Jeremy M. Hutton

Hidden Riches

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“In Hidden Riches , Christopher B. Hays provides an erudite yet accessible treatment of many ancient Near Eastern texts, examining each in relation to comparable biblical texts. But far from exhibiting the ‘parallelomania’ of yesteryear, Hays’s comments take a balanced and well-studied approach, serving to introduce readers to important interpretive issues surrounding these texts in contemporary critical scholarship. The author’s astute questions for discussion and suggestions for further reading lead both introductory and more advanced students into the broader world of thought in which the Bible took shape, filling a long-standing lacuna in classroom-oriented textbooks.”

The Historical Writings

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“In this ambitious volume, Leuchter and Lamb offer a sophisticated introduction to ancient Israel’s historical self-presentation. These well-established scholars provide useful and lively discussions of Joshua–Kings, Ezra–Nehemiah, and Chronicles, exploring the composition, literary structure and themes, and socio-historical setting of each book. Self-aware thematic and historical summaries are paired with insightful literary commentaries, guiding readers through the text’s dominant concerns and constituent units. This volume promises to usher a generation of students through the most pressing questions in academic study of the Bible’s historical literature in an approachable, accessible format.”

What Did the Ancient Israelites Eat?

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“This book offers a veritable cornucopia of information to its readers. It is well researched, broadly synthetic, and distills a vast array of data competently and concisely for the non-specialist while maintaining the rigor and thoroughness characteristic of a professional. It is a pleasure to read, and a joy to recommend.”