2020.12.60. Worthington, Ea’s Duplicity in the Gilgamesh Flood Story
Martin Worthington, Ea’s Duplicity in the Gilgamesh Flood Story
Reviewed by Louise M. Pryke
2020.12.59. Wischmeyer, Handbuch der Bibelhermeneutiken
Oda Wischmeyer, ed., Handbuch der Bibelhermeneutiken: Von Origenes bis zur Gegenwart
Reviewed by Jeffrey L. Morrow
2020.12.58. Webb and Oeste, Bloody, Brutal, and Barbaric?
William J. Webb and Gordon K. Oeste, Bloody, Brutal, and Barbaric? Wrestling with Troubling War Texts
Reviewed by Eric A. Seibert
2020.12.56. Kraemer, The Mediterranean Diaspora in Late Antiquity
Ross Shepard Kraemer, The Mediterranean Diaspora in Late Antiquity: What Christianity Cost the Jews
Reviewed by Steven Fine
2020.12.55. Koet and Van Wieringen, Multiple Teachers in Biblical Texts
B. J. Koet and A. L. H. M. van Wieringen, eds., Multiple Teachers in Biblical Texts
Reviewed by Steven Edward Harris
2020.12.54. Kitzberger, Interfigural Readings of the Gospel of John
Ingrid Rosa Kitzberger, Interfigural Readings of the Gospel of John
Reviewed by Sherri Brown
2020.12.53. Johnson, Constructing Paul: The Canonical Paul
Luke Timothy Johnson, Constructing Paul: The Canonical Paul, Volume 1
Reviewed by M. Eugene Boring
2020.12.52. Hedrick, Unmasking Biblical Faiths
Charles W. Hedrick, Unmasking Biblical Faiths: The Marginal Relevance of the Bible for Contemporary Religious Faith
Reviewed by Hector Avalos
2020.12.51. Gramigna, Augustine’s Theory of Signs, Signification, and Lying
Remo Gramigna, Augustine’s Theory of Signs, Signification, and Lying
Reviewed by Alexander H. Pierce
2020.12.49. Edwards, The Gospel according to the Epistle of Barnabas
J. Christopher Edwards, The Gospel according to the Epistle of Barnabas
Reviewed by James N. Rhodes
2020.12.47. Collett, Figural Reading and the Old Testament
Don C. Collett, Figural Reading and the Old Testament: Theology and Practice
Reviewed by J. Michael Thigpen
2020.12.46. Bodner and Johnson, Characters and Characterization in the Book of Kings
Keith Bodner and Benjamin J. M. Johnson, eds., Characters and Characterization in the Book of Kings
Reviewed by Suzie Park
2020.12.45. Van Wijk-Bos, The Road to Kingship
Johanna W. H. van Wijk-Bos, The Road to Kingship: 1–2 Samuel
Reviewed by Marvin A. Sweeney
2020.12.44. Walker, Memory, Mission, and Identity
Brandon Walker, Memory, Mission, and Identity: Orality and the Apostolic Miracle Tradition
Reviewed by Rafael Rodríguez
2020.12.43. Tov, Textual Developments: Collected Essays, Volume 4
Emanuel Tov, Textual Developments: Collected Essays, Volume 4
Reviewed by Johann Cook
2020.12.42. Tripp, Direct Internal Quotation in the Gospel of John
Jeffrey M. Tripp, Direct Internal Quotation in the Gospel of John
Reviewed by Deolito V. Vistar Jr.
2020.12.41. Tal, Tibåt Mårqe
Abraham Tal, ed., Tibåt Mårqe: The Ark of Marqe; Edition, Translation, Commentary
Reviewed by Steven Fine
2020.12.40. Sumney, Steward of God’s Mysteries
Jerry L. Sumney, Steward of God’s Mysteries: Paul and Early Church Tradition
Reviewed by H. H. Drake Williams III
2020.12.39. Prosinger, Das eingepflanzte Wort der Wahrheit
Franz Prosinger, Das eingepflanzte Wort der Wahrheit: Struktur und Grundgedanke des Jakobusbriefes
Reviewed by Oda Wischmeyer
2020.12.38. Niehoff, Philo of Alexandria
Maren R. Niehoff, Philo of Alexandria: An Intellectual Biography
Reviewed by William Horst
2020.12.37. Millar, Genre and Openness in Proverbs 10:1–22:16
Suzanna R. Millar, Genre and Openness in Proverbs 10:1–22:16
Reviewed by Alice Ogden Bellis
2020.12.35. Kotzé, Kraus, and Van der Meer, XVI Congress of the IOSCS
Gideon R. Kotzé, Wolfgang Kraus, and Michaël N. van der Meer, eds., XVI Congress of the International Organization for Septuagint and Cognate Studies: Stellenbosch, 2016
Reviewed by Andrew Daniel
2020.12.34. Kateusz, Mary and Early Christian Women
Ally Kateusz, Mary and Early Christian Women: Hidden Leadership
Reviewed by Christy Cobb
2020.12.33. Frey, den Dulk, and van der Watt, 2 Peter and the Apocalypse of Peter
Jörg Frey, Matthijs den Dulk, and Jan G. van der Watt, eds., 2 Peter and the Apocalypse of Peter: Towards a New Perspective
Reviewed by Travis B. Williams
2020.12.32. Benckhuysen, The Gospel according to Eve
Amanda W. Benckhuysen, The Gospel according to Eve: A History of Women’s Interpretation
Reviewed by Linda S. Schearing
2020.12.31. Bartal, Tangled Roots
Israel Bartal, Tangled Roots: The Emergence of Israeli Culture
Reviewed by Shai Ginsburg
2020.12.30. Zucconi, Ancient Medicine
Laura M. Zucconi, Ancient Medicine: From Mesopotamia to Rome
Reviewed by Marian Broida
2020.12.29. Yoon, The Fate of the Man of God from Judah
Man Hee Yoon, The Fate of the Man of God from Judah: A Literary and Theological Reading of 1 Kings 13
Reviewed by Paul Jones
2020.12.28. Vopřada, Quodvultdeus
David Vopřada, Quodvultdeus: A Bishop Forming Christians in Vandal Africa
Reviewed by Raúl González Salinero
2020.12.26. Noss and Houser, A Guide to Bible Translation
Philip A. Noss and Charles S. Houser, eds., A Guide to Bible Translation: People, Languages, and Topics
Reviewed by Leonard J. Greenspoon
2020.12.25. Moss, Divine Bodies
Candida R. Moss, Divine Bodies: Resurrecting Perfection in the New Testament and Early Christianity
Reviewed by H. H. Drake Williams III
2020.12.24. Miller, Dead Sea Media
Shem Miller, Dead Sea Media: Orality, Textuality, and Memory in the Scrolls from the Judean Desert
Reviewed by Molly M. Zahn
2020.12.23. McManigal, A Baptism of Judgment in the Fire of the Holy Spirit
Daniel W. McManigal, A Baptism of Judgment in the Fire of the Holy Spirit: John’s Eschatological Proclamation in Matthew 3
Reviewed by Nathan Shedd
2020.12.22. Luijendijk and Klingshirn, My Lots Are in Thy Hands
AnneMarie Luijendijk and William E. Klingshirn, eds., My Lots Are in Thy Hands: Sortilege and Its Practitioners in Late Antiquity
Reviewed by Carson Bay
2020.12.21. Fetalsana-Apura, A Filipino Resistance Reading of Joshua 1:1–9
Lily Fetalsana-Apura, A Filipino Resistance Reading of Joshua 1:1–9
Reviewed by Jennifer M. Matheny
2020.12.20. Collins, de Villiers, and Yarbro Collins, Apocalypticism and Mysticism in Ancient Judaism and Early Christianity
John J. Collins, Pieter G. R. de Villiers, and Adela Yarbro Collins, eds., Apocalypticism and Mysticism in Ancient Judaism and Early Christianity
Reviewed by Andrew R. Guffey
2020.12.19. Collins and Geyser-Fouché, Scribal Practice, Text, and Canon in the Dead Sea Scrolls
John J. Collins and Ananda Geyser-Fouché, eds., Scribal Practice, Text, and Canon in the Dead Sea Scrolls: Essays in Memory of Peter W. Flint
Reviewed by Hendrik Bosman
2020.12.18. Charlesworth, Jesus as Mirrored in John
James H. Charlesworth, Jesus as Mirrored in John: The Genius in the New Testament
Reviewed by Daniel Frayer-Griggs
2020.12.17. Bremmer, The World of Greek Religion and Mythology: Collected Essays II
Jan N. Bremmer, The World of Greek Religion and Mythology: Collected Essays II
Reviewed by Mary R. Lefkowitz
2020.12.16. Bar-Asher Siegal, Jewish-Christian Dialogues on Scripture in Late Antiquity
Michal Bar-Asher Siegal, Jewish-Christian Dialogues on Scripture in Late Antiquity: Heretic Narratives of the Babylonian Talmud
Reviewed by Adele Reinhartz
2020.12.14. Sosa Siliezar, Savior of the World
Carlos Raúl Sosa Siliezar, Savior of the World: A Theology of the Universal Gospel
Reviewed by Adesola Joan Akala
2020.12.13. Sanders, From Adapa to Enoch
Seth L. Sanders, From Adapa to Enoch: Scribal Culture and Religious Vision in Judea and Babylon
Reviewed by Lindsey A. Askin
2020.12.12. Ramos, Torah, Temple, and Transaction
Alex J. Ramos, Torah, Temple, and Transaction: Jewish Religious Institutions and Economic Behavior in Early Roman Galilee
Reviewed by Benjamin D. Gordon
2020.12.11. Rabin, The Biblical Hero
Elliott Rabin, The Biblical Hero: Portraits in Nobility and Fallibility
Reviewed by SuJung Shin
2020.12.09. Miller, A King and a Fool?
Virginia Miller, A King and a Fool? The Succession Narrative as a Satire
Reviewed by Benjamin J. M. Johnson
2020.12.08. Langworthy, Gregory of Nazianzus’ Soteriological Pneumatology
Oliver B. Langworthy, Gregory of Nazianzus’ Soteriological Pneumatology
Reviewed by Lee Blackburn
2020.12.07. LaCocque, Work and Creativity
André LaCocque, Work and Creativity: A Philosophical Study from Creation to Postmodernity
Reviewed by Francis Landy
2020.12.05. Hartenstein and Willi, Psalmen und Chronik
Friedhelm Hartenstein and Thomas Willi, eds., Psalmen und Chronik
Reviewed by Friederike Schücking-Jungblut
2020.12.04. Dharamraj, Ruth: A Pastoral and Contextual Commentary
Havilah Dharamraj, Ruth: A Pastoral and Contextual Commentary
Reviewed by Jennifer L. Koosed
2020.12.03. Collins, What Are Biblical Values?
John J. Collins, What Are Biblical Values? What the Bible Says on Key Ethical Issues
Reviewed by Mark K. George
2020.12.02. Byers, Ecclesiology and Theosis in the Gospel of John
Andrew J. Byers, Ecclesiology and Theosis in the Gospel of John
Reviewed by Judith M. Lieu
2020.11.38. Williams, The Kingdom of Our God
Jenni Williams, The Kingdom of Our God: A Theological Commentary on Isaiah
Reviewed by Andrew T. Abernethy
2020.11.37. Van Pelt and Pratico, The Vocabulary Guide to Biblical Hebrew and Aramaic
Miles V. Van Pelt and Gary D. Pratico, The Vocabulary Guide to Biblical Hebrew and Aramaic
Reviewed by George Athas
2020.11.36. Powell, Narrative Desire and the Book of Ruth
Stephanie Day Powell, Narrative Desire and the Book of Ruth
Reviewed by Marjo C. A. Korpel
2020.11.35. Patton and Putnam; Van Pelt, ed., Basics of Hebrew Discourse
Matthew H. Patton and Frederic Clarke Putnam; Miles V. Van Pelt, ed., Basics of Hebrew Discourse: A Guide to Working with Hebrew Prose and Poetry
Reviewed by David J. Fuller
2020.11.34. Olyan and Wright, Supplementation and the Study of the Hebrew Bible
Saul M. Olyan and Jacob L. Wright, eds., Supplementation and the Study of the Hebrew Bible
Reviewed by Roy E. Garton
2020.11.33. Martin and Toney, New Testament Foundations
Ralph P. Martin and Carl N. Toney, New Testament Foundations: An Introduction for Students
Reviewed by Nijay K. Gupta
2020.11.32. Markschies, God’s Body
Christoph Markschies, God’s Body: Jewish, Christian, and Pagan Images of God
Reviewed by Joshua Schwartz
2020.11.31. Jones, New Testament Texts on Greek Amulets from Late Antiquity
Brice C. Jones, New Testament Texts on Greek Amulets from Late Antiquity
Reviewed by Juan Hernández
2020.11.29. Harrison and Welborn, The First Urban Churches 3: Ephesus
James R. Harrison and L. L. Welborn, eds., The First Urban Churches 3: Ephesus
Reviewed by Eric C. Moore
2020.11.28. D’Angelo, Davide e Mical
Cristiano D’Angelo, Davide e Mical: Studio sulla redazione e la teologia di 1–2 Samuele
Reviewed by Andrea Ravasco
2020.11.27. Cox Miller, In the Eye of the Animal
Patricia Cox Miller, In the Eye of the Animal: Zoological Imagination in Ancient Christianity
Reviewed by Jennifer L. Koosed
2020.11.26. Čapek and Lipschits, The Last Century in the History of Judah
Filip Čapek and Oded Lipschits, eds., The Last Century in the History of Judah
Reviewed by Lester L. Grabbe
2020.11.24. Augoustakis, Buckley, and Stocks, Fides in Flavian Literature
Anthony Augoustakis, Emma Buckley, and Claire Stocks, eds., Fides in Flavian Literature
Reviewed by Teresa Morgan
2020.11.22. Van Wijk-Bos, The End of the Beginning
Johanna W. H. van Wijk-Bos, The End of the Beginning: Joshua and Judges
Reviewed by Gregory Mobley
2020.11.21. Soyars, The Shepherd of Hermas and the Pauline Legacy
Jonathan E. Soyars, The Shepherd of Hermas and the Pauline Legacy
Reviewed by H. H. Drake Williams III
2020.11.20. Nissinen, Prophets and Prophecy in the Ancient Near East
Martti Nissinen, Prophets and Prophecy in the Ancient Near East
Reviewed by Jonathan Stökl
2020.11.19. Marguerat, Les Actes des Apôtres (13–28)
Daniel Marguerat, Les Actes des Apôtres (13–28)
Reviewed by Abson Joseph
2020.11.18. Keddie, Class and Power in Roman Palestine
Anthony Keddie, Class and Power in Roman Palestine: The Socioeconomic Setting of Judaism and Christian Origins
Reviewed by Benjamin D. Gordon
2020.11.17. Jokiranta and Zahn, Law, Literature, and Society in Legal Texts from Qumran
Jutta Jokiranta and Molly Zahn, eds., Law, Literature, and Society in Legal Texts from Qumran: Papers from the Ninth Meeting of the International Organization for Qumran Studies, Leuven 2016
Reviewed by Carol Newsom
2020.11.16. Dickerson, Luke, Widows, Judges, and Stereotypes
Febbie C. Dickerson, Luke, Widows, Judges, and Stereotypes
Reviewed by Abraham Smith
2020.11.15. Clivaz, Ecritures Digitales
Claire Clivaz, Ecritures Digitales: Digital Writing, Digital Scriptures
Reviewed by Clark Bates
2020.11.14. Clark, The Fathers Refounded
Elizabeth A. Clark, The Fathers Refounded: Protestant Liberalism, Roman Catholic Modernism, and the Teaching of Ancient Christianity in Early Twentieth-Century America
Reviewed by Jeffrey L. Morrow
2020.11.13. Tilford, Women and the Society of Biblical Literature
Nicole L. Tilford, ed., Women and the Society of Biblical Literature
Reviewed by Rhonda Burnette-Bletsch
2020.11.11. Sommer, Eynikel, Niederhofer, and Hernitscheck, Mosebilder
Michael Sommer, Erik Eynikel, Veronika Niederhofer, and Elisabeth Hernitscheck, eds., Mosebilder: Gedanken zur Rezeption einer literarischen Figur im Frühjudentum, frühen Christentum und der römisch-hellenistischen Literatur
Reviewed by Florian Oepping
2020.11.10. Perroni and Simonelli, Mary of Magdala
Marinella Perroni and Cristina Simonelli, Mary of Magdala: Revisiting the Sources
Reviewed by Jennifer V. Pietz
2020.11.09. Oestreich, Performance Criticism of the Pauline Letters
Bernhard Oestreich, Performance Criticism of the Pauline Letters
Reviewed by Rafael Rodríguez
2020.11.08. Mounce, Basics of Biblical Greek: Grammar
William D. Mounce, Basics of Biblical Greek: Grammar
Reviewed by Michel Pauw
2020.11.07. Moster, Etrog: How a Chinese Fruit Became a Jewish Symbol
David Z. Moster, Etrog: How a Chinese Fruit Became a Jewish Symbol
Reviewed by Barry Dov Walfish
2020.11.06. Moore, What Is This Babbler Trying to Say?
Michael S. Moore, What Is This Babbler Trying to Say? Essays on Biblical Interpretation
Reviewed by Scott Bayer
2020.11.05. Hess, The Old Testament
Richard S. Hess, The Old Testament: A Historical, Theological, and Critical Introduction
Reviewed by Donald C. Polaski
2020.11.04. Davis, Opening Israel’s Scriptures
Ellen F. Davis, Opening Israel’s Scriptures
Reviewed by Heath D. Dewrell
2020.11.02. Bitton-Ashkelony, The Ladder of Prayer and the Ship of Stirrings
Brouria Bitton-Ashkelony, The Ladder of Prayer and the Ship of Stirrings: The Praying Self in Late Antique East Syrian Christianity
Reviewed by David Kiger
2020.11.01. Almog, Secularism and Hermeneutics
Yael Almog, Secularism and Hermeneutics
Reviewed by David J. Fuller
2020.10.51. Provan, The Reformation and the Right Reading of Scripture
Iain Provan, The Reformation and the Right Reading of Scripture
Reviewed by Edmon L. Gallagher
2020.10.50. Pardigon, Paul against the Idols
Flavien Pardigon, Paul against the Idols: A Contextual Reading of the Areopagus Speech
Reviewed by David Lertis Matson
2020.10.47. Hartenstein and Willi, Psalmen und Chronik
Friedhelm Hartenstein and Thomas Willi, eds., Psalmen und Chronik
Reviewed by Lars Maskow
2020.10.46. Feldmar, Eschatologische Fortschreibungen im Buch Hiob
Sonja Feldmar, Eschatologische Fortschreibungen im Buch Hiob
Reviewed by Tobias Häner
2020.10.44. Bird, Harlot or Holy Woman?
Phyllis A. Bird, Harlot or Holy Woman? A Study of Hebrew Qedešah
Reviewed by Elaine Adler Goodfriend
2020.10.43. Berlejung and Maeir, Research on Israel and Aram
Angelika Berlejung and Aren M. Maeir, eds., Research on Israel and Aram: Autonomy, Independence and Related Issues; Proceedings of the First Annual RIAB Center Conference, Leipzig, June 2016
Reviewed by H. G. M. Williamson
2020.10.42. Arnhold, Maier, and Rüpke, Seeing the God
Marlis Arnhold, Harry O. Maier, and Jörg Rüpke, eds., Seeing the God: Image, Space, Performance, and Vision in the Religion of the Roman Empire
Reviewed by Davina C. Lopez
2020.10.40. Suchard, The Development of the Biblical Hebrew Vowels
Benjamin D. Suchard, The Development of the Biblical Hebrew Vowels: Including a Concise Historical Morphology
Reviewed by Gary A. Rendsburg
2020.10.39. Spronk and Van Staalduine-Sulman, Hebrew Texts in Jewish, Christian and Muslim Surroundings
Klaas Spronk and Eveline van Staalduine-Sulman, eds., Hebrew Texts in Jewish, Christian and Muslim Surroundings
Reviewed by Jennifer M. Matheny
2020.10.38. Schmid, Studies in the History of the Greek Text of the Apocalypse: The Ancient Stems
Josef Schmid; trans. Juan Hernández Jr., Garrick V. Allen, and Darius Müller, Studies in the History of the Greek Text of the Apocalypse: The Ancient Stems
Reviewed by Eugenia Constantinou
2020.10.37. Perrin, Baek, and Falk, Reading the Bible in Ancient Traditions and Modern Editions
Andrew B. Perrin, Kyung S. Baek, and Daniel K. Falk, eds., Reading the Bible in Ancient Traditions and Modern Editions: Studies in Memory of Peter W. Flint
Reviewed by Peter C. W. Ho
2020.10.36. Ogden and Zogbo, A Handbook on Judges
Graham S. Ogden and Lynell Zogbo, A Handbook on Judges
Reviewed by Victor H. Matthews
2020.10.34. Koch, Römer, and Sergi, Writing, Rewriting, and Overwriting in the Books of Deuteronomy and the Former Prophets
Ido Koch, Thomas Römer, and Omer Sergi, eds., Writing, Rewriting, and Overwriting in the Books of Deuteronomy and the Former Prophets: Essays in Honor of Cynthia Edenburg
Reviewed by Gili Kugler
2020.10.33. Ho, The Design of the Psalter
Peter C. W. Ho, The Design of the Psalter: A Macrostructural Analysis
Reviewed by J. Clinton McCann Jr.
2020.10.32. Getov, A Catalogue of the Greek Manuscripts at the Ecclesiastical Historical and Archival Institute of the Patriarchate of Bulgaria: Volume II
Dorotei Getov, A Catalogue of the Greek Manuscripts at the Ecclesiastical Historical and Archival Institute of the Patriarchate of Bulgaria: Volume II
Reviewed by W. Andrew Smith
2020.10.31. Chaniotis, Age of Conquests
Angelos Chaniotis, Age of Conquests: The Greek World from Alexander to Hadrian
Reviewed by Eric C. Smith
2020.10.30. Trebolle, Texturas biblicas del antiguo Oriente al Occidente moderno
Julio Trebolle, Texturas biblicas del antiguo Oriente al Occidente moderno
Reviewed by Dominick S. Hernández
2020.10.29. Thatcher, Keith, Person, and Stern, The Dictionary of the Bible and Ancient Media
Tom Thatcher, Chris Keith, Raymond F. Person Jr., and Elsie R. Stern, eds., The Dictionary of the Bible and Ancient Media
Reviewed by Jonathan A. Draper
2020.10.28. Straus, The New Testament: A 21st Century Translation
Michael Straus, The New Testament: A 21st Century Translation
Reviewed by Zachary K. Dawson
2020.10.27. Mapfeka, Esther in Diaspora
Tsaurayi Kudakwashe Mapfeka, Esther in Diaspora: Toward an Alternative Interpretive Framework
Reviewed by Brittany N. Melton
2020.10.26. Joshua, Benefaction and Patronage in Leadership
Nathan Nzyoka Joshua, Benefaction and Patronage in Leadership: A Socio-historical Exegesis of the Pastoral Epistles
Reviewed by Jin Hwan Lee
2020.10.24. Dodson and Briones, Paul and the Giants of Philosophy
Joseph R. Dodson and David E. Briones, eds., Paul and the Giants of Philosophy: Reading the Apostle in Greco-Roman Context
Reviewed by Brian Yong Lee
2020.10.23. Blischke, Der Geist Gottes im Alten Testament
Mareike Verena Blischke, Der Geist Gottes im Alten Testament
Reviewed by Kåre Berge
2020.10.22. Black and Koosed, Reading with Feeling
Fiona C. Black and Jennifer L. Koosed, eds., Reading with Feeling: Affect Theory and the Bible
Reviewed by Brandon R. Grafius
2020.10.21. Berlejung and Grohmann, Foreign Women—Women in Foreign Lands
Angelika Berlejung and Marianne Grohmann, eds., Foreign Women—Women in Foreign Lands
Reviewed by Renate Jost
2020.10.20. Sabin, Evolving Humanity and Biblical Wisdom
Marie Noonan Sabin, Evolving Humanity and Biblical Wisdom: Reading Scripture through the Lens of Teilhard de Chardin
Reviewed by Thomas Andrew Bennett
2020.10.19. Polliack and Brenner-Idan, Jewish Biblical Exegesis from Islamic Lands
Meira Polliack and Athalya Brenner-Idan, eds., Jewish Biblical Exegesis from Islamic Lands: The Medieval Period
Reviewed by Jason Kalman
2020.10.15. Goh, Cross-Textual Reading of Ecclesiastes with the Analects
Elaine Wei-Fun Goh, Cross-Textual Reading of Ecclesiastes with the Analects: In Search of Political Wisdom in a Disordered World
Reviewed by Raymond C. Van Leeuwen
2020.10.14. Divjanovic, Paulus als Philosoph
Kristin Divjanovic, Paulus als Philosoph: Das Ethos des Apostels vor dem Hintergrund antiker Populärphilosophie
Reviewed by Timothy A. Brookins
2020.10.13. Castelo, Koenig, and Nienhuis, The Usefulness of Scripture
Daniel Castelo, Sara M. Koenig, and David R. Nienhuis, eds., The Usefulness of Scripture: Essays in Honor of Robert W. Wall
Reviewed by Derek Morton Tovey
2020.10.12. Black and Koosed, Reading with Feeling
Fiona C. Black and Jennifer L. Koosed, eds., Reading with Feeling: Affect Theory and the Bible
Reviewed by Shawn Kelley
2020.10.11. Baffes, Text and Context
Melanie Baffes, ed., Text and Context: Vernacular Approaches to the Bible in Global Christianity
Reviewed by Dorothy Jean Weaver
2020.10.09. Peterson, Qoheleth’s Hope
Brian Neil Peterson, Qoheleth’s Hope: The Message of Ecclesiastes in a Broken World
Reviewed by Katharine Dell
2020.10.08. Kotzé, Locatell, and Messarra, Ancient Texts and Modern Readers
Gideon R. Kotzé, Christian S. Locatell, and John A. Messarra, eds., Ancient Texts and Modern Readers: Studies in Ancient Hebrew Linguistics and Bible Translation
Reviewed by Tarsee Li
2020.10.07. Janzen, Trauma and the Failure of History
David Janzen, Trauma and the Failure of History: Kings, Lamentations, and the Destruction of Jerusalem
Reviewed by Mark McEntire
2020.10.06. Heil, The Gospel of Matthew
John Paul Heil, The Gospel of Matthew: Worship in the Kingdom of Heaven
Reviewed by David Z. Blackwell
2020.10.05. Havea, Scripture and Resistance
Jione Havea, ed., Scripture and Resistance
Reviewed by Marshall C. Johns
2020.10.04. Haile, ‘Life’ and ‘Miracles’ of Abunä Akalä Krəstos
Getatchew Haile, ed. and trans., ‘Life’ and ‘Miracles’ of Abunä Akalä Krəstos
Reviewed by Nebeyou A. Terefe
2020.10.03. Garroway, Growing Up in Ancient Israel
Kristine Henriksen Garroway, Growing Up in Ancient Israel: Children in Material Culture and Biblical Texts
Reviewed by Claudia D. Bergmann
2020.10.02. Brélaz, Philippes, colonie romaine d’Orient
Cédric Brélaz, Philippes, colonie romaine d’Orient: Recherches d’histoire institutionnelle et sociale
Reviewed by D. Clint Burnett
2020.10.01. Balogh, Moses among the Idols
Amy L. Balogh, Moses among the Idols: Mediators of the Divine in the Ancient Near East
Reviewed by Paul Korchin
2020.09.20. Schaper, Media and Monotheism
Joachim Schaper, Media and Monotheism: Presence, Representation, and Abstraction in Ancient Judea
Reviewed by Dominik Markl
Reviewed by Dominik Markl
2020.09.19. Nongbri, God’s Library
Brent Nongbri, God’s Library: The Archaeology of the Earliest Christian Manuscripts
Reviewed by Juan Hernández
Reviewed by Juan Hernández
2020.09.18. Mitchell and Pilhofer, Early Christianity in Asia Minor and Cyprus
Stephen Mitchell and Philipp Pilhofer, eds., Early Christianity in Asia Minor and Cyprus: From the Margins to the Mainstream
Reviewed by Raymond Van Dam
Reviewed by Raymond Van Dam
2020.09.17. Marcus, Hidden Treasure
David Marcus, Hidden Treasure: Doublet Catchwords in the Leningrad Codex
Reviewed by Timothy G. Crawford
Reviewed by Timothy G. Crawford
2020.09.16. Licona, Why Are There Differences in the Gospels?
Michael R. Licona, Why Are There Differences in the Gospels? What We Can Learn from Ancient Biography
Reviewed by Eve-Marie Becker
2020.09.15. Havea, Sea of Readings
Jione Havea, ed., Sea of Readings: The Bible in the South Pacific
Reviewed by Michelle Eastwood
Reviewed by Michelle Eastwood
2020.09.14. Gault, Body as Landscape, Love as Intoxication
Brian P. Gault, Body as Landscape, Love as Intoxication: Conceptual Metaphors in the Song of Songs
Reviewed by Laura Quick
Reviewed by Laura Quick
2020.09.13. Colvin, The Lost Supper
Matthew Colvin, The Lost Supper: Revisiting Passover and the Origins of the Eucharist
Reviewed by Brant Pitre
Reviewed by Brant Pitre
2020.09.09. Warren, Food and Transformation in Ancient Mediterranean Literature
Meredith J. C. Warren, Food and Transformation in Ancient Mediterranean Literature
Reviewed by Cynthia Shafer-Elliott
2020.09.08. Stuckenbruck, Langstaff, and Tilly, “Make Disciples of All Nations”
Loren T. Stuckenbruck, Beth Langstaff, and Michael Tilly, eds., “Make Disciples of All Nations”: The Appeal and Authority of Christian Faith in Hellenistic-Roman Times
Reviewed by S. Scott Bartchy
2020.09.07. Smith, The Idea of Nicaea in the Early Church Councils, AD 431–451
Mark S. Smith, The Idea of Nicaea in the Early Church Councils, AD 431–451
Reviewed by Young Richard Kim
2020.09.06. Schreiner, Matthew, Disciple and Scribe
Patrick Schreiner, Matthew, Disciple and Scribe: The First Gospel and Its Portrait of Jesus
Reviewed by Marc Groenbech-Dam
2020.09.05. Sader, The History and Archaeology of Phoenicia
Hélène Sader, The History and Archaeology of Phoenicia
Reviewed by Helen Dixon
2020.09.04. Levenson, Joseph: Portraits through the Ages
Alan T. Levenson, Joseph: Portraits through the Ages
Reviewed by Corinne E. Blackmer
2020.09.03. Jack, The Prodigal Son in English and American Literature
Allison M. Jack, The Prodigal Son in English and American Literature: Five Hundred Years of Literary Homecomings
Reviewed by Anthony Swindell
2020.09.02. Gignilliat, Reading Scripture Canonically
Mark S. Gignilliat, Reading Scripture Canonically: Theological Instincts for Old Testament Interpretation
Reviewed by Robert L. Foster
2020.09.01. Doedens, The Sons of God in Genesis 6:1–4
Jaap Doedens, The Sons of God in Genesis 6:1–4: Analysis and History of Exegesis
Reviewed by Michael Hundley
2020.08.46. Wilhite, “One of Life and One of Death”
Shawn J. Wilhite, “One of Life and One of Death”: Apocalypticism and the Didache’s Two Ways
Reviewed by Jonathan A. Draper
2020.08.45. White and Keddie, Jewish Fictional Letters from Hellenistic Egypt
L. Michael White and G. Anthony Keddie, Jewish Fictional Letters from Hellenistic Egypt: The Epistle of Aristeas and Related Literature
Reviewed by Maren Niehoff
2020.08.44. Lasater, Facets of Fear
Philip Michael Lasater, Facets of Fear: The Fear of God in Exilic and Post-exilic Contexts
Reviewed by Lester L. Grabbe
2020.08.43. Kugler, When God Wanted to Destroy the Chosen People
Gili Kugler, When God Wanted to Destroy the Chosen People: Biblical Traditions and Theology on the Move
Reviewed by Jeffery M. Leonard
2020.08.42. Kim, Die Parusie bei Lukas
Young Ho Kim, Die Parusie bei Lukas: Eine literarisch-exegetische Untersuchung zu den Parusieaussagen im lukanischen Doppelwerk
Reviewed by Nils Neumann
2020.08.41. Jacobson, Agrippa II: The Last of the Herods
David M. Jacobson, Agrippa II: The Last of the Herods
Reviewed by Joshua Schwartz
2020.08.40. Frey, Qumran, Early Judaism, and New Testament Interpretation
Jörg Frey; Jacob Cerone, ed., Qumran, Early Judaism, and New Testament Interpretation: Kleine Schriften III
Reviewed by George J. Brooke
2020.08.38. Faure, Les Actes des Apôtres
Patrick Faure, Les Actes des Apôtres: Texte Occidental Reconstituté
Reviewed by Jenny Read-Heimerdinger
2020.08.38. Deibert, Second Corinthians and Paul’s Gospel of Human Mortality
Richard I. Deibert, Second Corinthians and Paul’s Gospel of Human Mortality: How Paul’s Experience of Death Authorizes His Apostolic Authority in Corinth
Reviewed by Frederick David Carr
2020.08.37. Čapek and Lipschits, The Last Century in the History of Judah
Filip Čapek and Oded Lipschits, eds., The Last Century in the History of Judah: The Seventh Century BCE in Archaeological, Historical, and Biblical Perspectives
Reviewed by Tony W. Cartledge
2020.08.36. Thum and Declerck, Die Schriften des Johannes von Damaskos
Tobias Thum and José Declerck, eds., Die Schriften des Johannes von Damaskos
Reviewed by Johannes Zachhuber
2020.08.35. Takeuchi, Death and Divine Judgment in Ecclesiastes
Kumiko Takeuchi, Death and Divine Judgment in Ecclesiastes
Reviewed by Brandon R. Grafius
2020.08.34. Sader, The History and Archaeology of Phoenicia
Hélène Sader, The History and Archaeology of Phoenicia
Reviewed by Wolfgang Zwickel
2020.08.33. Reed, Jewish-Christianity and the History of Judaism
Annette Yoshiko Reed, Jewish-Christianity and the History of Judaism: Collected Essays
Reviewed by Joshua Schwartz
2020.08.32. Magid and Levy, The Bible, the Talmud, and the New Testament
Shaul Magid, ed.; Jordan Gayle Levy, trans., The Bible, the Talmud, and the New Testament: Elijah Zvi Soloveitchik’s Commentary to the Gospels
Reviewed by Leonard J. Greenspoon
2020.08.31. Lunn, St. Cyril of Alexandria: Glaphyra on the Pentateuch
Nicholas P. Lunn, St. Cyril of Alexandria: Glaphyra on the Pentateuch
Reviewed by Jonathan Douglas Hicks
2020.08.30. Krusche, Göttliches und irdisches Königtum in den Psalmen
Marcel Krusche, Göttliches und irdisches Königtum in den Psalmen
Reviewed by Martin Leuenberger
2020.08.29. Jacob, Conformed to the Image of His Son
Haley Goranson Jacob, Conformed to the Image of His Son: Reconsidering Paul’s Theology of Glory in Romans
Reviewed by J. J. Johnson Leese
2020.08.28. Edsall, The Reception of Paul and Early Christian Initiation
Benjamin A. Edsall, The Reception of Paul and Early Christian Initiation: History and Hermeneutics
Reviewed by Janelle Peters
2020.08.27. Dvorak and Dawson, The Epistle of James
James D. Dvorak and Zachary K. Dawson, The Epistle of James: Linguistic Exegesis of an Early Christian Letter
Reviewed by Darian R. Lockett
2020.08.26. Cadwallader, Stones, Bones, and the Sacred
Alan H. Cadwallader, ed., Stones, Bones, and the Sacred: Essays on Material Culture and Ancient Religion in Honor of Dennis E. Smith
Reviewed by Rosemary Canavan
2020.08.25. Bosworth, House of Weeping
David A. Bosworth, House of Weeping: The Motif of Tears in Akkadian and Hebrew Prayers
Reviewed by Anthony P. SooHoo, SJ
2020.08.24. Wyant, Beyond Mary or Martha
Jennifer S. Wyant, Beyond Mary or Martha: Reclaiming Ancient Models of Discipleship
Reviewed by Alicia D. Myers
2020.08.23. Thorsteinsson, Jesus as Philosopher
Runar M. Thorsteinsson, Jesus as Philosopher: The Moral Sage in the Synoptic Gospels
Reviewed by Janelle Peters
2020.08.22. Schellenberg and Krüger, Sounding Sensory Profiles in the Ancient Near East
Annette Schellenberg and Thomas Krüger, eds., Sounding Sensory Profiles in the Ancient Near East
Reviewed by Laura Quick
2020.08.21. Moyers, Reading Responsibly
Tony L. Moyers, Reading Responsibly: A Basic Guide to Biblical Interpretation
Reviewed by Jacob R. Evers
2020.08.20. Macina, The Lord’s Service
Robert D. Macina, The Lord’s Service: A Ritual Analysis of the Order, Function, and Purpose of the Daily Divine Service in the Pentateuch
Reviewed by Kevin L. Tolley
2020.08.19. Kraljic, Deuteronomium 10,12–11,32
Alexander Kraljic, Deuteronomium 10,12–11,32: Gottes Hauptgebot, der Gehorsam Israels und sein Land, eine Neuuntersuchung
Reviewed by Nathan MacDonald
2020.08.18. Knoebel, Isidore of Seville: Sententiae
Thomas L. Knoebel, Isidore of Seville: Sententiae
Reviewed by Jonathan Douglas Hicks
2020.08.17. Davis, Reconstructing the Temple
Andrew R. Davis, Reconstructing the Temple: The Royal Rhetoric of Temple Renovation in the Ancient Near East and Israel
Reviewed by Peter Dubovský
2020.08.16. Cheung and Spurgeon, James: A Pastoral and Contextual Commentary
Luke L. Cheung and Andrew B. Spurgeon, James: A Pastoral and Contextual Commentary
Reviewed by Darian R. Lockett
2020.08.15. Boyarin, The Talmud—A Personal Take
Daniel Boyarin; Tal Hever-Chybowski, ed., The Talmud—A Personal Take: Selected Essays
Reviewed by Yishai Kiel
2020.08.14. Bietak, Matthiae, and Prell, Ancient Egyptian and Ancient Near Eastern Palaces 2
Manfred Bietak, Paolo Matthiae, and Silvia Prell, eds., Ancient Egyptian and Ancient Near Eastern Palaces, Volume 2: Proceedings of a Workshop Held at the Tenth Icaane in Vienna, 25–26 April 2016
Reviewed by Zachary Thomas
2020.08.13. Arnold, Der Wahre Logos des Kelsos
Johannes Arnold, Der Wahre Logos des Kelsos: Eine Strukturanalyse
Reviewed by John Granger Cook
2020.08.12. Watson, Magic in Ancient Greece and Rome
Lindsay C. Watson, Magic in Ancient Greece and Rome
Reviewed by Michael V. Flowers
2020.08.11. Ware, Paul’s Theology in Context
James P. Ware, Paul’s Theology in Context: Creation, Incarnation, Covenant, and Kingdom
Reviewed by Jonathan More
2020.08.10. Shechter, The Idea of Monotheism
Jack Shechter, The Idea of Monotheism: The Evolution of a Foundational Concept
Reviewed by James W. Haring
2020.08.09. del Olmo Lete, The Private Archives of Ugarit
Gregorio del Olmo Lete, The Private Archives of Ugarit: A Functional Analysis
Reviewed by Joseph Lam
2020.08.08. Nanos, Reading Paul within Judaism
Mark D. Nanos, Reading Paul within Judaism: Collected Essays of Mark D. Nanos, Vol. 1
Reviewed by J. Thomas Hewitt
2020.08.07. Marcus, John the Baptist in History and Theology
Joel Marcus, John the Baptist in History and Theology
Reviewed by Rivka Nir
2020.08.06. Litwa, How the Gospels Became History
M. David Litwa, How the Gospels Became History: Jesus and Mediterranean Myths
Reviewed by Alan Kirk
2020.08.05. Knoppers, Judah and Samaria in Postmonarchic Times
Gary N. Knoppers, Judah and Samaria in Postmonarchic Times: Essays on Their Histories and Literatures
Reviewed by Lisbeth S. Fried
2020.08.04. Gillmayr-Bucher and Häusl, Prayers and the Construction of Israelite Identity
Susanne Gillmayr-Bucher and Maria Häusl, eds., Prayers and the Construction of Israelite Identity
Reviewed by Brian Rainey
2020.08.03. Fredriksen and Svartvik, Krister among the Jews and Gentiles
Paula Fredriksen and Jesper Svartvik, eds., Krister among the Jews and Gentiles: Essays in Appreciation of the Life and Work of Krister Stendahl
Reviewed by Richard Horsley
2020.08.02. Evans, You Shall Know That I Am Yahweh
John F. Evans, You Shall Know That I Am Yahweh: An Inner-biblical Interpretation of Ezekiel’s Recognition Formula
Reviewed by Julie Galambush
2020.08.01. Cadwallader, The Politics of the Revised Version
Alan H. Cadwallader, The Politics of the Revised Version: A Tale of Two New Testament Revision Companies
Reviewed by Geoffrey R. Treloar
2020.07.70. Wyant, Beyond Mary or Martha
Jennifer S. Wyant, Beyond Mary or Martha: Reclaiming Ancient Models of Discipleship
Reviewed by Jennifer Knust
2020.07.68. Trotter, The Jerusalem Temple in Diaspora Jewish Practice and Thought during the Second Temple Period
Jonathan R. Trotter, The Jerusalem Temple in Diaspora Jewish Practice and Thought during the Second Temple Period
Reviewed by Benjamin D. Gordon
2020.07.67. Swidler, Three Jesus Certitudes
Leonard J. Swidler, Three Jesus Certitudes: Pacifism, Feminism, and the Birth of Christianity
Reviewed by James F. McGrath
2020.07.66. Storin, Self-Portrait in Three Colors
Bradley K. Storin, Self-Portrait in Three Colors: Gregory of Nazianzus’s Epistolary Autobiography
Reviewed by B. Lee Blackburn Jr.
2020.07.65. Sloan, Mark 13 and the Return of the Shepherd
Paul T. Sloan, Mark 13 and the Return of the Shepherd: The Narrative Logic of Zechariah in Mark
Reviewed by Barry L. Blackburn
2020.07.64. Shillington, James and Paul
V. George Shillington, James and Paul: The Politics of Identity at the Turn of the Ages
Reviewed by James Hanson
2020.07.63. Morris, Warding Off Evil
Michael J. Morris, Warding Off Evil: Apotropaic Tradition in the Dead Sea Scrolls and Synoptic Gospels
Reviewed by Archie T. Wright
2020.07.62. McAffee, Life and Mortality in Ugaritic
Matthew McAffee, Life and Mortality in Ugaritic: A Lexical and Literary Study
Reviewed by Timothy Hogue
2020.07.61. Levison, The Holy Spirit before Christianity
John R. Levison, The Holy Spirit before Christianity
Reviewed by Richard S. Briggs
2020.07.60. Guy, United in Exile, Reunited in Restoration
Jordan Guy, United in Exile, Reunited in Restoration: The Chronicler’s Agenda
Reviewed by Yigal Levin
2020.07.59. Gillmayr-Bucher and Häusl, Prayers and the Construction of Israelite Identity
Susanne Gillmayr-Bucher and Maria Häusl, eds., Prayers and the Construction of Israelite Identity
Reviewed by Carol A. Newsom
2020.07.58. Van Egmond, Augustine’s Early Thought on the Redemptive Function of Divine Judgment
Bart van Egmond, Augustine’s Early Thought on the Redemptive Function of Divine Judgment
Reviewed by Evgenia Moiseeva
2020.07.57. Castelo and Wall, The Marks of Scripture
Daniel Castelo and Robert W. Wall, The Marks of Scripture: Rethinking the Nature of the Bible
Reviewed by J. Michael Thigpen
2020.07.56. Ameling et al., eds., Corpus Inscriptionum Iudaeae/Palestinae, Volume 4: Iudaea/Idumaea
Walter Ameling, Hannah M. Cotton, Werner Eck, Avner Ecker, Benjamin Isaac, Alla Kushnir-Stein, Haggai Misgav, Jonathan Price, Peter Weiß, and Ada Yardeni, eds., Corpus Inscriptionum Iudaeae/Palestinae, Volume 4: Iudaea/Idumaea
Reviewed by Lester L. Grabbe
2020.07.55. Yansen, Daughter Zion’s Trauma
James W. S. Yansen Jr., Daughter Zion’s Trauma: A Trauma-Informed Reading of the Book of Lamentations
Reviewed by Barbara Bakke Kaiser
2020.07.54. Tilford, Women and the Society of Biblical Literature
Nicole L. Tilford, ed., Women and the Society of Biblical Literature
Reviewed by Alice Ogden Bellis
2020.07.53. Schröter, Butticaz, and Dettwiler, Receptions of Paul in Early Christianity
Jens Schröter, Simon Butticaz, and Andreas Dettwiler, eds., Receptions of Paul in Early Christianity: The Person of Paul and His Writings through the Eyes of His Early Interpreters
Reviewed by Benjamin A. Edsall
2020.07.52. Peterson, Commentary on Romans
David G. Peterson, Commentary on Romans
Reviewed by Andrew B. Spurgeon
2020.07.51. Korner, The Origin and Meaning of Ekklēsia in the Early Jesus Movement
Ralph J. Korner, The Origin and Meaning of Ekklēsia in the Early Jesus Movement
Reviewed by James R. Harrison
2020.07.50. Joerstad, The Hebrew Bible and Environmental Ethics
Mari Joerstad, The Hebrew Bible and Environmental Ethics: Humans, Nonhumans, and the Living Landscape
Reviewed by Margaret M. Daly-Denton
2020.07.49. Eckhardt, Private Associations and Jewish Communities in the Hellenistic and Roman Cities
Benedikt Eckhardt, ed., Private Associations and Jewish Communities in the Hellenistic and Roman Cities
Reviewed by John S. Kloppenborg
2020.07.48. Ebach and Leuenberger, Tradition(en) im alten Israel
Ruth Ebach and Martin Leuenberger, eds., Tradition(en) im alten Israel: Konstruktion, Transmission und Transformation
Reviewed by Peter Porzig
2020.07.47. Arnold, Justification in the Second Century
Brian J. Arnold, Justification in the Second Century
Reviewed by Chris Kugler
2020.07.46. Allard, Durand, and de Lovinfosse, Fins et commencements, Renvois et interactions
Maxime Allard, Emmanuel Durand, and Marie de Lovinfosse, eds., Fins et commencements, Renvois et interactions: Mélanges offerts à Michel Gourgues
Reviewed by Jean-François Racine
2020.07.45. Williams, Matthew: Interpreted by Early Christian Commentators
D. H. Williams, Matthew: Interpreted by Early Christian Commentators
Reviewed by Tobias Ålöw
2020.07.44. Watts, Understanding the Pentateuch as a Scripture
James W. Watts, Understanding the Pentateuch as a Scripture
Reviewed by Jean Louis Ska
2020.07.43. Walton and Walton, Demons and Spirits in Biblical Theology
John H. Walton and J. Harvey Walton, Demons and Spirits in Biblical Theology: Reading the Biblical Text in Its Cultural and Literary Context
Reviewed by Maryann Amor
2020.07.42. Theobald, Teufel, Tod und Trauer
Florian Theobald, Teufel, Tod und Trauer: Der Satan im Johannesevangelium und seine Vorgeschichte
Reviewed by Eve-Marie Becker
2020.07.41. Swartz, The Mechanics of Providence
Michael D. Swartz, The Mechanics of Providence: The Workings of Ancient Jewish Magic and Mysticism
Reviewed by Jesse Rainbow
2020.07.40. Reeves and Reed, Enoch from Antiquity to the Middle Ages
John C. Reeves and Annette Yoshiko Reed, Enoch from Antiquity to the Middle Ages: Sources from Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
Reviewed by Theron Clay Mock III
2020.07.39. Nongbri, God’s Library
Brent Nongbri, God’s Library: The Archaeology of the Earliest Christian Manuscripts
Reviewed by Roberta Mazza
2020.07.38. Nissinen, Prophets and Prophecy in the Ancient Near East
Martti Nissinen, Prophets and Prophecy in the Ancient Near East
Reviewed by Bob Becking
2020.07.37. Moxon, Peter’s Halakhic Nightmare
John R. L. Moxon, Peter’s Halakhic Nightmare
Reviewed by David Lertis Matson
2020.07.36. Mihálykó, The Christian Liturgical Papyri
Ágnes T. Mihálykó, The Christian Liturgical Papyri: An Introduction
Reviewed by Jade Weimer
2020.07.34. Keady, Klutz, and Strine, Scripture as Social Discourse
Jessica M. Keady, Todd E. Klutz, and C. A. Strine, eds., Scripture as Social Discourse: Social-Scientific Perspectives on Early Jewish and Christian Writings
Reviewed by Dominic S. Irudayaraj
2020.07.33. Janzen, Trauma and the Failure of History
David Janzen, Trauma and the Failure of History: Kings, Lamentations, and the Destruction of Jerusalem
Reviewed by Rachelle Gilmour
2020.07.32. Hunt and Marlow, Ecology and Theology in the Ancient World
Alisa Hunt and Hilary Marlow, eds., Ecology and Theology in the Ancient World: Cross-Disciplinary Perspectives
Reviewed by Hava Tirosh-Samuelson
2020.07.31. Arnold, Justification in the Second Century
Brian J. Arnold, Justification in the Second Century
Reviewed by H. H. Drake Williams III
2020.07.30. Watson and Culy, Quoting Corinthians
Edward W. Watson and Martin M. Culy, Quoting Corinthians: Identifying Slogans and Quotations in 1 Corinthians
Reviewed by H. H. Drake Williams III
2020.07.29. Tomson, Studies on Jews and Christians in the First and Second Centuries
Peter J. Tomson, Studies on Jews and Christians in the First and Second Centuries
Reviewed by Amy-Jill Levine
2020.07.28. Ska, A Basic Guide to the Old Testament
Jean-Louis Ska, A Basic Guide to the Old Testament
Reviewed by Andrew Steinmann
2020.07.27. Scollo, The Strength Needed to Enter the Kingdom of God
Giuseppe G. Scollo, The Strength Needed to Enter the Kingdom of God: An Exegetical and Theological Study of Luke 16,16 in Context
Reviewed by Mark A. Proctor
2020.07.26. Schellenberg and Krüger, Sounding Sensory Profiles in the Ancient Near East
Annette Schellenberg and Thomas Krüger, eds., Sounding Sensory Profiles in the Ancient Near East
Reviewed by Margaret Cohen
2020.07.25. Porten and Yardeni, Textbook of Aramaic Ostraca from Idumea, Volume 3
Bezalel Porten and Ada Yardeni, Textbook of Aramaic Ostraca from Idumea, Volume 3: Dossiers 51–300.6; 488 Commodity Chits
Reviewed by Jerome Lund
2020.07.22. Hoyt, Amos, Jonah, and Micah
JoAnna M. Hoyt, Amos, Jonah, and Micah
Reviewed by Lena-Sofia Tiemeyer
2020.07.20. Edzard, Sartori, and Cassuto, Case and Mood Endings in Semitic Languages
Lutz Edzard, Manuel Sartori, and Philippe Cassuto, eds., Case and Mood Endings in Semitic Languages: Myth or Reality?
Reviewed by H. H. Hardy II
2020.07.19. Dunn, Jesus according to the New Testament
James D. G. Dunn, Jesus according to the New Testament
Reviewed by Tobias Ålöw
2020.07.18. Dodson, Sethy I, King of Egypt
Aidan Dodson, Sethy I, King of Egypt: His Life and Afterlife
Reviewed by Nicky Nielsen
2020.07.17. Breytenbach, God’s Power for Salvation
Cilliers Breytenbach, ed., God’s Power for Salvation: Romans 1,1–5,11
Reviewed by Gudrun Nassauer
2020.07.16. Blackwell, Goodrich, and Maston, Reading Revelation in Context
Ben C. Blackwell, John K. Goodrich, and Jason Maston, eds., Reading Revelation in Context: John’s Apocalypse and Second Temple Judaism
Reviewed by Michael Naylor
2020.07.15. Whitenton, Configuring Nicodemus
Michael R. Whitenton, Configuring Nicodemus: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Complex Characterization
Reviewed by Mark A. Matson
2020.07.14. Van Pelt and Pratico, Biblical Hebrew Vocabulary in Context
Miles V. Van Pelt and Gary D. Pratico, Biblical Hebrew Vocabulary in Context
Reviewed by Sarah Baker
2020.07.13. Stoppel, Von Angesicht zu Angesicht
Hendrik Stoppel, Von Angesicht zu Angesicht: Ouvertüre am Horeb. Deuteronomium 5 und 9–10 und die Textgestalt ihrer Folie
Reviewed by Florian Oepping
2020.07.11. Rosenberg, Ancestral Queerness
Gil Rosenberg, Ancestral Queerness: The Normal and the Deviant in the Abraham and Sarah Narratives
Reviewed by Susan E. Haddox
2020.07.10. Perrin, Family 13 in St. John’s Gospel
Jac D. Perrin, Family 13 in St. John’s Gospel: A Computer Assisted Phylogenetic Analysis
Reviewed by Stephen C. Carlson
2020.07.09. McEntire, Not Scattered or Confused
Mark McEntire, Not Scattered or Confused: Rethinking the Urban World of the Hebrew Bible
Reviewed by Mary Mills
2020.07.08. Herman and Rubenstein, The Aggada of the Bavli and Its Cultural World
Geoffrey Herman and Jeffrey L. Rubenstein, eds., The Aggada of the Bavli and Its Cultural World
Reviewed by Joshua Schwartz
2020.07.07. Hagner, How New Is the New Testament?
Donald A. Hagner, How New Is the New Testament? First-Century Judaism and the Emergence of Christianity
Reviewed by James P. Sweeney
2020.07.06. Girón Izquierdo, “Maestro, dónde vives?” (Jn 1,38)
Jesús Girón Izquierdo, “Maestro, dónde vives?” (Jn 1,38): Estudio exegético-teológico sobre la función del adverbio “dónde” (ποῦ) en el evangelio de Juan
Reviewed by Francis Macatangay
2020.07.05. Fredriksen, When Christians Were Jews
Paula Fredriksen, When Christians Were Jews: The First Generation
Reviewed by Joel Marcus
2020.07.04. Flury, Erzählungen von Schöpfung, Erzeltern und Exodus
André Flury, Erzählungen von Schöpfung, Erzeltern und Exodus
Reviewed by Annette Schellenberg
2020.07.03. Charlesworth, The Unperceived Continuity of Isaiah
James H. Charlesworth, ed., The Unperceived Continuity of Isaiah
Reviewed by Csaba Balogh
2020.07.01. Ahn, Landscapes of Korean and Korean American Biblical Interpretation
John Ahn, ed., Landscapes of Korean and Korean American Biblical Interpretation
Reviewed by Adam F. Braun
2020.06.53. Tan, The Rhetoric of Abraham’s Faith in Romans 4
Andrew Kimseng Tan, The Rhetoric of Abraham’s Faith in Romans 4
Reviewed by Jeffrey Aernie
2020.06.50. Regev, The Temple in Early Christianity
Eyal Regev, The Temple in Early Christianity: Experiencing the Sacred
Reviewed by Timothy Wardle
2020.06.48. Lewis, Viktor Frankl and the Book of Job
Marshall H. Lewis, Viktor Frankl and the Book of Job: A Search for Meaning
Reviewed by Davis Hankins
2020.06.47. Garroway, The Beginning of the Gospel
Joshua D. Garroway, The Beginning of the Gospel: Paul, Philippi, and the Origins of Christianity
Reviewed by Paula Fredriksen
2020.06.46. Bennett, Labor of God
Thomas Andrew Bennett, Labor of God: The Agony of the Cross as the Birth of the Church
Reviewed by Edmon L. Gallagher
2020.06.45. Vroom, The Authority of Law in the Hebrew Bible and Ancient Judaism
Jonathan Vroom, The Authority of Law in the Hebrew Bible and Ancient Judaism: Tracing the Origins of Legal Obligation from Ezra to Qumran
Reviewed by Phillip Michael Lasater
2020.06.44. Thompson and Wright, Ethics in Contexts
James W. Thompson and Richard A. Wright, eds., Ethics in Contexts: Essays in Honor of Wendell Lee Willis
Reviewed by Nicholas J. Zola
2020.06.43. Schröter, Nicklas, and Verheyden, Gospels and Gospel Traditions in the Second Century
Jens Schröter, Tobias Nicklas, and Joseph Verheyden, eds., Gospels and Gospel Traditions in the Second Century: Experiments in Reception
Reviewed by Jacob A. Lollar
2020.06.42. Sanders, Scripture in Its Historical Contexts
James A. Sanders; Craig A. Evans, ed., Scripture in Its Historical Contexts: Volume I: Text, Canon, and Qumran
Reviewed by Sidnie White Crawford
2020.06.41. Rogers, Didymus the Blind and the Alexandrian Christian Reception of Philo
Justin M. Rogers, Didymus the Blind and the Alexandrian Christian Reception of Philo
Reviewed by Andrew M. King V
2020.06.40. Ro, Story and History
Johannes Unsok Ro, ed., Story and History: The Kings of Israel and Judah in Context
Reviewed by John W. Herbst
2020.06.39. Penwell, Jesus the Samaritan
Stewart Penwell, Jesus the Samaritan: Ethnic Labeling in the Gospel of John
Reviewed by Vien V. Nguyen, SCJ
2020.06.38. Ophir and Rosen-Zvi, Goy
Adi Ophir and Ishay Rosen-Zvi, Goy: Israel’s Multiple Others and the Birth of the Gentile
Reviewed by Jennifer M. Matheny
2020.06.37. Newsom, Rhetoric and Hermeneutics
Carol A. Newsom, Rhetoric and Hermeneutics: Approaches to Text, Tradition and Social Construction in Biblical and Second Temple Literature
Reviewed by Malka Simkovich
2020.06.36. Henze and Lied, The Old Testament Pseudepigrapha
Matthias Henze and Liv Ingeborg Lied, eds., The Old Testament Pseudepigrapha: Fifty Years of the Pseudepigrapha Section at the SBL
Reviewed by Susan Docherty
2020.06.35. Heil, Harb, and Smith, Built on Rock or Sand?
Christoph Heil, Gertraud Harb, and Daniel A. Smith, eds., Built on Rock or Sand? Q Studies: Retrospects, Introspects, and Prospects
Reviewed by Olegs Andrejevs
2020.06.34. Hartenstein and Willi, Psalmen und Chronik
Friedhelm Hartenstein and Thomas Willi, eds., Psalmen und Chronik
Reviewed by Manfred Oeming
2020.06.33. Frey and Rupschus, Frauen im antiken Judentum und frühen Christentum
Jörg Frey and Nicole Rupschus, eds., Frauen im antiken Judentum und frühen Christentum
Reviewed by Catherine Hezser
2020.06.32. Edmonds, Drawing Down the Moon
Radcliffe G. Edmonds II, Drawing Down the Moon: Magic in the Ancient Greco-Roman World
Reviewed by David Frankfurter
2020.06.31. Charles, The Silencing of Slaves in Early Jewish and Christian Texts
Ronald Charles, The Silencing of Slaves in Early Jewish and Christian Texts
Reviewed by S. Scott Bartchy
2020.06.30. Ward-Lev, The Liberating Path of the Hebrew Prophets
Nahum Ward-Lev, The Liberating Path of the Hebrew Prophets: Then and Now
Reviewed by Scott Bayer
2020.06.29. Verheyden and Kloppenborg, The Gospels and Their Stories in Anthropological Perspective
Joseph Verheyden and John S. Kloppenborg, eds., The Gospels and Their Stories in Anthropological Perspective
Reviewed by Ernest van Eck
2020.06.27. Sharlach, An Ox of One’s Own
T. M. Sharlach, An Ox of One’s Own: Royal Wives and Religion at the Court of the Third Dynasty of Ur
Reviewed by Jacob Klein
2020.06.26. Robker, Balaam in Text and Tradition
Jonathan Miles Robker, Balaam in Text and Tradition
Reviewed by Clinton J. Moyer
2020.06.25. Pardes, The Song of Songs
Ilana Pardes, The Song of Songs: A Biography
Reviewed by Elsie R. Stern
2020.06.24. Orlov, Yahoel and Metatron
Andrei A. Orlov, Yahoel and Metatron: Aural Apocalypticism and the Origins of Early Jewish Mysticism
Reviewed by Pavlos D. Vasileiadis
2020.06.23. Meynet, Le Psautier: Troisième livre (Ps 73–89)
Roland Meynet, Le Psautier: Troisième livre (Ps 73–89)
Reviewed by Sophie Ramond
2020.06.22. Harker, The Colonizers’ Idols
Christina Harker, The Colonizers’ Idols: Paul, Galatia, and Empire in New Testament Studies
Reviewed by Davina C. Lopez
2020.06.21. Finitsis, Dress and Clothing in the Hebrew Bible
Antonios Finitsis, ed., Dress and Clothing in the Hebrew Bible: “For All Her Household Are Clothed in Crimson”
Reviewed by Victor H. Matthews
2020.06.20. Ferda, Jesus, the Gospels, and the Galilean Crisis
Tucker S. Ferda, Jesus, the Gospels, and the Galilean Crisis: The Origins, Reception, and Value of an Influential Hypothesis
Reviewed by Richard Horsley
2020.06.19. Cowan, The Writings of Luke and the Jewish Roots of the Christian Way
J. Andrew Cowan, The Writings of Luke and the Jewish Roots of the Christian Way: An Examination of the Aims of the First Christian Historian in the Light of Ancient Politics, Ethnography, and Historiography
Reviewed by David Andrew Smith
2020.06.18. Bolin, Ecclesiastes and the Riddle of Authorship
Thomas M. Bolin, Ecclesiastes and the Riddle of Authorship
Reviewed by Rebecca Scharbach Wollenberg
2020.06.17. Atkins, The Doubt of the Apostles and the Resurrection Faith of the Early Church
J. D. Atkins, The Doubt of the Apostles and the Resurrection Faith of the Early Church: The Post-resurrection Appearance Stories of the Gospels in Ancient Reception and Modern Debate
Reviewed by Alexander P. Thompson
2020.06.16. Ahn, Landscapes of Korean and Korean American Biblical Interpretation
John Ahn, ed., Landscapes of Korean and Korean American Biblical Interpretation
Reviewed by Dong Sung Kim
2020.06.15. Seifert, Der Markusschluss
Andreas Seifert, Der Markusschluss: Narratologie und Traditionsgeschichte
Reviewed by Jan Rüggemeier
2020.06.14. Ramis Darder, Mesopotamia y el Antiguo Testamento
Francesc Ramis Darder, Mesopotamia y el Antiguo Testamento
Reviewed by Nuria Calduch-Benages
2020.06.13. McNicol, The Persistence of God’s Endangered Promises
Allan J. McNicol, The Persistence of God’s Endangered Promises: The Bible’s Unified Story
Reviewed by Trevor Laurence
2020.06.12. McKnight, The Letter to Philemon
Scot McKnight, The Letter to Philemon
Reviewed by James P. Sweeney
2020.06.11. Lyon, The Genesis Creation Account in the Dead Sea Scrolls
Jeremy D. Lyon, The Genesis Creation Account in the Dead Sea Scrolls
Reviewed by Stephen Reed
2020.06.10. Lindeman Allen, For Theirs Is the Kingdom
Amy Lindeman Allen, For Theirs Is the Kingdom: Inclusion and Participation of Children in the Gospel according to Luke
Reviewed by A. James Murphy
2020.06.09. Invernizzi, “Perchi mi hai inviato?”
Laura Invernizzi, “Perchi mi hai inviato?”: Dalla diacronia redazionale alla dinamica narrativa in Es 5,1–7,7
Reviewed by Daniel Prokop
2020.06.08. Hart, From Temple to Tent
Sarah Hart, From Temple to Tent: From Real to Virtual World (Exodus 24:15–Numbers 10:28)
Reviewed by Michael Homan
2020.06.07. Gregory, The Gospel according to the Hebrews and the Gospel of the Ebionites
Andrew Gregory, ed., The Gospel according to the Hebrews and the Gospel of the Ebionites
Reviewed by David B. Sloan
2020.06.06. Gafni, Jews and Judaism in the Rabbinic Era
Isaiah Gafni, Jews and Judaism in the Rabbinic Era: Image and Reality – History and Historiography
Reviewed by Eliezer Diamond
2020.06.05. Campbell, The Nations in the Divine Economy
William S. Campbell, The Nations in the Divine Economy: Paul’s Covenantal Hermeneutics and Participation in Christ
Reviewed by David J. Neville
2020.06.04. Burz-Tropper, Studien zum Gottesbild im Johannesevangelium
Veronika Burz-Tropper, ed., Studien zum Gottesbild im Johannesevangelium
Reviewed by Jan Heilmann
2020.06.03. Bullard and Hatton, A Handbook on 1–2 Esdras
Roger A. Bullard and Howard A. Hatton, A Handbook on 1–2 Esdras
Reviewed by Andrew Daniel
2020.06.02. Bergren, A Latin-Greek Index of the Vulgate New Testament and the Apostolic Fathers
Theodore A. Bergren, A Latin-Greek Index of the Vulgate New Testament and the Apostolic Fathers
Reviewed by Thomas W. Hudgins
2020.06.01. Bahr, “The Time is Fulfilled”
Lynne Moss Bahr, “The Time is Fulfilled”: Jesus’s Apocalypticism in the Context of Continental Philosophy
Reviewed by Theron Clay Mock III
2020.05.61. Oshima, Teaching Morality in Antiquity
T. M. Oshima, ed., Teaching Morality in Antiquity: Wisdom Texts, Oral Traditions, and Images
Reviewed by Al Wolters
2020.05.60. Naveros Córdova, To Live in the Spirit
Nélida Naveros Córdova, To Live in the Spirit: Paul and the Spirit of God
Reviewed by Zane McGee
2020.05.59. Nanos, Reading Corinthians and Philippians within Judaism
Mark D. Nanos, Reading Corinthians and Philippians within Judaism: Collected Essays of Mark D. Nanos
Reviewed by Gregory Lamb
2020.05.58. Myles, Class Struggle in the New Testament
Robert J. Myles, ed., Class Struggle in the New Testament
Reviewed by G. Anthony Keddie
2020.05.57. MacDonald, Allegiance, Opposition, and Misunderstanding
Deven K. MacDonald, Allegiance, Opposition, and Misunderstanding: A Narrative Critical Approach to Mark’s Christology
Reviewed by Richard Klee
2020.05.56. Lane, Luther’s Epistle of Straw
Jason D. Lane, Luther’s Epistle of Straw: The Voice of St. James in Reformation Preaching
Reviewed by Chris Blumhofer
2020.05.55. Holmes, The Function of Sublime Rhetoric in Hebrews
Christopher T. Holmes, The Function of Sublime Rhetoric in Hebrews: A Study in Hebrews 12:18–29
Reviewed by David M. Moffitt
2020.05.54. Hicks-Keeton and Concannon, The Museum of the Bible
Jill Hicks-Keeton and Cavan Concannon, eds., The Museum of the Bible: A Critical Introduction
Reviewed by Sidnie White Crawford
2020.05.53. Hays, The Origins of Isaiah 24–27
Christopher B. Hays, The Origins of Isaiah 24–27: Josiah’s Festival Scroll for the Fall of Assyria
Reviewed by Brad E. Kelle
2020.05.52. Grohmann and Kim, Second Wave Intertextuality and the Hebrew Bible
Marianne Grohmann and Hyun Chul Paul Kim, eds., Second Wave Intertextuality and the Hebrew Bible
Reviewed by Brandon R. Grafius
2020.05.51. Chango, L’Ecclésiaste à la confluence du judaïsme et de l’hellénisme
Paul-Marie Fidèle Chango, L’Ecclésiaste à la confluence du judaïsme et de l’hellénisme: Deux siècles d'histoire des études comparées du Qohélet et des vestiges littéraires et philosophiques grecs
Reviewed by Thomas Wagner
2020.05.50. Brown, An Introduction to the New Testament: The Abridged Edition
Raymond E. Brown; Marion L. Soards, ed., An Introduction to the New Testament: The Abridged Edition
Reviewed by Steven R. Shisley
2020.05.49. Beitzel, Lexham Geographic Commentary on the Gospels
Barry J. Beitzel, ed., Lexham Geographic Commentary on the Gospels
Reviewed by Daniel M. Gurtner
2020.05.48. Attridge, History, Theology, and Narrative Rhetoric in the Fourth Gospel
Harold W. Attridge, History, Theology, and Narrative Rhetoric in the Fourth Gospel
Reviewed by Adele Reinhartz
2020.05.47. Witherington, Biblical Theology
Ben Witherington III, Biblical Theology: The Convergence of the Canon
Reviewed by John Goldingay
2020.05.46. Schott, Eusebius of Caesarea, The History of the Church
Jeremy M. Schott, Eusebius of Caesarea, The History of the Church: A New Translation
Reviewed by Michael Hollerich
2020.05.45. Pettegrew, The Isthmus of Corinth
David K. Pettegrew, The Isthmus of Corinth: Crossroads of the Mediterranean World
Reviewed by D. Clint Burnett
2020.05.44. Moore, The Mysteries, Resurrection, and 1 Corinthians 15
Terri Moore, The Mysteries, Resurrection, and 1 Corinthians 15
Reviewed by Gudrun Nassauer
2020.05.42. Joosten, Machiela, and Rey, The Reconfiguration of Hebrew in the Hellenistic Period
Jan Joosten, Daniel Machiela, and Jean-Sébastien Rey, eds., The Reconfiguration of Hebrew in the Hellenistic Period: Proceedings of the Seventh International Symposium on the Hebrew of the Dead Sea Scrolls and Ben Sira at Strasbourg University, June 2014
Reviewed by Ethan C. Jones
2020.05.41. Jongkind, An Introduction to the Greek New Testament
Dirk Jongkind, An Introduction to the Greek New Testament: Produced at Tyndale House, Cambridge
Reviewed by Douglas Burleson
2020.05.40. Jones, The Unfolding of Your Words Gives Light
Ethan C. Jones, ed., The Unfolding of Your Words Gives Light: Studies on Biblical Hebrew in Honor of George L. Klein
Reviewed by Jeremy M. Hutton
2020.05.39. Houghton, Kreinecker, Maclachlan, and Smith, The Principal Pauline Epistles
H. A. G. Houghton, C. M. Kreinecker, R. F. Maclachlan, and C. J. Smith, eds., The Principal Pauline Epistles: A Collation of Latin Witnesses
Reviewed by Daniel King
2020.05.38. Grabbe, ed., “Even God Cannot Change the Past”
Lester L. Grabbe, ed., “Even God Cannot Change the Past”: Reflections on Seventeen Years of the European Seminar in Historical Methodology
Reviewed by John W. Herbst
2020.05.37. Frankfurter, Guide to the Study of Ancient Magic
David Frankfurter, Guide to the Study of Ancient Magic
Reviewed by Laura Nasrallah
2020.05.36. Flynn, A Story of YHWH
Shawn W. Flynn, A Story of YHWH: Cultural Translation and Subversive Reception in Israelite History
Reviewed by Michael J. Stahl
2020.05.35. Davis, The Place of Paideia in Hebrews’ Moral Thought
Philip A. Davis Jr., The Place of Paideia in Hebrews’ Moral Thought
Reviewed by Brian C. Small
2020.05.34. Dan and Nodet, Cœlé-Syrie
Anca Dan and Étienne Nodet, Cœlé-Syrie: Palestine, Judée, Pérée
Reviewed by Michaël Girardin
2020.05.33. Birdsong, The Last King(s) of Judah
Shelley L. Birdsong, The Last King(s) of Judah: Zedekiah and Sedekias in the Hebrew and Old Greek Versions of Jeremiah 37(44):1–40(47):6
Reviewed by Jennifer Matheny
2020.05.32. Ridley, Akhenaten
Ronald T. Ridley, Akhenaten: A Historian’s View
Reviewed by James K. Hoffmeier
2020.05.31. Rasmussen, Genesis and Cosmos
Adam Rasmussen, Genesis and Cosmos: Basil and Origen on Genesis 1 and Cosmology
Reviewed by Miriam DeCock
2020.05.30. McKnight, Reading Romans Backwards
Scot McKnight, Reading Romans Backwards: A Gospel of Peace in the Midst of Empire
Reviewed by David J. Neville
2020.05.29. Markusse, Salvation in the Gospel of Mark
Gabi Markusse, Salvation in the Gospel of Mark: The Death of Jesus and the Path of Discipleship
Reviewed by David M. Allen
2020.05.28. Kotzé, Kraus, and Van der Meer, XVI Congress of the International Organization for Septuagint and Cognate Studies
Gideon R. Kotzé, Wolfgang Kraus, and Michaël N. van der Meer, eds., XVI Congress of the International Organization for Septuagint and Cognate Studies: Stellenbosch, 2016
Reviewed by Martin Rösel
2020.05.27. Hughes, The Trinitarian Testimony of the Spirit
Kyle R. Hughes, The Trinitarian Testimony of the Spirit: Prosopological Exegesis and the Development of Pre-Nicene Pneumatology
Reviewed by H. Clifton Ward
2020.05.26. Gunjeviæ, Jubilee in the Bible
Lidija Gunjeviæ, Jubilee in the Bible: Using the Theology of Jürgen Moltmann to Find a New Hermeneutic
Reviewed by Brandon R. Grafius
2020.05.25. Faraone, The Transformation of Greek Amulets in Roman Imperial Times
Christopher A. Faraone, The Transformation of Greek Amulets in Roman Imperial Times
Reviewed by Jitse H. F. Dijkstra
2020.05.24. Evans, You Shall Know That I Am Yahweh
John F. Evans, You Shall Know That I Am Yahweh: An Inner-biblical Interpretation of Ezekiel’s Recognition Formula
Reviewed by Tova Ganzel
2020.05.23. Broadhead, Let the Reader Understand
Edwin K. Broadhead, ed., Let the Reader Understand: Essays in Honor of Elizabeth Struthers Malbon
Reviewed by Shawn Kelley
2020.05.22. Blackwell, Goodrich, and Maston, Reading Mark in Context
Ben C. Blackwell, John K. Goodrich, and Jason Maston, eds., Reading Mark in Context: Jesus and Second Temple Judaism
Reviewed by Simon J. Joseph
2020.05.21. Beneker and Gibson, The Rhetorical Exercises of Nikephoros Basilakes
Jeffrey Beneker and Craig A. Gibson, eds. and trans., The Rhetorical Exercises of Nikephoros Basilakes: Progymnasmata from Twelfth-Century Byzantium
Reviewed by Michael Wade Martin
2020.05.20. Segal, The Other Judaisms of Late Antiquity
Alan F. Segal, The Other Judaisms of Late Antiquity
Reviewed by Joshua Schwartz
2020.05.19. Porter and Pitts, Christian Origins and the Establishment of the Early Jesus Movement
Stanley E. Porter and Andrew W. Pitts, eds., Christian Origins and the Establishment of the Early Jesus Movement
Reviewed by Joseph Azize
2020.05.18. Perkins, The Pastoral Letters
Larry J. Perkins, The Pastoral Letters: A Handbook on the Greek Text
Reviewed by Michael Scott Robertson
2020.05.17. Kampen, Matthew within Sectarian Judaism
John Kampen, Matthew within Sectarian Judaism
Reviewed by Laura Robinson
2020.05.16. Harker and Heather L. Bunce, eds., The Earth Is the Lord’s
Ryan D. Harker and Heather L. Bunce, eds., The Earth Is the Lord’s: Essays on Creation and the Bible in Honor of Ben C. Ollenburger
Reviewed by Jacob R. Evers
2020.05.15. Glouberman, “I Am”
Mark Glouberman, “I Am”: Monotheism and the Philosophy of the Bible
Reviewed by Jaco Gericke
2020.05.14. Fetalsana-Apura, A Filipino Resistance Reading of Joshua 1:1–9
Lily Fetalsana-Apura, A Filipino Resistance Reading of Joshua 1:1–9
Reviewed by Federico G. Villanueva
2020.05.13. deSilva, An Introduction to the New Testament
David A. deSilva, An Introduction to the New Testament: Contexts, Methods, and Ministry Formation
Reviewed by David Lertis Matson
2020.05.12. Cammarosano, Hittite Local Cults
Michele Cammarosano, Hittite Local Cults
Reviewed by Müge Durusu-Tanrıöver
2020.05.11. Allen and Linebaugh, Reformation Readings of Paul
Michael Allen and Jonathan A. Linebaugh, eds., Reformation Readings of Paul: Explorations in History and Exegesis
Reviewed by Christopher T. Holmes
2020.05.10. Scrimgeour, Evaluating the Legacy of Robert W. Funk
Andrew D. Scrimgeour, ed., Evaluating the Legacy of Robert W. Funk: Reforming the Scholarly Model
Reviewed by Thomas H. Olbricht
2020.05.09. Novenson, The Grammar of Messianism
Matthew Novenson, The Grammar of Messianism: An Ancient Jewish Political Idiom and Its Users
Reviewed by David S. Ritsema
2020.05.08. Mülke, Aristobulos in Alexandria
Markus Mülke, Aristobulos in Alexandria: Jüdische Bibelexegese zwischen Griechen und Ägypten unter Ptolemaios VI. Philometor
Reviewed by Felix Albrecht
2020.05.07. Magness, Masada: From Jewish Revolt to Modern Myth
Jodi Magness, Masada: From Jewish Revolt to Modern Myth
Reviewed by Eyal Regev
2020.05.06. Lookadoo, The High Priest and the Temple
Jonathon Lookadoo, The High Priest and the Temple: Metaphorical Depictions of Jesus in the Letters of Ignatius of Antioch
Reviewed by H. H. Drake Williams III
2020.05.05. Leithart, 1 and 2 Chronicles
Peter J. Leithart, 1 and 2 Chronicles
Reviewed by H. G. M. Williamson
2020.05.04. Koet, Murphy, and Ryökäs, Deacons and Diakonia in Early Christianity
Bart J. Koet, Edwina Murphy, and Esko Ryökäs, eds., Deacons and Diakonia in Early Christianity: The First Two Centuries
Reviewed by Ritva Williams
2020.05.03. Greenstein, Job: A New Translation
Edward L. Greenstein, Job: A New Translation
Reviewed by David Penchansky
2020.05.02. Frank, Household Food Storage in Ancient Israel and Judah
Tim Frank, Household Food Storage in Ancient Israel and Judah
Reviewed by Oded Borowski
2020.05.01. Chen, Luke: A New Covenant Commentary
Diane G. Chen, Luke: A New Covenant Commentary
Reviewed by David Lertis Matson
2020.04.42. Rydryck and Alkier, Paulus – Das Kapital eines Reisenden
Michael Rydryck and Stefan Alkier, eds., Paulus – Das Kapital eines Reisenden: Die Apostelgeschichte als sozialhistoriche Quelle
Reviewed by Lars Kierspel
2020.04.41. Rothschild, New Essays on the Apostolic Fathers
Clare K. Rothschild, New Essays on the Apostolic Fathers
Reviewed by Judith M. Lieu
2020.04.40. Morgan, The Oxford Handbook of the Writings of the Hebrew Bible
Donn F. Morgan, The Oxford Handbook of the Writings of the Hebrew Bible
Reviewed by David Rothstein
2020.04.39. Lewis, Viktor Frankl and the Book of Job
Marshall H. Lewis, Viktor Frankl and the Book of Job: A Search for Meaning
Reviewed by Seong Whan Timothy Hyun
2020.04.38. Kogon and Fontanille, The Coinage of Herod Antipas
Aaron J. Kogon and Jean-Philippe Fontanille, The Coinage of Herod Antipas: A Study and Die Classification of the Earliest Coins of Galilee
Reviewed by David M. May
2020.04.37. Kobel, Paulus als interkultureller Vermittler
Esther Kobel, Paulus als interkultureller Vermittler: Eine Studie zur kulturellen Positionierung des Apostels der Völker
Reviewed by Robert L. Brawley
2020.04.35. Charlesworth, Has Psalm 156 Been Found?
James H. Charlesworth, Has Psalm 156 Been Found? With Images of MS RNL Antonin 798
Reviewed by Felix Albrecht
2020.04.34. Thompson and Longenecker, Philippians and Philemon
James W. Thompson and Bruce W. Longenecker, Philippians and Philemon
Reviewed by Akio Ito
2020.04.33. Streett, Caesar and the Sacrament
R. Alan Streett, Caesar and the Sacrament: Baptism: A Rite of Resistance
Reviewed by Justin Marc Smith
2020.04.32. Porter and Land, Paul and Scripture
Stanley E. Porter and Christopher D. Land, eds., Paul and Scripture
Reviewed by Nicholas A. Elder
2020.04.31. Paget and Lieu, Christianity in the Second Century
James Carleton Paget and Judith Lieu, eds., Christianity in the Second Century: Themes and Developments
Reviewed by David L. Eastman
2020.04.30. Meynet, Le Psautier
Roland Meynet, Le Psautier: Cinquième Livre (Ps 107–150)
Reviewed by Peter C. W. Ho
2020.04.29. Matthew, The Johannine Footwashing as the Sign of Perfect Love
Bincy Matthew, The Johannine Footwashing as the Sign of Perfect Love: An Exegetical Study of John 13:1–20
Reviewed by Steven M. Bryan
2020.04.28. Connolly, Disorderly Women and the Order of God
Michelle A. Connolly, Disorderly Women and the Order of God: An Australian Feminist Reading of the Gospel of Mark
Reviewed by Vicky Balabanski
2020.04.27. Bray and Hobbins, Genesis 1–11
Samuel L. Bray and John F. Hobbins, Genesis 1–11: A New Old Translation for Readers, Scholars, and Translators
Reviewed by David Cohen
2020.04.26. Bons, Scialabba, and Candido, La Septuaginta
Eberhard Bons, Daniela Scialabba, and Dionisio Candido, eds., La Septuaginta: ¿Por qué resulta actual la Biblia griega?
Reviewed by Leonardo Pessoa da Silva Pinto
2020.04.25. Bodner, The Theology of the Book of Kings
Keith Bodner, The Theology of the Book of Kings
Reviewed by Richard S. Hess
2020.04.24. Baden, The Book of Exodus
Joel S. Baden, The Book of Exodus: A Biography
Reviewed by William Johnstone
2020.04.23. Austin, Plant Metaphors in the Old Greek of Isaiah
Benjamin M. Austin, Plant Metaphors in the Old Greek of Isaiah
Reviewed by Matthew Albanese
2020.04.22. VanderKam, Jubilees
James C. VanderKam, Jubilees: A Commentary on the Book of Jubilees
Reviewed by James Kugel
2020.04.20. Radde-Gallwitz, Gregory of Nyssa’s Doctrinal Works
Andrew Radde-Gallwitz, Gregory of Nyssa’s Doctrinal Works: A Literary Study
Reviewed by Andrew J. Summerson
2020.04.19. Portier-Young and Sterling, Scripture and Social Justice
Anathea Portier-Young and Gregory E. Sterling, eds., Scripture and Social Justice: Catholic and Ecumenical Essays
Reviewed by Ximena DeBroeck
2020.04.18. Magnum and Estes, Literary Approaches to the Bible
Douglas Magnum and Douglas Estes, eds., Literary Approaches to the Bible
Reviewed by Peter C. W. Ho
2020.04.16. Hoffman, The Good Figs
Yair Hoffman, The Good Figs: The Jehoyachin Exile and Its Heritage [Hebrew]
Reviewed by David A. Glatt-Gilad
2020.04.15. Hjälm, Senses of Scripture, Treasures of Tradition
Miriam Lindgren Hjälm, ed., Senses of Scripture, Treasures of Tradition: The Bible in Arabic among Jews, Christians and Muslims
Reviewed by Jeffrey L. Morrow
2020.04.14. Greenspahn, Early Judaism
Frederick E. Greenspahn, ed., Early Judaism: New Insights and Scholarship
Reviewed by Joshua Schwartz
2020.04.13. Frey, Theology and History in the Fourth Gospel
Jörg Frey, Theology and History in the Fourth Gospel: Tradition and Narration
Reviewed by Jo-Ann Brant
2020.04.12. Dryden, A Hermeneutic of Wisdom
J. de Waal Dryden, A Hermeneutic of Wisdom: Recovering the Formative Agency of Scripture
Reviewed by Robert L. Foster
2020.04.11. Barker, Le Donne, and Lohr, Found in Translation
James W. Barker, Anthony Le Donne, and Joel N. Lohr, eds., Found in Translation: Essays on Biblical Translation in Honor of Leonard J. Greenspoon
Reviewed by Sarah Cook
2020.04.10. Weidner, Das Ende Deuterojesajas
Alexander Weidner, Das Ende Deuterojesajas: Eine literarkritische und redaktiongeschichtliche Studie zur Entstehung von Jes 40–66
Reviewed by Marvin A. Sweeney
2020.04.09. Walton and Walton, The Lost World of the Torah
John H. Walton and J. Harvey Walton, The Lost World of the Torah: Law as Covenant and Wisdom in Ancient Context
Reviewed by William S. Morrow
2020.04.08. Mininger, Uncovering the Theme of Revelation in Romans 1:16–3:26
Marcus A. Mininger, Uncovering the Theme of Revelation in Romans 1:16–3:26: Discovering a New Approach to Paul’s Argument
Reviewed by David Neville
2020.04.07. McKnight and Mamula, Conflict Management and the Apostle Paul
Scot McKnight and Greg Mamula, eds., Conflict Management and the Apostle Paul
Reviewed by Adam White
2020.04.05. Friis, Image and Imitation
Martin Friis, Image and Imitation: Josephus’ Antiquities 1–11 and Greco-Roman Historiography
Reviewed by Jan Willem van Henten
2020.04.04. El-Badawi, The Qur’ān and the Aramaic Gospel Traditions
Emran Iqbal El-Badawi, The Qur’ān and the Aramaic Gospel Traditions
Reviewed by Abdulla Galadari
2020.04.03. Docherty, The Jewish Pseudepigrapha
Susan Docherty, The Jewish Pseudepigrapha: An Introduction to the Literature of the Second Temple Period
Reviewed by Olivia Stewart Lester
2020.04.02. Damm, Religions and Education in Antiquity
Alex Damm, ed., Religions and Education in Antiquity: Studies in Honour of Michel Desjardins
Reviewed by Allison L. Gray
2020.04.01. Clamer, Prag, and Humbert, Colegio del Pilar
Christa Clamer, Kay Prag, and Jean-Baptiste Humbert, eds., Colegio del Pilar: Excavations in Jerusalem, Christian Quarter
Reviewed by Joshua Schwartz
2020.03.46. Suhr, Die Ägyptische “Ich-Erzahlung”
Claudia Suhr, Die Ägyptische “Ich-Erzahlung”: Eine Narratologische Untersuchung
Reviewed by Joseph Cross
2020.03.45. Van Miert, Nellen, Steenbakkers, and Touber, Scriptural Authority and Biblical Criticism in the Dutch Golden Age
Dirk van Miert, Henk Nellen, Piet Steenbakkers, and Jetze Touber, eds., Scriptural Authority and Biblical Criticism in the Dutch Golden Age
Reviewed by Jeffrey L. Morrow
2020.03.44. McAffee, Life and Mortality in Ugaritic
Matthew McAffee, Life and Mortality in Ugaritic: A Lexical and Literary Study
Reviewed by Jonathan Yogev
2020.03.43. Marshall, Women Praying and Prophesying in Corinth
Jill E. Marshall, Women Praying and Prophesying in Corinth: Gender and Inspired Speech in First Corinthians
Reviewed by Jorunn Økland
2020.03.42. Keener, Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary: John
Craig S. Keener, Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary: John
Reviewed by Amy-Jill Levine
2020.03.41. Holtz, Jungfrauengeburt und Greisinnengeburt
Gudrun Holtz, Jungfrauengeburt und Greisinnengeburt: Zur Rezeptionsgeschichte von Gen 21,1f im antiken Judentum und im frühen Christentum
Reviewed by Claudia D. Bergmann
2020.03.40. Frevel, Geschichte Israels
Christian Frevel, Geschichte Israels
Reviewed by Daniel Buller
2020.03.39. Dube, Maseno-Ouma, and Mligo, The Bible and Sociological Contours
Zorodzai Dube, Loreen Maseno-Ouma, and Elia Shabani Mligo, eds., The Bible and Sociological Contours: Some African Perspectives: Festschrift for Professor Halvor Moxnes
Reviewed by Daniel Nii Aboagye Aryeh
2020.03.38. Creangă, Hebrew Masculinities Anew
Ovidiu Creangă, ed., Hebrew Masculinities Anew
Reviewed by William Briggs
2020.03.37. Cook, Empty Tomb, Resurrection, Apotheosis
John Granger Cook, Empty Tomb, Resurrection, Apotheosis
Reviewed by Bruce Chilton
2020.03.36. Welborn, The Young against the Old
L. L. Welborn, The Young against the Old: Generational Conflict in First Clement
Reviewed by David J. Downs
2020.03.35. Sergi, Oeming, and de Hulster, In Search for Aram and Israel
Omer Sergi, Manfred Oeming, and Izaak J. de Hulster, eds., In Search for Aram and Israel: Politics, Culture, and Identity
Reviewed by Brandon Simonson
2020.03.34. Segovia, The Quranic Jesus
Carlos A. Segovia, The Quranic Jesus: A New Interpretation
Reviewed by Abdulla Galadari
2020.03.33. Lee, Basics of Greek Accents
John A. L. Lee, Basics of Greek Accents: Eight Lessons with Exercises
Reviewed by Thomas W. Hudgins
2020.03.32. Lee, The Lord’s Supper in Corinth in the Context of Greco-Roman Private Associations
Jin Hwan Lee, The Lord’s Supper in Corinth in the Context of Greco-Roman Private Associations
Reviewed by Vien V. Nguyen, SCJ
2020.03.31. Judge, Other Gods and Idols
Thomas A. Judge, Other Gods and Idols: The Relationship between the Worship of Other Gods and the Worship of Idols within the Old Testament
Reviewed by David Penchansky
2020.03.30. Dearman, Reading Hebrew Bible Narratives
J. Andrew Dearman, Reading Hebrew Bible Narratives
Reviewed by Mary E. Mills
2020.03.29. Callon, Reading Bodies
Callie Callon, Reading Bodies: Physiognomy as a Strategy of Persuasion in Early Christian Discourse
Reviewed by Chad Hartsock
2020.03.28. Bosworth, House of Weeping
David A. Bosworth, House of Weeping: The Motif of Tears in Akkadian and Hebrew Prayers
Reviewed by Ekaterina Kozlova
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