John W. Olley

Text and Paratext

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“When we read the Bible we are generally not conscious of how we are influenced by features other than the text itself. Greg Goswell over many years has researched with much detail matters such as the order of the books of the Bible, the titles they are given, and the divisions into verses, paragraphs, and chapters―the paratextual elements. The breadth and depth of his careful research covering centuries of the Bible and its readership, both Jewish and Christian, makes him the right person to write this most helpful work. At last there is one book that brings the details together so clearly, respecting diverse understandings, along with questions encouraging further exploration.”