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The sin of the calf The sin of the calf Youn Ho Chung "The Sin of the Calf is a comprehensive study of one of the most important topics in the history of Israel’s religion: the cult of the Calf that was practiced in the northern Kingdom for several cent… OL13856617W
Isaiah in context Isaiah in context Arie van der Kooij The present volume contains a collection of essays on the Book of Isaiah offered as a tribute to Arie van der Kooij on the occasion of his sixty-fifth birthday, which coincides with his retirement as… OL15508070W
The messenger of the Lord in early Jewish interpretations of Genesis The messenger of the Lord in early Jewish interpretations of Genesis Camilla Hélena von Heijne Texts like Genesis 16, 22 and 31 mention an enigmatic figure, "the messenger/angel of the Lord". The identity of God and this angel is merged. The angel is anonymous and speaks with divine authority … OL15537454W
Reading Genesis Reading Genesis Ronald S. Hendel "Reading Genesis presents a panoramic view of the most vital ways that Genesis is approached in modern scholarship. Essays by ten eminent scholars cover the perspectives of literature, gender, memory… OL16324472W
New Meanings for Ancient Texts New Meanings for Ancient Texts Steven L. McKenzie As newer approaches to biblical criticism become more established and influential, it is essential that students and other serious readers of the Bible be exposed to them and become familiar with the… OL16807914W
Studies in the Hebrew Bible, Qumran, and the Septuagint presented to Eugene Ulrich Studies in the Hebrew Bible, Qumran, and the Septuagint presented to Eugene Ulrich Eugene Charles Ulrich,James C. VanderKam,Emanuel Tov,Peter W. Flint With contributions by many of his colleagues and former students, this volume pays homage to Eugene Ulrich, Chief Editor of the Cave 4 Biblical Scrolls and a foremost expert on the Biblical Scrolls, … OL18469533W
Biblical text and texture Biblical text and texture Michael Fishbane "In this comprehensive yet accessible analysis, Fishbane considers the overall framework of the Hebrew Bible and explores how textures and structures are used to create literary and spiritual unity. … OL19553138W
Workbook for Intermediate Hebrew, A Workbook for Intermediate Hebrew, A Robert B. Chisholm Designed to engage the Hebrew text and reinforce patterns and principles of Hebrew grammar and syntax, this new resource will be especially welcomed by students nearing the end of first-year Hebrew a… OL1975724W
Changing horizons Changing horizons Elisabeth Schüssler Fiorenza "Changing Horizons is the second of two volumes highlighting the ways in which Elisabeth Schùssler Fiorenza's work constructs a critical feminist theory and praxis of liberation, in relation to the b… OL20955505W
The mysticism of Hebrews The mysticism of Hebrews Jody A. Barnard "Jody A. Barnard explores the role of Jewish apocalyptic mysticism in the epistle to the Hebrews. He argues that there are numerous apocalyptic and mystical themes appropriated in Hebrews, and that t… OL20955709W
Engaging with C.H. Dodd on the gospel of John Engaging with C.H. Dodd on the gospel of John Tom Thatcher "C.H. Dodd's Historical tradition in the Fourth Gospel, published in 1963, marked a milestone in New Testament research and has become a standard resource for the study of John. Historically, biblica… OL20956522W
Love in the gospel of John Love in the gospel of John Francis J. Moloney "The command to love is central to the Gospel of John. Internationally respected scholar Francis Moloney offers a thorough exploration of this theme, focusing not only on Jesus's words but also on hi… OL20956855W
Formation and intertextuality in Isaiah 24-27 Formation and intertextuality in Isaiah 24-27 James Todd Hibbard,Hyun Chul Paul Kim The formation and interpretation of Isaiah 24-27, the "Isaiah Apocalypse," are important for understanding Isaiah's compositional history, emerging religious thought in the Persian Period, and scriba… OL20957027W
Newness in Old Testament prophecy Newness in Old Testament prophecy Henk Leene Henk Leene examines the relations between the new song raised in the Psalms, the new things concealed in Deutero-Isaiah, the new heaven and the new earth announced in Trito-Isaiah, Ezekiel's new hear… OL20957627W
Qumran interpretation of the Genesis flood Qumran interpretation of the Genesis flood Jeremy D. Lyon xii, 211 pages : 23 cm OL20974713W
Listening to the Spirit in the Text Listening to the Spirit in the Text Gordon D. Fee For many years Gordon Fee, one of today's foremost evangelical scholars, has been asked to bring his trusted biblical expertise together with his well-known passion for the gospel and the church to a… OL2920303W
Hitler Confronts England Hitler Confronts England Walter Ansel In the fateful summer of 1940 Germany stood astride a prostrate Europe while the world held its breath and wondered, “Where next?” Hitler’s war machine had smashed Poland the previous fall, and the d… OL6699889W
The Torn Veil The Torn Veil Daniel M. Gurtner In this 2001 text, Daniel Gurtner examines the meaning of the rending of the veil in Matthew 27:51a by considering the functions of the veil in the Old Testament and its symbolism in ancient Judaism.… OL8332677W
Wisdom Ways Wisdom Ways Elisabeth Schüssler Fiorenza "Biblical interpretation, according to Elisabeth Schussler Fiorenza, is best understood as searching for Divine Wisdom. In Wisdom Ways she invites readers to join her on a journey of discovery.". "A… OL8378943W
THE CHALLENGES OF ROGER WILLIAMS (Baptists) THE CHALLENGES OF ROGER WILLIAMS (Baptists) James P. Jr. Byrd "This book examines how biblical interpretation promoted both violent persecution and religious liberty in colonial America. Frequently, the Bible was a violent force in Puritan New England, where mi… OL9529410W
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