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The scholarly study of the Old Testament is now marked by a rich diversity of approaches and concerns. In the last two decades, an interest in the text and the implications for its interpretation is no longer the preserve of a single scholarly community, while the reconstruction of the history of the people from whom it derived has been transformed by new methods. This new book published under the auspices of the Society for Old Testament Study reflects these new approaches and developments, and has a particular concentration on literary and historical study. Thus, it not only clearly recognizes the diversity now inherent in 'Old Testament study', but also welcomes the integration into its field of the wide range of approaches available in current literary and historical investigation. The study of the biblical text and how it is received and interpreted by its various readerships has a certain logical priority over the study of its historical background and authorship. Yet an ongoing investigation of issues relating to the latter cannot await definitive conclusions on the former. So, essays on the text and its reception discuss primary issues which arise in Old Testament study, while those on background and authorship reflect the continued vitality of, and the fresh perspective possible in, more traditional scholarly concerns.

Table of Contents:
R. P. Carroll: The Reader and the Text P. S. Alexander: The Bible in Qumran and Early Judaism M. G. Brett: Canonical Criticism and Old Testament Theology J. Cheryl Exum: Feminist Study of the Old Testament J. W. Rogerson: Old Testament Ethics S. Talmon: Textual Criticism: The Ancient Versions J. A. Emerton: The Hebrew Language J. Barton: Canons of the Old Testament D. M. Gunn: Hebrew Narrative W. G. E. Watson: Hebrew Poetry O. Kaiser: The Pentateuch and the Deuteronomistic History J. Blenkinsopp: Prophecy and the Prophetic Books K. Dell: Wisdom in Israel K. W. Whitelam: The History of Israel: foundations of Israel L. L. Grabbe: The History of Israel: The Persian and Hellenistic Periods J. Day: The Religion of Israel

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`This splendidly produced and edited volume will be of great service. For those already working in biblical studies, it will challenge them in their own area, and inform them about other areas. For those who have been away from biblical studies for some years, or are beginning postgraduate study, this volume is an excellent first step to read oneself into the discipline.' Reviews in Religion & Theology `Diversity and turmoil characterise OT study nowadays; so this edition of the Society's survey is specially welcome. The editor has worked hard to be even-handed in providing a volume that judiciously covers the field.' John Goldingay, Church Times `I expect that these essays will lurk behind many an undergraduate essay for a while. They will also aid those who wonder whether there could be anything left to say about the OT, or why things seem to have changed so much since they were at college.' John Goldingay, Church Times, `The volume, coming from the hand of such distinguished scholars, and assiduously edited by an equally distinguished scholar, Andrew Mayes, ensures that the reader receives a thorough and evaluative treatment of the issues that face the researcher and teacher of the Old Testament today. I would especially recommend the book to tutors and teachers who are currently responsible for Old Testament courses, and for postgraduate seminar work.' Matin O'Kane, Scripture Bulletin, Vol. XXXI, No.1 `Each chapter contains a very extensive bibliography on each of the topics. This is indeed very useful.' Martin O'Kane, Scripture Bulletin, Vol. XXXI, No.1


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  • ISBN-13: 9780198263913
  • Publisher: Oxford University Press
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Sub Title: Essays by Members of the Society for Old Testament Study
  • Width: 164 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0198263910
  • Publisher Date: 07 Sep 2000
  • Height: 242 mm
  • No of Pages: 496
  • Spine Width: 31 mm
  • Weight: 854 gr


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