Cecilia Wassén
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Richard Bauckham has written an illuminating and engaging study of the enigmatic phrase ‘the Son of Man’ and associated messianic expectations in early Jewish texts. He takes readers on a fascinating journey into the world of early Jewish apocalyptic thought, investigating an impressive range of literature from the Parables of Enoch to rabbinic interpretations of Daniel 7. By clearly explaining his line of argument and fruitfully engaging with other scholars, Bauckham invites his readers to actively engage with his interpretation of the sources, which makes for an enjoyable reading experience.”
Apocalypticism as a Worldview in Ancient Judaism
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“John J. Collins offers a magisterial account of the emergence of the apocalyptic worldview in Second Temple Judaism, reconstructing its diverse conceptual and cultural backgrounds and situating its development within the Hellenistic world. Building on a lifetime of scholarship, this book sets a new benchmark for the study of the development of early Jewish apocalyptic thought.”
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“With his broad expertise in biblical studies, but also in cognitive research and evolutionary biology, Kazen has a perfect background to write a book on same-sex sexuality in antiquity with a special focus on biblical traditions. The result is an insightful and convincing study. No special prior knowledge of biblical texts is required. Instead, the reader is gradually introduced to the historical-critical perspective that is characteristic of modern biblical scholarship. It is clear that a reading of the material from a modern perspective is completely misleading. Instead, one needs to understand ancient values about sex, not only regarding same-sex sexuality but sexual relationships in general. Kazen shows how norms around sex are largely about confirming hierarchies and power structures in relationships between people and in society at large. This is a brilliant book that offers a fascinating read about same-sex sexuality in the ancient world.”
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Matthew Thiessen has written a thought-provoking and in-depth study on the Gospels' depiction of Jesus's work in relation to purity laws. Importantly, he demonstrates that the authors portray Jesus as acting wholly in accordance with Jewish laws. Thiessen's innovative interpretation of the Gospel stories is a welcome addition to the scholarship on purity in the New Testament. This study is sure to generate much discussion and debate.”
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“Jesus and the Law of Moses offers a significant and nuanced contribution to the complex question of the Gospels’ portrayal of Jesus’s teaching on the Law. By carefully situating Jesus’s instruction within the framework of apocalyptic expectations of restoration, Sloan demonstrates that Jesus’s legal teachings and disputes are not rejections of the Law but authoritative interpretations aimed at its full observance in the dawning eschatological age. In doing so, Sloan effectively challenges common scholarly misconceptions.”
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“This masterful collection showcases Sidnie White Crawford’s unparalleled contributions to Dead Sea Scrolls research. With penetrating insight into Qumran archaeology and the presence and portrayal of women in the Scrolls, Crawford combines decades of expertise with clarity and precision. These essays not only deepen our understanding of the Scrolls but also challenge long-standing assumptions. This volume is essential for anyone interested in the Qumran texts and their world.”
Theology
“Archie Wright provides a learned, yet also accessible, examination of the development of the figure of Satan in early Jewish and Christian traditions as well as plausible reasons for this evolution. The result is a fascinating study of a figure who turns out to be remarkably versatile. Biblical scholars and students alike will enjoy reading this fine book.”
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“More than seventy years after the discovery of Cave 1, Sidnie White Crawford has offered a new synthesis of the archaeological and textual finds from Qumran. She writes as one who knows intimately both the archaeology of Qumran and the manuscripts from the caves. By placing the Qumran collection in the wider context of scribes and libraries of the ancient world, this study sheds important new light on the finds. Crawford masterfully details the richness of the library, from its content to the physical features of the manuscripts. At times her investigation reads like a mystery novel that the reader will find hard to put down. Piece by piece, Crawford assembles a compelling case for understanding the settlement at Qumran as a scribal center of the Essenes and the collection of texts as their central library. All future scholarly reconstructions of the Qumran sect will have to reckon with this study. This volume is a must-read for students and scholars of early Judaism alike.”
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