Graham Davies

Surrounded by Bitterness

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“"Hebrew poetry . . . makes extensive use of metaphors in its presentation of the distressing experiences of ancient Israelites. In this important study Philip King provides a rich and satisfying linguistic examination of these metaphors. For this he uses the approach known as cognitive linguistics, which has been particularly fruitful for the study of metaphor. Biblical thought about distress is distinctive but also shares elements which are much more widespread.”

Write That They May Read

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“I welcome the appearance of these new essays, from a strong international team, honoring an eminent scholar who has been variously their teacher, friend, and inspiration. They range widely over the interface between archaeology and biblical interpretation, including the creation and uses of written texts in a world where the spoken word remained powerful. It is a worthy tribute to Professor Millard and a valuable constructive contribution to scholarship, which will also interest a much wider public.”

Writing Up Jeremiah

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Jack Lundbom has been writing groundbreaking studies of Jeremiah since the 1970s, climaxing with his massive Anchor Bible commentary. These essays are the perfect way into his lifetime's work. They display his distinctive approach to the variant texts of Jeremiah, his insights into the scribes who crafted the book, the method of rhetorical criticism he applies so fruitfully in his commentary, and not least some central topics in Jeremiah's teaching.”