative Study of Jewish, Christian, and Muslim Sources
Reviewed by John Kaltner
2016.09.27. Todd, Remember, O Yahweh
James M. Todd, Remember, O Yahweh: The Poetry and Context of Psalms 135–137
Reviewed by Beat Weber
2016.09.26. Ruiz, Das Land ist für die Armen da
Eleuterio Ruiz, Das Land ist für die Armen da: Psalm 37 und seine immer aktuelle Bedeutung
Reviewed by Áron Németh
2016.09.25. Myles, The Homeless Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew
Robert J. Myles, The Homeless Jesus in the Gospel of Matthew
Reviewed by Warren Carter
2016.09.24. Morrison, The Turning Point in the Gospel of Mark
Gregg S. Morrison, The Turning Point in the Gospel of Mark: A Study in Markan Christology
Reviewed by Elizabeth Struthers Malbon
2016.09.23. Mainwaring, Mark, Mutuality, and Mental Health
Simon Mainwaring, Mark, Mutuality, and Mental Health: Encounters with Jesus
Reviewed by John W. Fadden
2016.09.22. Lehtipuu, Debates over the Resurrection of the Dead
Outi Lehtipuu, Debates over the Resurrection of the Dead: Constructing Early Christian Identity
Reviewed by Shelly Matthews
2016.09.21. Houston, Inside Roman Libraries
George W. Houston, Inside Roman Libraries: Book Collections and Their Management in Antiquity
Reviewed by H. Gregory Snyder
2016.09.20. Hasselbalch, Meaning and Context in the Thanksgiving Hymns
Trine Bjornung Hasselbalch, Meaning and Context in the Thanksgiving Hymns: Linguistic and Rhetorical Perspectives on a Collection of Prayers from Qumran
Reviewed by Daniel K. Falk
2016.09.19. Easter, Faith and the Faithfulness of Jesus in Hebrews
Matthew C. Easter, Faith and the Faithfulness of Jesus in Hebrews
Reviewed by Bryan J. Whitfield
2016.09.18. Church, Walker, Bulkeley, and Meadowcroft, The Gospel and the Land of Promise
Philip Church, Peter Walker, Tim Bulkeley, and Tim Meadowcroft, eds., The Gospel and the Land of Promise: Christian Approaches to the Land of the Bible
Reviewed by Boris Paschke
2016.09.17. Boda, Ames, Ahn, and Leuchter, The Prophets Speak on Forced Migration
Mark J. Boda, Frank Ritchel Ames, John Ahn, and Mark Leuchter, eds., The Prophets Speak on Forced Migration
Reviewed by Bob Becking
Reviewed by James S. Lee
2016.09.16. Allen, The Ancient Egyptian Pyramid Texts
James P. Allen, The Ancient Egyptian Pyramid Texts
Reviewed by Aren M. Maeir
2016.09.15. Yoder, Power and Politics in the Book of Judges
John C. Yoder, Power and Politics in the Book of Judges: Men and Women of Valor
Reviewed by Gregory Mobley
2016.09.13. Myers and Schuchard, Abiding Words
Alicia D. Myers and Bruce G. Schuchard, eds., Abiding Words: The Use of Scripture in the Gospel of John
Reviewed by Beth M. Stovell
2016.09.12. McWhirter, Rejected Prophets
Jocelyn McWhirter, Rejected Prophets: Jesus and His Witnesses in Luke-Acts
Reviewed by David M. Miller
2016.09.11. McKenzie and Coogan, The Oxford Encyclopedia of Biblical Interpretation
Steven L. McKenzie and Michael D. Coogan, eds., The Oxford Encyclopedia of Biblical Interpretation
Reviewed by Jean-François Racine
2016.09.10. Martin, 2 Corinthians
Ralph P. Martin, 2 Corinthians
Reviewed by H. H. Drake Williams III
2016.09.09. Levy, Schneider, and Propp, Israel’s Exodus in Transdisciplinary Perspective
Thomas E. Levy, Thomas Schneider, and William H. C Propp, eds., Israel’s Exodus in Transdisciplinary Perspective: Text, Archaeology, Culture, and Geoscience
Reviewed by Michael D. Oblath
2016.09.08. Kiraz and Walters, Galatians to Philemon according to the Syriac Peshitta Version
George A. Kiraz, ed.; J. Edward Walters, trans., Galatians to Philemon according to the Syriac Peshitta Version with English Translation
Reviewed by James McGrath
2016.09.07. Hieke, Levitikus: Erster Teilband: 1–15
Thomas Hieke, Levitikus: Erster Teilband: 1–15
Reviewed by Thomas Kazen
2016.09.06. Hartog, Orthodoxy and Heresy in Early Christian Contexts
Paul A. Hartog, ed., Orthodoxy and Heresy in Early Christian Contexts: Reconsidering the Bauer Thesis
Reviewed by Robert M. Royalty Jr.
2016.09.05. Collins, Apocalypse, Prophecy, and Pseudepigraphy
John J. Collins, Apocalypse, Prophecy, and Pseudepigraphy: On Jewish Apocalyptic Literature
Reviewed by Ben Sutton
2016.09.04. Charles, Paul and the Politics of Diaspora
Ronald Charles, Paul and the Politics of Diaspora
Reviewed by Don Garlington
2016.09.03. Black, To Set at Liberty
Stephen K. Black, ed., To Set at Liberty: Essays on Early Christianity and Its Social World in Honor of John H. Elliott
Reviewed by Carolyn Osiek
2016.09.02. Ben Zvi and Edelman, Imagining the Other and Constructing Israelite Identity in the Early Second Temple Period
Ehud Ben Zvi and Diana V. Edelman, eds., Imagining the Other and Constructing Israelite Identity in the Early Second Temple Period
Reviewed by Aren M. Maeir
2016.09.01. Balentine, The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Bible and Theology
Samuel E. Balentine, ed., The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Bible and Theology
Reviewed by Robert L. Foster
2016.08.60. Wise, Language and Literacy in Roman Judaea
Michael Owen Wise, Language and Literacy in Roman Judaea: A Study of the Bar Kokhba Documents
Reviewed by Pieter W. van der Horst
2016.08.59. Westbrook; Lyons and Raaflaub, Ex Oriente Lex
Raymond Westbrook; Deborah Lyons and Kurt Raaflaub, eds., Ex Oriente Lex: Near Eastern Influences on Ancient Greek and Roman Law
Reviewed by Pamela Barmash
2016.08.58. Stroumsa, The Making of the Abrahamic Religions in Late Antiquity
Guy G. Stroumsa, The Making of the Abrahamic Religions in Late Antiquity
Reviewed by Brent Nongbri
2016.08.57. Siegal, Early Christian Monastic Literature and the Babylonian Talmud
Michal Bar-Asher Siegal, Early Christian Monastic Literature and the Babylonian Talmud
Reviewed by Joshua Schwartz
2016.08.56. Samuel, ed., Torah from Alexandria: Philo as a Biblical Commentator 3: Leviticus
Michael Leo Samuel, ed., Torah from Alexandria: Philo as a Biblical Commentator, Volume 3: Leviticus
Reviewed by Torrey Seland
2016.08.55. Punt, Postcolonial Biblical Interpretation
Jeremy Punt, Postcolonial Biblical Interpretation: Reframing Paul
Reviewed by Davina C. Lopez
2016.08.54. Peppiatt, Women and Worship at Corinth
Lucy Peppiatt, Women and Worship at Corinth: Paul’s Rhetorical Arguments in 1 Corinthians
Reviewed by Lee A. Johnson
2016.08.53. Mills, Jeremiah: Prophecy in a Time of Crisis
Mary E. Mills, Jeremiah: Prophecy in a Time of Crisis
Reviewed by Mark E. Biddle
2016.08.52. Martin and Wright, The Gospel of John
Francis Martin and William M. Wright IV, The Gospel of John
Reviewed by Marianne Meye Thompson
2016.08.51. Mahieu, Between Rome and Jerusalem
Bieke Mahieu, Between Rome and Jerusalem: Herod the Great and His Sons in Their Struggle for Recognition
Reviewed by Sören Swoboda
2016.08.50. Johnston, The Resurrection of Jesus in the Gospel of Peter
Jeremiah J. Johnston, The Resurrection of Jesus in the Gospel of Peter: A Tradition-Historical Study of the Akhmîm Gospel Fragment
Reviewed by Ruben Dupertuis
2016.08.49. 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 John E. Anderson
2016.08.48. Hays, A Covenant with Death
Christopher B. Hays, A Covenant with Death: Death in the Iron Age II and Its Rhetorical Uses in Proto-Isaiah
Reviewed by Francis Landy
2016.08.47. Hamilton, Handbook on the Pentateuch
Victor Hamilton, Handbook on the Pentateuch: Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy
Reviewed by Howard H. Cox
2016.08.46. Ballentine, The Conflict Myth and the Biblical Tradition
Debra Ballentine, The Conflict Myth and the Biblical Tradition
Reviewed by Bernard F. Batto
2016.08.45. Abusch, Male and Female in the Epic of Gilgamesh
Tzvi Abusch, Male and Female in the Epic of Gilgamesh: Encounters, Literary History, and Interpretation
Reviewed by Susan Ackerman
2016.08.44. Stewart, Davis, and Carr, Cyprus and the Balance of Empires
Charles Anthony Stewart, Thomas W. Davis, and Annemarie Weyl Carr, eds., Cyprus and the Balance of Empires: Art and Archaeology from Justinian I to the Coeur de Lion
Reviewed by Young Richard Kim
2016.08.43. Schwartz, Judeans and Jews
Daniel R. Schwartz, Judeans and Jews: Four Faces of Dichotomy in Ancient Jewish History
Reviewed by Lester L. Grabbe
2016.08.42. Noetzel, Maleachi, ein Hermeneut
Jutta Noetzel, Maleachi, ein Hermeneut
Reviewed by Thomas Hieke
2016.08.41. Middleton, A New Heaven and a New Earth
J. Richard Middleton, A New Heaven and a New Earth: Reclaiming Biblical Eschatology
Reviewed by J. P. Davies
2016.08.39. 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 Trevor Burke
2016.08.38. McConnell, The topos of Divine Testimony in Luke-Acts
James R. McConnell Jr., The topos of Divine Testimony in Luke-Acts
Reviewed by Kyle R. Hughes
2016.08.37. Lyons, An Introduction to the Study of Ezekiel
Michael Lyons, An Introduction to the Study of Ezekiel
Reviewed by J. Michael Thigpen
2016.08.35. Kiraz and Bali, eds.; Greenberg and Walter, trans., Ezekiel according to the Syriac Peshitta Version
George A. Kiraz and Joseph Bali, eds.; Gillian Greenberg and Donald M. Walter, trans., Ezekiel according to the Syriac Peshitta Version with English Translation
Reviewed by Jerome A. Lund
2016.08.34. Griffiths, Hebrews and Divine Speech
Jonathan I. Griffiths, Hebrews and Divine Speech
Reviewed by Bryan J. Whitfield
2016.08.33. Fletcher-Louis, Jesus Monotheism
Crispin Fletcher-Louis, Jesus Monotheism: Volume 1: Christological Origins: The Emerging Consensus and Beyond
Reviewed by Larry W. Hurtado
2016.08.32. Decker, Mark 1–8
Rodney J. Decker, Mark 1–8: A Handbook on the Greek Text
Reviewed by J. Andrew Doole
2016.08.31. Brenner-Idan, Discourse, Dialogue, and Debate in the Bible
Athalya Brenner-Idan, ed., Discourse, Dialogue, and Debate in the Bible: Essays in Honour of Frank H. Polak
Reviewed by Max Rogland
2016.08.30. Ben-Dov and Sanders, Ancient Jewish Sciences and the History of Knowledge in Second Temple Literature
Jonathan Ben-Dov and Seth Sanders, eds., Ancient Jewish Sciences and the History of Knowledge in Second Temple Literature
Reviewed by John J. Collins
2016.08.29. Pajunen and Tervanotko, Crossing Imaginary Boundaries
Mika S. Pajunen and Hanna Tervanotko, eds., Crossing Imaginary Boundaries: The Dead Sea Scrolls in the Context of Second Temple Judaism
Reviewed by Timothy H. Lim
2016.08.28. Miller, Three Versions of Esther
Tricia Miller, Three Versions of Esther: Their Relationship to Anti-Semitic and Feminist Critique of the Story
Reviewed by Anne-Mareike Wetter
2016.08.27. Hakola, Nikki, and Tervahauta, Others and the Construction of Early Christian Identities
Raimo Hakola, Nina Nikki, and Ulla Tervahauta, eds., Others and the Construction of Early Christian Identities
Reviewed by Benjamin H. Dunning
2016.08.26. Gardner, The Origins of Organized Charity in Rabbinic Judaism
Gregg E. Gardner, The Origins of Organized Charity in Rabbinic Judaism
Reviewed by Rivka Ulmer
2016.08.25. Förster, Jesus und die Steuerfrage
Niclas Förster, Jesus und die Steuerfrage: Die Zinsgroschenperikope auf dem religiösen und politischen Hintergrund ihrer Zeit mit einer Edition von Pseudo-Hieronymus, De haeresibus Judaeorum
Reviewed by Stephan Witetschek
2016.08.24. Dozeman, Evans, and Lohr, The Book of Exodus
Thomas B. Dozeman, Craig A. Evans, and Joel N. Lohr, eds., The Book of Exodus: Composition, Reception, and Interpretation
Reviewed by Jeffrey L. Morrow
2016.08.23. Culpepper and Anderson, Communities in Dispute
R. Alan Culpepper and Paul N. Anderson, eds., Communities in Dispute: Current Scholarship on the Johannine Epistles
Reviewed by Toan Do
Reviewed by Jan A. du Rand
2016.08.22. 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 Jeffrey S. Siker
2016.08.21. Abalodo, Structure et théologie dans le Trito-Isaïe
Sébastien B. Abalodo, Structure et théologie dans le Trito-Isaïe: Une contribution à l’unité du Livre
Reviewed by C. Y. Timothy Kao
2016.08.20. Waters, Threshing Floors in Ancient Israel
Jaime L. Waters, Threshing Floors in Ancient Israel: Their Ritual and Symbolic Significance
Reviewed by Victor H. Matthews
2016.08.19 Wainwright, The Gospel according to Matthew
Elaine M. Wainwright, The Gospel according to Matthew: The Basileia of the Heavens Is Near at Hand
Reviewed by Margaret Aymer
2016.08.18. Sosa Siliezar, Creation Imagery in the Gospel of John
Carlos Raúl Sosa Siliezar, Creation Imagery in the Gospel of John
Reviewed by R. Alan Culpepper
2016.08.17. Scholz, Feminist Interpretation of the Hebrew Bible in Retrospect II
Susanne Scholz, ed., Feminist Interpretation of the Hebrew Bible in Retrospect II: Social Locations
Reviewed by Christina Landman
2016.08.16. Marzouk, Egypt as a Monster in the Book of Ezekiel
Safwat Marzouk, Egypt as a Monster in the Book of Ezekiel
Reviewed by Amy Kalmanofsky
2016.08.15. Lyons, An Introduction to the Study of Ezekiel
Michael Lyons, An Introduction to the Study of Ezekiel
Reviewed by Corrine Carvalho
2016.08.14. Lundbom, Jeremiah: Prophet Like Moses
Jack R. Lundbom, Jeremiah: Prophet Like Moses
Reviewed by Leslie C. Allen
2016.08.13. Joyce and Rom-Shiloni, The God Ezekiel Creates
Paul M. Joyce and Dalit Rom-Shiloni, eds., The God Ezekiel Creates
Reviewed by J. Michael Thigpen
2016.08.12. Havrda, Hušek, and Plátová, The Seventh Book of the Stromateis
Matyáš Havrda, Vít Hušek, and Jana Plátová, eds., The Seventh Book of the Stromateis: Proceedings of the Colloquium on Clement of Alexandria (Olomouc, October 21–23, 2010)
Reviewed by Michael Harris
2016.08.11. Gilmour, Gezer VI
Garth Gilmour, Gezer VI: The Objects from Phases I and II (1964–1974)
Reviewed by Aren M. Maeir
2016.08.10. Geljon and Roukema, Violence in Ancient Christianity
Albert C. Geljon and Riemer Roukema, eds., Violence in Ancient Christianity: Victims and Perpetrators
Reviewed by Kimberly B. Stratton
2016.08.09. Ellman, Memory and Covenant
Barat Ellman, Memory and Covenant: The Role of Israel’s and God’s Memory in Sustaining the Deuteronomic and Priestly Covenants
Reviewed by Rachelle Gilmour
2016.08.08. Edwards, Rethinking Biblical Literacy
Katie Edwards, Rethinking Biblical Literacy
Reviewed by Valarie H. Ziegler
2016.08.07. Cornwall, Intersex, Theology, and the Bible
Susannah Cornwall, ed., Intersex, Theology, and the Bible: Troubling Bodies in Church, Text, and Society
Reviewed by Teresa J. Hornsby
2016.08.06. Carraway, Christ Is God over All
George Carraway, Christ Is God over All: Romans 9:5 in the Context of Romans 9–11
Reviewed by Charles L. Quarles
2016.08.05. Brueggemann, Ice Axes for Frozen Seas
Walter Brueggemann; Davis Hankins, ed., Ice Axes for Frozen Seas: A Biblical Theology of Provocation
Reviewed by Joy A. Schroeder
2016.08.04. Boyarin, A Traveling Homeland
Daniel Boyarin, A Traveling Homeland: The Babylonian Talmud as Diaspora
Reviewed by Christine Hayes
2016.08.03. Boer, The Sacred Economy of Ancient Israel
Roland Boer, The Sacred Economy of Ancient Israel
Reviewed by K. L. Noll
2016.08.02. Aitken and Fossey, The Levant
Ellen Bradshaw Aitken and John M. Fossey, eds., The Levant: Crossroads of Late Antiquity. History, Religion and Archaeology
Reviewed by Jürgen Zangenberg
2016.07.50. Wilson, Unmanly Men
Brittany E. Wilson, Unmanly Men: Refigurations of Masculinity in Luke-Acts
Reviewed by Colleen Conway
2016.07.49. Welborn, Paul’s Summons to Messianic Life
L. L. Welborn, Paul’s Summons to Messianic Life: Political Theology and the Coming Awakening
Reviewed by Robert L. Brawley
Reviewed by Alexandra Brown
2016.07.48. Tomson and Schwartz, Jews and Christians in the First and Second Centuries
Peter J. Tomson and Joshua Schwartz, eds., Jews and Christians in the First and Second Centuries: How to Write Their History
Reviewed by Philip R. Davies
2016.07.47. Tiemeyer, Zechariah and His Visions
Lena-Sofia Tiemeyer, Zechariah and His Visions: An Exegetical Study of Zechariah’s Vision Report
Reviewed by Albert M. Wolters
2016.07.46. Thate, Vanhoozer, and Campbell, ‘In Christ’
Michael J. Thate, Kevin J. Vanhoozer, and Constantine R. Campbell, eds., ‘In Christ’: Explorations in Paul’s Theology of Union and Participation
Reviewed by Robert R. Foster
2016.07.44. Shamah, Recalling the Covenant
Moshe Shamah, Recalling the Covenant: A Contemporary Commentary on the Five Books of the Torah
Reviewed by Ralph K. Hawkins
2016.07.43. Schmid, Is There Theology in the Hebrew Bible?
Konrad Schmid, Is There Theology in the Hebrew Bible?
Reviewed by John J. Collins
2016.07.42. Rabens, The Holy Spirit and Ethics in Paul
Volker Rabens, The Holy Spirit and Ethics in Paul: Transformation and Empowering for Religious-Ethical Life
Reviewed by Kenneth D. Litwak
2016.07.41. Nanos and Zetterholm, Paul within Judaism
Mark D. Nanos and Magnus Zetterholm, eds., Paul within Judaism: Restoring the First-Century Context to the Apostle
Reviewed by A. Chadwick Thornhill
2016.07.40. Mein, Holt, Kim, Concerning the Nations
Andrew Mein, Else K. Holt, Hyun Chul Paul Kim, eds., Concerning the Nations: Essays on the Oracles against the Nations in Isaiah, Jeremiah and Ezekiel
Reviewed by J. Michael Thigpen
2016.07.38. Legrand and Joosten, The Targums in the Light of Traditions of the Second Temple Period
Thierry Legrand and Jan Joosten, eds., The Targums in the Light of Traditions of the Second Temple Period
Reviewed by Simon Lasair
2016.07.37. Klumbies and du Toit, Paulus—Werk und Wirkung
Paul-Gerhard Klumbies and David S. du Toit, eds., Paulus—Werk und Wirkung: Festschrift für Andreas Lindemann zum 70. Geburtstag
Reviewed by M. Eugene Boring
2016.07.35. Jensen and Burns, Christianity in Roman Africa
Robin M. Jensen and J. Patout Burns Jr., Christianity in Roman Africa: The Development of Its Practices and Beliefs
Reviewed by Allen Kerkeslager
2016.07.34. Isaksson and Persson, Clause Combining in Semitic
Bo Isaksson and Maria Persson, eds., Clause Combining in Semitic: The Circumstantial Clause and Beyond
Reviewed by Frank H. Polak
2016.07.33. Harvey, The Bible as Visual Culture
John Harvey, The Bible as Visual Culture: When Text Becomes Image
Reviewed by Davina C. Lopez
2016.07.32. Douglass, Reading the Bible Ethically
Eric Douglass, Reading the Bible Ethically: Recovering the Voice in the Text
Reviewed by Walter Brueggemann
2016.07.31. Dewey, The Oral Ethos of the Early Church
Joanna Dewey, The Oral Ethos of the Early Church: Speaking, Writing, and the Gospel of Mark
Reviewed by Werner H. Kelber
2016.07.30. Betsworth, Children in Early Christian Narratives
Sharon Betsworth, Children in Early Christian Narratives
Reviewed by A. James Murphy
Reviewed by Robert H. von Thaden Jr.
2016.07.29. Wall and Nienhuis, A Compact Guide to the Whole Bible
Robert W. Wall and David R. Nienhuis, eds., A Compact Guide to the Whole Bible: Learning to Read Scripture’s Story
Reviewed by Dirk G. van der Merwe
2016.07.28. Wagner-Tsukamoto, The Economics of Paradise
Sigmund Wagner-Tsukamoto, The Economics of Paradise: On the Onset of Modernity in Antiquity
Reviewed by Gerda de Villiers
2016.07.27. Sassoon, The Status of Women in Jewish Tradition
Isaac S. D. Sassoon, The Status of Women in Jewish Tradition
Reviewed by Sarah Shectman
2016.07.26. Runions, The Babylon Complex
Erin Runions, The Babylon Complex: Theopolitical Fantasies of War, Sex, and Sovereignty
Reviewed by Daria Pezzoli-Olgiati
2016.07.24 Overland, Learning Biblical Hebrew Interactively
Paul Overland, Learning Biblical Hebrew Interactively
Reviewed by Jeremy M. Hutton
2016.07.23. Mason and Martin, Reading 1–2 Peter and Jude
Eric F. Mason and Troy W. Martin, eds., Reading 1–2 Peter and Jude: A Resource for Students
Reviewed by Andrew M. Mbuvi
2016.07.22. Marshak, The Many Faces of Herod the Great
Adam Marshak, The Many Faces of Herod the Great
Reviewed by Erich S. Gruen
2016.07.21. Jeon, The Call of Moses and the Exodus Story
Jaeyoung Jeon, The Call of Moses and the Exodus Story: A Redactional-Critical Study in Exodus 3–4 and 5–13
Reviewed by Danny Mathews
2016.07.20. Hamm, Philippians, Colossians, Philemon
Dennis Hamm, SJ, Philippians, Colossians, Philemon
Reviewed by Lynn H. Cohick
Reviewed by Roy R. Jeal
2016.07.19. Gauthier, Psalms 38 and 145 of the Old Greek Version
Randall X. Gauthier, Psalms 38 and 145 of the Old Greek Version
Reviewed by Phil J. Botha
2016.07.18. Donahue, Seek Justice That You May Live
John R. Donahue, Seek Justice That You May Live: Reflections and Resources on the Bible and Social Justice
Reviewed by Walter J. Houston
2016.07.17. Cook, Reading Deuteronomy
Stephen L. Cook, Reading Deuteronomy: A Literary and Theological Commentary
Reviewed by Timothy M. Willis
2016.07.16. Chaney, Kim, and Schellenberg, Reading a Tendentious Bible
Marvin L. Chaney, Uriah Y. Kim, and Annette Schellenberg, eds., Reading a Tendentious Bible: Essays in Honor of Robert B. Coote
Reviewed by Stewart Moore
2016.07.15. Vaage, Borderline Exegesis
Leif E. Vaage, Borderline Exegesis
Reviewed by Jacqueline M. Hidalgo
2016.07.14. Steiner, Disembodied Souls
Richard C. Steiner, Disembodied Souls: The Nefesh in Israel and Kindred Spirits in the Ancient Near East, with an Appendix on the Katumuwa Inscription
Reviewed by Michael S. Moore
2016.07.13. Sheaffer, Envisioning the Book of Judith
Andrea M. Sheaffer, Envisioning the Book of Judith: How Art Illuminates Minor Characters
Reviewed by Dan W. Clanton Jr.
2016.07.12. Samet, The Lamentation over the Destruction of Ur
Nili Samet, The Lamentation over the Destruction of Ur
Reviewed by Ralph K. Hawkins
2016.07.11. Ruane, Sacrifice and Gender in Biblical Law
Nicole J. Ruane, Sacrifice and Gender in Biblical Law
Reviewed by William K. Gilders
2016.07.10. Parsenios, First, Second, and Third John
George L. Parsenios, First, Second, and Third John
Reviewed by Judith M. Lieu
2016.07.09. MacDonald and Hulster, Divine Presence and Absence in Exilic and Post-exilic Judaism
Nathan MacDonald and Izaak J. de Hulster, eds., Divine Presence and Absence in Exilic and Post-exilic Judaism: Studies of the Sofja Kovalevskaja Research Group on Early Jewish Monotheism
Reviewed by Ginny Brewer-Boydston
2016.07.08. Korpel and de Moor, Adam, Eve, and the Devil
Marjo C. A. Korpel and Johannes de Moor, Adam, Eve, and the Devil: A New Beginning
Reviewed by Blake A. Jurgens
2016.07.07. Janzen, The Necessary King
David Janzen, The Necessary King: A Postcolonial Reading of the Deuteronomistic Portrait of the Monarchy
Reviewed by Juliana Claassens
2016.07.06. Hyun, Job the Unfinalizable
Seong Whan Timothy Hyun, Job the Unfinalizable: A Bakhtinian Reading of Job 1–11
Reviewed by Emily Gravett
2016.07.04. den Hollander, Josephus, the Emperors, and the City of Rome
William den Hollander, Josephus, the Emperors, and the City of Rome: From Hostage to Historian
Reviewed by Carson M. Bay
2016.07.03. Heskett and Butler, Divine Vintage
Randall Heskett and Joel Butler, Divine Vintage: Following the Wine Trail from Genesis to the Modern Age
Reviewed by Sonya S. Cronin
2016.07.02. Brenner and Lee, Leviticus and Numbers
Athalya Brenner and Archie Chi Chung Lee, eds., Leviticus and Numbers
Reviewed by Rhiannon Graybill
2016.07.01. Blanchard and Webster, Lady Parts
Kathryn D. Blanchard and Jane S. Webster, eds., Lady Parts: Biblical Women and The Vagina Monologues
Reviewed by Jennifer L. Koosed
2016.06.40. Stuckenbruck, The Myth of Rebellious Angels
Loren T. Stuckenbruck, The Myth of Rebellious Angels: Studies in Second Temple Judaism and New Testament Texts
Reviewed by Ryan E. Stokes
2016.06.39. Strawn, The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Bible and Law
Brent Strawn, ed., The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Bible and Law
Reviewed by Bernard S. Jackson
2016.06.37. Habel, Finding Wisdom in Nature
Norman C. Habel, Finding Wisdom in Nature: An Eco-Wisdom Reading of the Book of Job
Reviewed by Michael S. Moore
2016.06.36. Ederer, Aufbrüche zur Exodustheologie
Matthias Ederer, Aufbrüche zur Exodustheologie
Reviewed by Kristin Weingart
2016.06.35. Delamarter, Heldman, Brown, and Vulgan, Ethiopian Scribal Practice 7
Steve Delamarter, Marilyn Heldman, Jeremy R. Brown, and Sara Vulgan, Ethiopian Scribal Practice 7: Plates for the Catalogue of the Ethiopic Manuscript Imaging Project
Reviewed by Curt Niccum
2016.06.34. Crouch and Stökl, In the Name of God
C. L. Crouch and Jonathan Stökl, eds., In the Name of God: The Bible in the Colonial Discourse of Empire
Reviewed by Daniel L. Smith-Christopher
2016.06.33. Berkovitz, Halpern, and Goldstein, Lexical Studies in the Bible and Ancient Near Eastern Inscriptions
Abraham Jacob Berkovitz, Stuart W. Halpern, and Alec Goldstein, eds., Lexical Studies in the Bible and Ancient Near Eastern Inscriptions: The Collected Essays of Hayim Tawil
Reviewed by Krzysztof J. Baranowski
Reviewed by J. H. Price
2016.06.32. Bennema, Encountering Jesus
Cornelis Bennema, Encountering Jesus: Character Studies in the Gospel of John
Reviewed by Jo-Ann A. Brant
2016.06.31. Avalos, Slavery, Abolitionism, and the Ethics of Biblical Scholarship
Hector Avalos, Slavery, Abolitionism, and the Ethics of Biblical Scholarship
Reviewed by Herbert R. Marbury
2016.06.30. Appelbaum, The Dynasty of the Jewish Patriarchs
Alan Appelbaum, The Dynasty of the Jewish Patriarchs
Reviewed by Joshua Schwartz
2016.06.29. Zsengellér, Rewritten Bible after Fifty Years
József Zsengellér, ed., Rewritten Bible after Fifty Years: Texts, Terms, or Techniques? A Last Dialogue with Geza Vermes
Reviewed by John F. Quant
2016.06.28. Tiwald, Kein Jota wird vergehen
Markus Tiwald, ed., Kein Jota wird vergehen: Das Gesetzesverständnis der Logienquelle vor dem Hintergrund frühjüdischer Theologie
Reviewed by Michael Labahn
2016.06.27. Robinson, The Manichaean Codices of Medinet Madi
James M. Robinson, The Manichaean Codices of Medinet Madi
Reviewed by Dylan M. Burns
2016.06.26. Patella, Word and Image
Michael Patella, Word and Image: The Hermeneutics of The Saint John’s Bible
Reviewed by S. D. Giere
2016.06.25. Parker, Valuable and Vulnerable
Julie Faith Parker, Valuable and Vulnerable: Children in the Hebrew Bible, Especially the Elisha Cycle
Reviewed by Jason Riley
Reviewed by Johanna Stiebert
2016.06.24. Oegema, Early Judaism and Modern Culture
Gerbern S. Oegema, Early Judaism and Modern Culture: Literature and Theology
Reviewed by Greg Carey
2016.06.23. Garbini, Il Poema di Baal di Ilumilku
Giovanni Garbini, Il Poema di Baal di Ilumilku
Reviewed by Paul Sanders
2016.06.22. Eng, The Days of Our Years
Milton Eng, The Days of Our Years: A Lexical Semantic Study of the Life Cycle in Biblical Israel
Reviewed by Julie Faith Parker
2016.06.21. Baer and Gordon, Leshon Limmudim
David A. Baer and Robert P. Gordon, eds., Leshon Limmudim: Essays on the Language and Literature of the Hebrew Bible in Honour of A. A. Macintosh
Reviewed by Krzysztof J. Baranowski
2016.06.20. Rees, [Re]Reading Again
Anthony Rees, [Re]Reading Again: A Mosaic Reading of Numbers 25
Reviewed by L. Michael Morales
2016.06.19. Mermelstein and Holtz, The Divine Courtroom in Comparative Perspective
Ari Mermelstein and Shalom E. Holtz, eds., The Divine Courtroom in Comparative Perspective
Reviewed by Bruce Chilton
2016.06.18. Long, Grammatical Concepts 101 for Biblical Hebrew
Gary A. Long, Grammatical Concepts 101 for Biblical Hebrew
Reviewed by Hubert James Keener
2016.06.16. Doak, Consider Leviathan
Brian R. Doak, Consider Leviathan: Narratives of Nature and the Self in Job
Reviewed by Katharine Dell
2016.06.14. Camp, The Deuteronomistic Theology of Prophecy as Indicated by the Consistency Between Prophecies and Fulfillments
Phillip G. Camp, The Deuteronomistic Theology of Prophecy as Indicated by the Consistency Between Prophecies and Fulfillments: An Exegetical and Theological Study
Reviewed by Benjamin J.M. Johnson
2016.06.13. Brenner and Yee, Joshua and Judges
Athalya Brenner and Gale A. Yee, eds., Joshua and Judges
Reviewed by Kenneth C. Way
2016.06.12. Ascough, 1 and 2 Thessalonians
Richard S. Ascough, 1 and 2 Thessalonians
Reviewed by Jeffrey A. D. Weima
2016.06.11. Albertz, Nakhai, Olyan, and Schmitt, Family and Household Religion
Rainer Albertz, Beth Alpert Nakhai, Saul M. Olyan, and Rudiger Schmitt, eds., Family and Household Religion: Toward a Synthesis of Old Testament Studies, Archaeology, Epigraphy, and Cultural Studies
Reviewed by Aren M. Maeir
2016.06.10. Streett, Subversive Meals
R. Alan Streett, Subversive Meals: An Analysis of the Lord’s Supper under Roman Domination during the First Century
Reviewed by Rollin A. Ramsaran
2016.06.09. Leneman, Moses: The Man and the Myth in Music
Helen Leneman, Moses: The Man and the Myth in Music
Reviewed by Siobhan Dowling Long
2016.06.08. Johnson and Schott, Eusebius of Caesarea
Aaron Johnson and Jeremy Schott, eds., Eusebius of Caesarea: Tradition and Innovations
Reviewed by Emanuel Fiano
2016.06.07. Ancient Synagogues – Archaeology and Art
Rachel Hachlili, Ancient Synagogues – Archaeology and Art: New Discoveries and Current Research
Reviewed by Carrie Elaine Duncan
2016.06.06. Galor and Avni, Unearthing Jerusalem
Katharina Galor and Gideon Avni, eds., Unearthing Jerusalem: 150 Years of Archaeological Research in the Holy City
Reviewed by Ralph K. Hawkins
2016.06.05. Frechette, Matthews, and Stegman, Biblical Essays in Honor of Daniel J. Harrington, SJ, and Richard J. Clifford, SJ
Christopher G. Frechette, Christopher R. Matthews, and Thomas D. Stegman, eds., Biblical Essays in Honor of Daniel J. Harrington, SJ, and Richard J. Clifford, SJ: Opportunity for No Little Instruction
Reviewed by Janelle Peters
2016.06.04. Cavin, New Existence and Righteous Living
Robert L. Cavin, New Existence and Righteous Living: Colossians and 1 Peter in Conversation with 4QInstruction and the Hodayot
Reviewed by Jonathan M. Potter
2016.06.03. Buth and Notley, The Language Environment of First Century Judaea
Randall Buth and R. Steven Notley, eds., The Language Environment of First Century Judaea: Jerusalem Studies in the Synoptic Gospels, Volume 2
Reviewed by Steven Thompson
2016.06.02. Block, Beyond the River Chebar
Daniel I. Block, Beyond the River Chebar: Studies in Kingship and Eschatology in the Book of Ezekiel
Reviewed by H. F. Van Rooy
2016.06.01. Allen and Neil, Crisis Management in Late Antiquity
Pauline Allen and Bronwen Neil, eds., Crisis Management in Late Antiquity (410–590 CE): A Survey of the Evidence from Episcopal Letters
Reviewed by Brian J. Matz
2016.05.07. Würthwein and Fischer, The Text of the Old Testament
Ernst Würthwein and Alexander Achilles Fischer, The Text of the Old Testament: An Introduction to the Biblia Hebraica
Reviewed by Richard A. Taylor
2016.05.06. Weima, 1–2 Thessalonians
Jeffrey A. D. Weima, 1–2 Thessalonians
Reviewed by Rob van Houwelingen
Reviewed by Janelle Peters
2016.05.05. LaCocque, Jesus the Central Jew
Andre LaCocque, Jesus the Central Jew: His Times and His People
Reviewed by Leonard Greenspoon
2016.05.04. Horsley, Jesus and Magic
Richard A. Horsley, Jesus and Magic: Freeing the Gospel Stories from Modern Misconceptions
Reviewed by Lee M. Jefferson
2016.05.03. Hanhart, Septuaginta: Paralipomenon liber II
Robert Hanhart, ed., Septuaginta: Paralipomenon liber II
Reviewed by Theo van der Louw
2016.05.02. Garber, Teaching the Historical Jesus
Zev Garber, ed., Teaching the Historical Jesus: Issues and Exegesis
Reviewed by Jennifer Knust
Reviewed by Nicolae Roddy
2016.05.01. Cunha, LXX Isaiah 24:1–26:6 as Interpretation and Translation
Wilson de Angelo Cunha, LXX Isaiah 24:1–26:6 as Interpretation and Translation: A Methodological Discussion
Reviewed by Johann Cook
Reviewed by Claude Cox
2016.04.10. White, Remembering Paul
Benjamin L. White, Remembering Paul: Ancient and Modern Contests over the Image of the Apostle
Reviewed by Jay Twomey
2016.04.09. 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 Johann Cook
2016.04.08. Pearce, The Image and Its Prohibition in Jewish Antiquity
Sarah Pearce, ed., The Image and Its Prohibition in Jewish Antiquity
Reviewed by Steven Fine
2016.04.07. Keener, Acts: An Exegetical Commentary
Craig S. Keener, Acts: An Exegetical Commentary
Reviewed by Richard Pervo
2016.04.06. Edelman and Ben Zvi, Memory and the City in Ancient Israel
Diana V. Edelman and Ehud Ben Zvi, eds., Memory and the City in Ancient Israel
Reviewed by Ronald Hendel
2016.04.05. Dallaire, The Syntax of Volitives in Biblical Hebrew and Amarna Canaanite Prose
Hélène Dallaire, The Syntax of Volitives in Biblical Hebrew and Amarna Canaanite Prose
Reviewed by John A. Cook
2016.04.04. Ashton, Revealed Wisdom
John Ashton, Revealed Wisdom: Studies in Apocalyptic in Honour of Christopher Rowland
Reviewed by J. P. Davies
2016.04.03. Arterbury, Bellinger, and Dodson, Engaging the Christian Scriptures
Andrew E. Arterbury, W. H. Bellinger Jr., and Derek S. Dodson, Engaging the Christian Scriptures: An Introduction to the Bible
Reviewed by Stephen P. Ahearne-Kroll
2016.04.02. Allen, A Theological Approach to the Old Testament
Leslie C. Allen, A Theological Approach to the Old Testament: Major Themes and New Testament Connections
Reviewed by Benjamin D. Giffone
2016.04.01. Aitken, No Stone Unturned
James K. Aitken, No Stone Unturned: Greek Inscriptions and Septuagint Vocabulary
Reviewed by Thomas J. Kraus
2016.03.66. Yee, Page, and Coomber, Fortress Commentary on the Bible: The Old Testament and Apocrypha
Gale A. Yee, Hugh R. Page Jr., and Matthew J. M. Coomber, eds., Fortress Commentary on the Bible: The Old Testament and Apocrypha
Reviewed by Jordan M. Scheetz
2016.03.65. Waltke, Houston, and Moore, The Psalms as Christian Lament
Bruce K. Waltke, James M. Houston, and Erika Moore, The Psalms as Christian Lament: A Historical Commentary
Reviewed by James M. Leonard
2016.03.64. Vincent, Marcion and the Dating of the Synoptic Gospels
Marcus Vincent, Marcion and the Dating of the Synoptic Gospels
Reviewed by Clare K. Rothschild
2016.03.63. Stern, Bible and Music
Max Stern, Bible and Music: Influences of the Old Testament on Western Music
Reviewed by Tyler R. Yoder
2016.03.62. Roncace and Weaver, Global Perspectives on the Bible
Mark Roncace and Joseph Weaver, eds., Global Perspectives on the Bible
Reviewed by M. Daniel Carroll R.
2016.03.61. Robinson, Schenke, and Plisch, Der Same Seths
Gesine Schenke Robinson, Gesa Schenke, and Uwe-Karsten Plisch, eds., Der Same Seths: Hans-Martin Schenkes Kleine Schriften zu Gnosis, Koptologie und Neuem Testament
Reviewed by John D. Turner
2016.03.60. Ramond, Les leçons et les énigmes du passé
Sophie Ramond, Les leçons et les énigmes du passé: Une exégèse intra-biblique des psaumes historiques
Reviewed by Michael S. Moore
2016.03.59. Neville, The Bible, Justice and Public Theology
David J. Neville, ed., The Bible, Justice and Public Theology
Reviewed by Robert L. Foster
2016.03.58. Lincoln, Born of a Virgin?
Andrew T. Lincoln, Born of a Virgin? Reconceiving Jesus in the Bible, Tradition, and Theology
Reviewed by Michael Kochenash
2016.03.57. Lee and Park, Korean Feminists in Conversation with the Bible, Church and Society
Kyung Sook Lee and Kyung Mi Park, eds., Korean Feminists in Conversation with the Bible, Church and Society
Reviewed by Suzie Park
2016.03.56. 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 Sonya S. Cronin
2016.03.55. Hoffmeier, Tell el-Borg I
James K. Hoffmeier, ed., Tell el-Borg I: Excavations in North Sinai
Reviewed by Laura Wright
2016.03.53. Feinstein, Sexual Pollution in the Hebrew Bible
Eve Levavi Feinstein, Sexual Pollution in the Hebrew Bible
Reviewed by Thomas Kazen
2016.03.52. Elayi and Elayi, A Monetary and Political History of the Phoenician City of Byblos
J. Elayi and A. G. Elayi, A Monetary and Political History of the Phoenician City of Byblos in the Fifth and Fourth Centuries B.C.E.
Reviewed by Vadim Jigoulov
2016.03.51. Dimant and Parry, Dead Sea Scrolls Handbook
Devorah Dimant and Donald W. Parry, eds., Dead Sea Scrolls Handbook
Reviewed by Blake A. Jurgens
2016.03.50. Dietrich, Nahum Habakuk Zefanja
Walter Dietrich, Nahum Habakuk Zefanja
Reviewed by Klaas Spronk
2016.03.49. DeClaissé-Walford, Jacobson, and Tanner, The Book of Psalms
Nancy DeClaissé-Walford, Rolf A. Jacobson, and Beth LaNeel Tanner, The Book of Psalms
Reviewed by Richard S. Briggs
Reviewed by J. Clinton McCann Jr.
2016.03.47. Bremmer, Initiation into the Mysteries of the Ancient World
Jan M. Bremmer, Initiation into the Mysteries of the Ancient World
Reviewed by J. R. C. Cousland
2016.03.46. Bodner, The Artistic Dimension
Keith Bodner, The Artistic Dimension: Literary Explorations of the Hebrew Bible
Reviewed by Rachelle Gilmour
2016.03.45. Bennema, A Theory of Character in New Testament Narrative
Cornelis Bennema, A Theory of Character in New Testament Narrative
Reviewed by Michael R. Whitenton
2016.03.43. Anderson, From Crisis to Christ
Paul N. Anderson, From Crisis to Christ: A Contextual Introduction to the New Testament
Reviewed by Renate Hood
2016.03.42. Soulen and Soulen, Handbook of Biblical Criticism
Richard N. Soulen and R. Kendall Soulen, Handbook of Biblical Criticism, Fourth Edition
Reviewed by Susanne Luther
2016.03.41. Schüssler Fiorenza, Feminist Biblical Studies in the Twentieth Century
Elisabeth Schüssler Fiorenza, ed., Feminist Biblical Studies in the Twentieth Century: Scholarship and Movement
Reviewed by Carol Meyers
2016.03.40. Oswalt, The Holy One of Israel
John N. Oswalt, The Holy One of Israel: Studies in the Book of Isaiah
Reviewed by J. Michael Thigpen
2016.03.39. McLean, Hellenistic and Biblical Greek
B. H. McLean, Hellenistic and Biblical Greek: A Graduated Reader
Reviewed by Timothy A. Brookins
Reviewed by Steven Thompson
2016.03.38. McKeown, Ruth
James McKeown, Ruth
Reviewed by Charles Echols
Reviewed by Bradley J. Embry
2016.03.37. May and Steinert, The Fabric of Cities
Natalie N. May and Ulrike Steinert, eds., The Fabric of Cities: Aspects of Urbanism, Urban Topography and Society in Mesopotamia, Greece and Rome
Reviewed by Marc Van De Mieroop
2016.03.35. Lundbom, Writing Up Jeremiah
Jack R. Lundbom, Writing Up Jeremiah: The Prophet and the Book
Reviewed by Amy Kalmanofsky
2016.03.34. Lee and Scott, Sound Mapping the New Testament
Margaret E. Lee and Bernard Brandon Scott, Sound Mapping the New Testament
Reviewed by Werner H. Kelber
2016.03.33. Lawrence, Sense and Stigma in the Gospels
Louise J. Lawrence, Sense and Stigma in the Gospels: Depictions of Sensory-Disabled Characters
Reviewed by Hector Avalos
2016.03.32. Langlois, Le texte de Josué 10
Michael Langlois, Le texte de Josué 10: Approche Philologique, épigraphique et diachronique
Reviewed by Hélène Dallaire
2016.03.31. Jovanovic, The Joseph of Genesis as Hellenistic Scientist
Ljubica Jovanovic, The Joseph of Genesis as Hellenistic Scientist
Reviewed by Hans-Christoph Schmitt
2016.03.30. Hepner, Legal Friction
Gershon Hepner, Legal Friction: Law, Narrative, and Identity Politics in Biblical Israel
Reviewed by Dustin Nash
2016.03.29. Harvey, Is Scripture Still Holy?
A. E. Harvey, Is Scripture Still Holy? Coming of Age with the New Testament
Reviewed by Joseph B. Modica
2016.03.28. Harkins, Coblentz Bautch, and Endres, The Watchers in Jewish and Christian Traditions
Angela Kim Harkins, Kelley Coblentz Bautch, and John C. Endres S.J., eds., The Watchers in Jewish and Christian Traditions
Reviewed by Ryan E. Stokes
2016.03.27. Froehlich, Burrows, Sensing the Scriptures
Karlfried Froehlich, with Mark S. Burrows, Sensing the Scriptures: Aminadab's Chariot and the Predicament of Biblical Interpretation
Reviewed by Stefan Fischer
2016.03.26. Eshel and Levin, “See, I Will Bring a Scroll Recounting What Befell Me”
Esther Eshel and Yigal Levin, eds., “See, I Will Bring a Scroll Recounting What Befell Me” (Ps 40:8): Epigraphy and Daily Life from the Bible to the Talmud
Reviewed by Philippus J. Botha
2016.03.25. Butler, Joshua 1–12 and Joshua 13–24
Trent C. Butler, Joshua 1–12 and Joshua 13–24
Reviewed by Phillip G. Camp
2016.03.24. Brenner and Polak, Words, Ideas, Worlds
Athalya Brenner and Frank H. Polak, eds., Words, Ideas, Worlds: Biblical Essays in Honour of Yairah Amit
Reviewed by Rachelle Gilmour
2016.03.23. Brenneman and Schantz, Struggles for Shalom
Laura L. Brenneman and Brad D. Schantz, eds., Struggles for Shalom: Peace and Violence across the Testaments
Reviewed by Jan Van Henten
2016.03.22. Bilde, The Originality of Jesus
Per Bilde, The Originality of Jesus: A Critical Discussion and a Comparative Attempt
Reviewed by Christopher Mount
2016.03.21. Attias, The Jews and the Bible
Jean-Christophe Attias, The Jews and the Bible
Reviewed by Adele Berlin
2016.03.20. Altmann and Fu, Feasting in the Archaeology and Texts of the Bible and the Ancient Near East
Peter Altmann and Janling Fu, eds., Feasting in the Archaeology and Texts of the Bible and the Ancient Near East
Reviewed by Wolfgang Zwickel
2016.03.19. Treier, Proverbs and Ecclesiastes
Daniel J. Treier, Proverbs and Ecclesiastes
Reviewed by Mark R. Sneed
2016.03.18. Schipper and Teeter, Wisdom and Torah
Bernd U. Schipper and D. Andrew Teeter, eds., Wisdom and Torah: The Reception of ‘Torah’ in the Wisdom Literature of the Second Temple Period
Reviewed by William P. Brown
2016.03.17. Noll, Canaan and Israel in Antiquity
K. L. Noll, Canaan and Israel in Antiquity: A Textbook on History and Religion
Reviewed by John Oswalt
2016.03.16. Nelson, Historical Roots of the Old Testament
Richard D. Nelson, Historical Roots of the Old Testament (1200–63 BCE)
Reviewed by Lester L. Grabbe
2016.03.15. McFadden, Judgment according to Works in Romans
Kevin W. McFadden, Judgment according to Works in Romans: The Meaning and Function of Divine Judgment in Paul’s Most Important Letter
Reviewed by Timothy G. Gombis
2016.03.14. Maier and Calduch-Benages, The Writings and Later Wisdom Books
Christl M. Maier and Nuria Calduch-Benages, eds., The Writings and Later Wisdom Books
Reviewed by Christine Mitchell
2016.03.13. Kellenberger, Der Schutz der Einfältigen
Edgar Kellenberger, Der Schutz der Einfältigen: Menschen mit einer geistigen Behinderung in der Bibel und in weiteren Quellen
Reviewed by Thomas Hentrich
2016.03.12. Keith, Jesus against the Scribal Elite
Chris Keith, Jesus against the Scribal Elite: The Origins of the Conflict
Reviewed by Cornelis Bennema
Reviewed by Albert Lukaszewski
2016.03.11. Kartzow, Destabilizing the Margins
Marianne Bjelland Kartzow, Destabilizing the Margins: An Intersectional Approach to Early Christian Memory
Reviewed by Ben Sutton
2016.03.09. Houtman, van Staalduine-Sulman, and Kirn, A Jewish Targum in a Christian World
Alberdina Houtman, Eveline van Staalduine-Sulman, and Hans-Martin Kirn, eds., A Jewish Targum in a Christian World
Reviewed by Siam Bhayro
2016.03.07. Gignac, L’Épître aux Romains
Alain Gignac, L’Épître aux Romains
Reviewed by Marc Debanné
Reviewed by John Doutre
2016.03.06. Garroway, Children in the Ancient Near Eastern Household
Kristine Henriksen Garroway, Children in the Ancient Near Eastern Household
Reviewed by Heath D. Dewrell
2016.03.05. Ellis, Gender in the Book of Ben Sira
Teresa Ann Ellis, Gender in the Book of Ben Sira: Divine Wisdom, Erotic Poetry, and the Garden of Eden
Reviewed by Matthew Goff
2016.03.04. Edsall, Paul’s Witness to Formative Early Christian Instruction
Benjamin A. Edsall, Paul’s Witness to Formative Early Christian Instruction
Reviewed by Matthew R. Malcolm
2016.03.03. Day, From Creation to Babel
John Day, From Creation to Babel: Studies in Genesis 1–11
Reviewed by Jesse Rainbow
2016.03.02. Davidovich, Esther, Queen of the Jews
Tal Davidovich, Esther, Queen of the Jews: The Status and Position of Esther in the Old Testament
Reviewed by Jill Middlemas
2016.03.01. Callender, Myth and Scripture
Dexter E. Callender Jr., ed., Myth and Scripture: Contemporary Perspectives on Religion, Language, and Imagination
Reviewed by Bernard F. Batto
2016.02.57. Tzoref and Young, Keter Shem Tov
Shani Tzoref and Ian Young, eds., Keter Shem Tov: Essays on the Dead Sea Scrolls in Memory of Alan Crown
Reviewed by Andrea Ravasco
2016.02.56. Sylva, Thomas—Love as Strong as Death
Dennis Sylva, Thomas—Love as Strong as Death: Faith and Commitment in the Fourth Gospel
Reviewed by Douglas Estes
Reviewed by Dominic Zappia
2016.02.55. Stevens, Revelation
Gerald L. Stevens, Revelation: The Past and Future of John’s Apocalypse
Reviewed by Shane J. Wood
2016.02.54. Seevers, Warfare in the Old Testament
Boyd Seevers, Warfare in the Old Testament: The Organization, Weapons, and Tactics of Ancient Near Eastern Armies
Reviewed by Jason Anthony Riley
2016.02.53. Payne, Iron Age Hieroglyphic Luwian Inscriptions
Annick Payne, Iron Age Hieroglyphic Luwian Inscriptions
Reviewed by Alice Mouton
Reviewed by Fred Woudhuizen
2016.02.52. McCruden, A Body You Have Prepared For Me
Kevin B. McCruden, A Body You Have Prepared For Me: The Spirituality of the Letter to the Hebrews
Reviewed by Nicholas J. Moore
2016.02.50. Lee, Paul and the Politics of Difference
Jae Won Lee, Paul and the Politics of Difference: A Contextual Study of the Jewish-Gentile Difference in Galatians and Romans
Reviewed by Jeremy Gabrielson
2016.02.49. Kloppenborg and Verheyden, The Elijah-Elisha Narrative in the Composition of Luke
John S. Kloppenborg and Joseph Verheyden, eds., The Elijah-Elisha Narrative in the Composition of Luke
Reviewed by Peter J. Judge
2016.02.48. Kim, The Temple Administration and the Levites in Chronicles
Yeong Seon Kim, The Temple Administration and the Levites in Chronicles
Reviewed by Steven S. Tuell
2016.02.47. Jacobs, The Body as Property
Sandra Jacobs, The Body as Property: Physical Disfigurement in Biblical Law
Reviewed by Ian Werrett
2016.02.46. Hays and Ansberry, Evangelical Faith and the Challenge of Historical Criticism
Christopher M. Hays and Christopher B. Ansberry, eds., Evangelical Faith and the Challenge of Historical Criticism
Reviewed by Christopher A. Rollston
2016.02.45. Graupner and Oeming, Die Welt ist in Verbrecherhand gegeben?
Axel Graupner and Manfred Oeming, eds., Die Welt ist in Verbrecherhand gegeben? Annäherungen an das Theodizeeproblem aus der Perspektive des Hiobbuches
Reviewed by Stefan Wälchli
2016.02.44. Goldingay, The Theology of the Book of Isaiah
John Goldingay, The Theology of the Book of Isaiah
Reviewed by Judith Gärtner
2016.02.43. Fiensy and Strange, Galilee in the Late Second Temple and Mishnaic Periods 1
David A. Fiensy and James Riley Strange, eds., Galilee in the Late Second Temple and Mishnaic Periods, Volume 1: Life, Culture, and Society
Reviewed by Jürgen K. Zangenberg
2016.02.42. Erzberger, Kain, Abel und Israel
Johanna Erzberger, Kain, Abel und Israel: Die Rezeption von Gen 4,1–16 in rabbinischen Midraschim
Reviewed by Rivka Ulmer
2016.02.41. Crouch, The Making of Israel
C. L. Crouch, The Making of Israel: Cultural Diversity in the Southern Levant and the Formation of Ethnic Identity in Deuteronomy
Reviewed by Lester L. Grabbe
2016.02.40. Chrupcala, Rediscovering John
L. Daniel Chrupcala, ed., Rediscovering John: Essays on the Fourth Gospel in Honour of Frédéric Manns
Reviewed by Peter J. Judge
2016.02.39. Childers; Kiraz, The Gospel of Mark according to the Syriac Peshitta Version
Jeff W. Childers; George A. Kiraz, ed., The Gospel of Mark according to the Syriac Peshitta Version with English Translation: Mark
Reviewed by Robert J. Morehouse
2016.02.38. Chen, The Primeval Flood Catastrophe
Y. S. Chen, The Primeval Flood Catastrophe: Origins and Early Development in Mesopotamian Traditions
Reviewed by Jeffrey L. Morrow
2016.02.37. Boer and Segovia, The Future of the Biblical Past
Roland Boer and Fernando F. Segovia, eds., The Future of the Biblical Past: Envisioning Biblical Studies on a Global Key
Reviewed by Daniel L. Smith-Christopher
2016.02.36. Bodner, The Rebellion of Absalom
Keith Bodner, The Rebellion of Absalom
Reviewed by Rachelle Gilmour
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