Matthew Goff

An Introduction to Early Judaism

World Religions

“VanderKam’s Introduction to Early Judaism is a standard in the field—a wide-ranging, popular, informative, and accessible volume. A newly revised and expanded edition of it is a welcome addition, for students and teachers alike.”

Apocalypticism as a Worldview in Ancient Judaism

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Apocalyptic literature is characterized by the disclosure of knowledge from a revered sage. The present book testifies to this phenomenon. Collins is a scholar with unparalleled apocalyptic expertise. He articulates clearly and cogently the authoritative understanding of apocalypticism, which he played a leading role in developing in the 1970s and ’80s, and updates it in relation to contemporary scholarship. This book is essential reading for scholars and students interested in ancient Jewish apocalypticism.”

Jewish Paideia

World Religions

“Read this book. It teaches that paying attention to ancient Jewish discourses about education is a way to discern how texts articulate Jewish ethics, culture, and identity. This is an important insight, and the book is a rich and erudite volume. Reading it can be formative for your own paideia.”

The Myth of Rebellious Angels

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Each new publication by Loren Stuckenbruck is a boon to the field. The essays in this volume are no exception. They expertly guide the reader through a number of difficult and important issues and texts. Reading through these essays will be of great benefit, whether one is a beginning student or an advanced scholar.”

The Watchers in Jewish and Christian Traditions

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Scholars and students alike can learn much from The Watchers in Jewish and Christian Traditions. Written by leading scholars, the articles in this book comprise a rich introduction to a fascinating subject—the tradition, based on Genesis 6, that angels descended to the earth and had sex with women, who gave birth to violent giants. This volume provides a cogent and engaging survey of the current state of scholarship on the watchers myth, as interpreted and retold throughout the centuries in ancient Judaism and Christianity.”

The Wisdom of Sirach

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Wilson’s study is a welcome publication on the book of Sirach/Ben Sira. It is clear, insightful, and richly informed by both relevant ancient literature and contemporary scholarship. The volume is a valuable and perceptive vade mecum that will expertly guide readers, students, and lay readers alike chapter by chapter as they work through the complex, engaging, and at times controversial book of Ben Sira.”