This commentary has grown out of the author’s long-standing interest in the religious history of the Second Temple period. It followsthe usual pattern of the series with introduction, text, critical…

This revised and enlarged edition of a classic in Old Testament scholarship reflects the most up-to-date research on the prophetic books and offers substantially expanded discussions of important new insight…

The third evangelist tells the story of Jesus in clear, dramatically compelling, and humanly moving terms. His Jesus is a man of great power, a deep sense of mission, and…

Discusses the issues that divide the community, from concerns about the efficacy of religious practices to questions about who may claim the name of Israelite and under what conditions, to…

Offers a commentary on Genesis 1-11, the so-called ‘Primeval History’ in which the account of creation is given. The author works from the perspective of acknowledging the text’s literary integrity…

Four respected scholars of the Hebrew Bible and early Judaism provide a clear portrait of the family in ancient Israel. Important theological and ethical implications are made for the family…