David L. Petersen

Exodus

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“With this noteworthy volume, Sweeney inaugurates the new Contextual Critical Commentary. Arguing that the narratives in Exodus derive from traditions of northern Israel, the author presents an innovative perspective: that the book is ‘a typical Ancient Near Eastern creation narrative.’ In addition, Sweeney cites numerous examples from the reception history of Exodus: in later biblical texts, Jewish and Christian traditions, and appropriations by artists. A rich resource for understanding the book of Exodus.”

God the Creator

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Stephen Tuell provides an innovative and comprehensive analysis of both Old and New Testament texts that involve God’s creative activity. Deriving from his work as both teacher and scholar, he not only offers careful interpretations of biblical and other literature but also examines their theological and ethical implications. His treatment of the Edenic motif and its implications for contemporary understandings of land is particularly relevant. A rich, wide-ranging, and welcome resource for students, laity, and pastors.”

Micah

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Wolff's suggestions about the growth of the Micah collection are particularly valuable. A definitive volume.”

Prophecy and Society in Ancient Israel

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Competent histories of Israelite prophecy are rare enough; histories which tackle responsibly the social realia of the phenomena under discussion are rarer still. Wilson's book is just such a doubly rare, and excellent contribution; one which replaces earlier, and hitherto standard, tomes.”

The Book of Zechariah

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“A major and comprehensive commentary on Zechariah. It is replete with a fresh translation, detailed philological and text-critical notes, and commentary using a variety of critical perspectives, with particular attention to intertextual issues. . . . Anyone interested in the book of Zechariah will need to consult this volume.”

The Genesis of Good and Evil

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Smith has written a valuable book, providing detailed analysis of biblical (especially Genesis 3–4; 6) and relevant ancient Near Eastern literature, an exploration of broad theological issues such as the nature of humanity in Genesis and ‘the mystery of God,’ and an overview of the ways ‘original sin’ has been understood by Christian theologians. Smith concludes that it is better to speak of the ‘fallout’ of what happens in Genesis 3 rather than the ‘Fall.’ This is a volume that will prove useful to the general reader and the specialist alike.”