Bernard M. Levinson

An Introduction to Biblical Law

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“It is hard to imagine a clearer or more accessible introduction to biblical law. This is the product of a mature voice that offers a significant bridge between careful scholarship and theologically engaged readers. An impressive achievement.”

The Old Testament

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“I am glad to see Fortress publish this translation of Konrad Schmid's valuable The Old Testament: A Literary History. Schmid reads widely, organizes the entire corpus of Israelite literature into a sequence of historical periods, is informed by the most recent research in both German and English, and is concerned to make the biblical text more accessible in its development: a valuable and well-written resource.”

The Poetic Priestly Source

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“The Priestly source of the Pentateuch has long been seen as static, fossilized 'law,' with scant literary or spiritual merit. Some Reader’s Digest-type Bibles have even omitted major portions of it as uninteresting. The past several decades have, thankfully, completely changed this approach, rediscovering the literary and religious creativity of the Priestly authors. Jason Gaines in this valuable study continues that renaissance, with careful analysis and close readings of a series of key texts.”