Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts

For too long the women of the Bible have been depicted in one-dimensional terms.

The narrative of the book of Ruth is a drama of ordinary human life, but the drama unfolds against a background of the providence and purposes of God.

This volume in the popular Interpretation series presents the book of Leviticus.

This commentary clearly presents the episodes in the book of Joshua as the people of Israel face the challenges of entering into the land of promise.

This unique commentary allows the interpretation of Isaiah 1-39 to be guided by the final form of the book.

Hebrews is a sermon from the early Christian church that addresses a real, urgent, and still relevant pastoral problem: a struggling congregation that may not keep the faith.

The biblical queen Esther is one of Scripture's most fascinating persons, and the drama of the book bearing her name is clearly captured in this superb commentary.

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Silence is a complex matter.

Silence is a complex matter.

This latest commentary in the Belief series looks at Paul's theological wrestling with the divisions facing the early church in Corinth.

In the Old Testament for Everyone series, Old Testament scholar John Goldingay addresses Scripture from Genesis to Malachi in such a way that even the most challenging passages are explained simply and concisely.

In the Old Testament for Everyone series, Old Testament scholar John Goldingay addresses Scripture from Genesis to Malachi in such a way that even the most challenging passages are explained simply and concisely.

Those considering seminary, those in seminary, and those preparing to graduate from seminary need help.

Respected scholar David Petersen provides a systematic and comprehensive introduction to the prophetic literature.

In the Old Testament for Everyone series, Old Testament scholar John Goldingay addresses Scripture from Genesis to Malachi in such a way that even the most challenging passages are explained simply and concisely.

While it is widely acknowledged that Jesus told stories, there has not been much focus on why he did so and how these stories contributed to his ministry.

An Introduction to Womanist Biblical Interpretation provides a much-needed introduction to womanist approaches to biblical interpretation.

For over a decade, A Biblical History of Israel has gathered praise and criticism for its unapologetic approach to reconstructing the historical landscape of ancient Israel through a biblical lens.

Almost from the earliest days of the church, John's distinctive presentation of Jesus has provoked discussion about its place among the other Gospels.

While there are many textbooks about the prophetic literature, most have taken either a historical or literary approach to studying the prophets.

"e;The episodes in 1 and 2 Samuel are striking in their depiction of human characterspriests, soldiers, kings, prophets, and royal advisersbut also significant in how they narrate the central character of this history, the God of Israel.

In this volume, Jeremias suggests that the book of Amos was produced through various stages over time.

This book, the second of two volumes, offers a comprehensive history of Israelite religion.

This book, the first of two volumes, offers a comprehensive history of Israelite religion.

This volume in the Old Testament Library series focuses on the book of Leviticus.

This volume, a part of the Old Testament Library series, explores the books of I and II Chronicles.

This volume, a part of the Old Testament Library, explores chapters 13-39 of Isaiah.

This volume, a part of the Old Testament Library, explores the first twelve chapters of Isaiah.

In this examination of Numbers, Martin Noth explores the community of the twelve tribes, the organization of the Levites, various divine ordinances, and other important themes in the book of Numbers.

This volume, a part of the Old Testament Library series, explores the books of I and II Samuel.

This volume, a part of the New Testament Library series, surveys the scholarly work that has been done concerning the book of John.

The first New Testament Library volume to focus on a Gospel, this commentary offers a careful reading of the book of Mark.

This volume of the New Testament Library offers a thorough and careful commentary on the complicated book of Hebrews, showing its meaning within the context of ancient culture and the theological development of the early church.

In this new volume in the Belief series, Amy Plantinga Pauw reveals how the biblical books of Proverbs and Ecclesiastes, while often overlooked, are surprisingly relevant for Christian faith today.

One of the most beloved books of the New Testament, the Gospel of Matthew speaks with eloquence and power.

Westminster John Knox Press is pleased to present the seventeen-volume Old Testament for Everyone series.

Feasting on the Gospels follows up on the success of the Feasting on the Word series with all new material on the most prominent and preached-on New Testament books, the four Gospels.

The Sacred Economy of Ancient Israel offers a new reconstruction of the economic context of the Bible and of ancient Israel.

This is the third edition of Shaye J.

The Bible includes any number of a tyrannical textsa , that have proved to be profoundly oppressive in the lives of many people.

This commentary, a part of the Old Testament Library Series, focuses on the book of Psalms.

The book of Daniel is a literary rich and complex story known for its apocalyptic style.

Westminster John Knox Press is pleased to present the seventeen-volume Old Testament for Everyone series.

Building on the foundation of the popular volumes The Bible from Scratch: The Old Testament for Beginners and The New Testament for Beginners, Donald Griggs and Paul Walaskay offer a new study on the book of Acts.

In this latest volume in the Belief series, Daniel L.

In this work, a part of the Old Testament Library series, Horst Preuss provides a comprehensive analysis of the theology of the Old Testament.

This much-needed commentary provides an authoritative guide to a better understanding of the often-neglected book of Micah.

In this accessible volume, Adele Berlin explicates the five poems of Lamentations and builds a convincing case for Lamentations' immense power to address violence and grief.