Translation and interpretation

Revelation's Hymns examines the hymnic pericopes in Revelation in light of the cosmic conflict theme.

This landmark handbook, written by distinguished Pauline scholars, and first published in 2003, remains the first and only work to offer lucid and insightful examinations of Paul and his world in such depth.

In this book von Wahlde provides an exploration of three distinct cultural and religious backgrounds against which scholars have frequently proposed that the Gospel and Letters of John are to be read and understood.

The issue of the so-called Elohistic Psalter has intrigued biblical scholars since the rise of the historical-critical enterprise.

Lament does not seem to be a pervasive feature of the New Testament, particularly when viewed in relation to the Old Testament.

Luke models his portrayal both of Jesus and his disciples in Luke-Acts after the human agent of the Isaianic New Exodus in Isaiah 40-66, the servant.

The Pentateuch (or the Torah) consists of the first five books of the Bible and is a foundational scripture for millions of people, both Jews and Christians.

The Pentateuch (or the Torah) consists of the first five books of the Bible and is a foundational scripture for millions of people, both Jews and Christians.

This book offers an ideal introduction to the Gospels and explains why it is that scholars and lay people have such different understandings of the person of Jesus.

This book offers an ideal introduction to the Gospels and explains why it is that scholars and lay people have such different understandings of the person of Jesus.

This book contributes to the theory and practice of Biblical interpretation by engaging in an interpretation of Psalm 24 inspired by a particular understanding of Brevard Childs' canonical approach : an understanding centred on the concept of theological substance.

Mark, Manuscripts, and Monotheism is organized into three parts: Mark's Gospel, Manuscripts and Textual Criticism, and Monotheism and Early Jesus-Devotion.

Focusing specifically on the issue of genre methodology in Acts, Bale' work will have clear ramifications for the study of biblical texts in general.

This book provides an interpretation of Galatians 6:11-17 which yields significant insights about Paul's perception of the crisis in Galatia, and the solution he presents to his readers in light of it.

The theme of divine speech appears at the opening of the Hebrews (1.

This study centers on the question: how do particular readers read a biblical passage?

In examining the appropriation of Scripture in 2 Corinthians 4 13, Han argues that the apostle is not only aware of the original contexts of the passages he refers to, but also goes beyond the immediate contexts and brings in the larger context of the Old Testament.

This work is an abbreviated version of the monumental, three-volume 'Matthew, A Critical and Exegetical Commentary' in the International Critical Commentary series (ICC).

The author of Hebrews calls God 'Father' only twice in his sermon.

Through a close and informative reading of seven key texts in Acts, Kauppi analyses the appearances of Graeco-Roman religion, offering evidence of practices including divination and oracles, ruler cult and civic foundation myth.

This study brings together the hermeneutical approaches of three Old Testament scholars, specifically as they pertain to the interpretation of Isaiah 52.

Echoes of a Prophet examines intertextual connections to Ezekiel found in John and in Second Temple literature.

The Message of Isaiah 40-55 traces the argument of Isaiah 40-55 to show how the chapters bring a message of encouragement and challenge about God's intention to restore the Judean community, some of whose members are in exile in Babylon, others living in the city of Jerusalem that has lain devastated since it fell to the Babylonians in 587.

The study of Ezra-Nehemiah has been revolutionized in recent years by a growing rejection of the long-established belief that it was composed as part of the Chronicler's work.

'Amos is a book to which many people turn early in any serious engagement with Old Testament studies.

A detailed examination of the passages central to the debate about Paul's christology and his view of Jewish Law.

The Gospel of Thomas is one of the most debated early Christian writings.

This study investigates why Paul makes the theme of suffering so central to his argument in 2 Corinthians.

The infancy narratives represent some of the most beautiful and intriguing passages in the Gospels.

This book seeks to establish the inadequacy of readings of the Gospel of Matthew as intended for, and a reflection of, a local audience or community.

Isaiah in the New Testament brings together a set of specially commissioned studies by authors who are experts in their field.

At the heart of the Exodus is a recitation of the Decalogue, a "e;contract"e; between Yahweh and Israel that inscribes Israel into the fabric of human societies while emphasizing its uniqueness through Yahweh.

It is difficult to underestimate the significance of the story of the Rich Man and Lazarus in Luke 16:19-31 within the biblical tradition.

This is a comprehensive study of the literary function of prayer in Luke-Acts, employing narrative critical methodology and focusing on the theme's relation to Luke's historiographical aims Holmas asserts that the distribution of strategically-placed prayer notices and prayers throughout Luke-Acts serves a twofold purpose.

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Moffat aims to provide further insight into the mixed marriage narrative by exposing the social and cultural factors on which it is based.

Did Jesus exist?

Much study has taken place of the prophetic and apocalyptic writings in recent decades, but the relationship between the two has been little explored.

Temple, Exile and Identity in 1 Peter will generate a fresh and perhaps even a new understanding of the main themes of 1 Peter, which include questions of identity, suffering, hope, holiness, and judgment.

This title gives a thorough analysis of The Farewell Discourse (John 13-17), which is a unique and climactic portion of John's Gospel that serves as a hinge on which the entire Gospel narrative pivots from Jesus' public ministry to his Passion.

Against the majority opinion, this study argues that the Lukan Parable of the Talents (Lk 19.

Galatians is a polemical letter which contains a substantial amount of argumentative passages.

This volume examines Johannine symbolism within the lens of Jesus' relationship with the Father.

Joseph Blenkinsopp provides a new commentary on Genesis 1-11, the so-called 'Primeval History' in which the account of creation is given.

The abridged version of Westermann's classic three-volume work on Genesis.

"e;[This] is a timely topic, one that has not yet been dealt with.

Hebrews: A Guide sheds light on an important, but often overlooked, New Testament book.

Given the extraordinary richness and range of contemporary theology, questions about the authority and inspiration of the Bible tend to garner ever increasing variety, complexity and controversy.

An Introduction to the Study of Isaiah guides readers through the central issues in scholarship on this influential prophetic text.

Unlike literature in the modern western world, ancient documents were typically crafted for the ear rather than the eye.