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Reading Leviticus: Responses to Mary Douglas

Until recently Leviticus has been read, especially in Christian circles, as part of a ‘priestly’ work with a predominantly prescriptive and ritualistic agenda. In this volume of papers read at…

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A Concise Dictionary of the Bible and Its Reception

John F. A. Sawyer

This dictionary not only identifies terms and biblical figures but also examines them from the perspective of reception history –the history of the Bible’s effect on its readers. Biblical books…

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Sacred Texts and Sacred Meanings: Studies in Biblical Language and Literature

John F. A. Sawyer

John Sawyer has been known for over 40 years as one of the finest British biblical scholars, always alert to new perspectives in biblical criticism and a pioneer in fruitful…

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Prophecy and the Biblical Prophets

John F. A. Sawyer

A succinct study of prophecy, both as a phenomenon in the wide context and as represented in the Bible. The author also looks at the interpretation of prophecy through history…

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The Blackwell Companion to the Bible and Culture

* * A stimulating, readable, one-volume reference source about twenty-first century approaches to the Bible. * Consists of 30 articles written by distinguished specialists from around the world.

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The Blackwell Companion to the Bible and Culture

The Blackwell Companion to the Bible and Culture provides readers with a concise, readable and scholarly introduction to twenty-first century approaches to the Bible.

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Isaiah Through the Centuries

JE Sawyer

One of the most important and cherished books in the Old Testament, Isaish contains a message of vibrant spirituality. It reveals an exalted view of God and speaks in soaring…

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Isaiah Through the Centuries

JE Sawyer

The first systematic and comprehensive attempt to identify and analyze the role of Isaianic language and imagery in literature, art, and music

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The Fifth Gospel: Isaiah in the History of Christianity

John F. A. Sawyer (University College of St Martin, Lancaster)

A commentary on Isaiah’s continuing influence on language and imagery.

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State Energy Policy

Stephen W Sawyer, John R Armstrong, Jon M Veigel, Paul F Levy

This book provides the first comprehensive assessment of energy policies, evaluating state conservation and renewable energy programs, highlighting innovative program efforts, and presenting the lessons learned from the states' implementation…

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Lamentations Through the Centuries

Paul M. Joyce,Diana Lipton,David M. Gunn,John F. A. Sawyer

In this latest addition to the Wiley-Blackwell Bible Commentaries series, the authors explore the astonishing variety of interpretations inspired by Lamentations, one of the shortest books in the Bible. It…

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An Introduction to Applied Biogeography

Ian F. Spellerberg (Lincoln University, New Zealand),John W. D. Sawyer (New Zealand Department of Conservation)

Biogeography is the study of the geographical distribution of plants and animals and the processes and mechanisms that have brought about these distribution patterns. Historical aspects, methods of data collection…

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An Introduction to Applied Biogeography

Ian F. Spellerberg (Lincoln University, New Zealand),John W. D. Sawyer (New Zealand Department of Conservation)

Biogeography is the study of the geographical distribution of plants and animals and the processes and mechanisms that have brought about these distribution patterns. Historical aspects, methods of data collection…

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State Energy Policy: Current Issues, Future Directions

Jon M Veigel,Paul F Levy

The objective of this book is to review the current issues in state energy policy and discuss appropriate future directions. The reader finds that most contributions touch on each of…

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Mississippian Culture Heroes, Ritual Regalia, and Sacred Bundles

In Mississippian Culture Heroes, Ritual Regalia, and Sacred Bundles, the contributors examine Mississippian artistic traditions and society through an archaeological analysis of religious objects.

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