Matthias Henze

Apocalypse, Prophecy, and Pseudepigraphy

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Collins has made Second Temple Judaism accessible like few other scholars, offering an authoritative voice that often determines the course of ideas and scholarship in the field. These essays not only provide a marvelous summary of the field at large but also establish a trajectory for future study. An indispensable volume for the student of early apocalyptic literature.”

Apocalypticism as a Worldview in Ancient Judaism

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Apocalypticism as a Worldview in Ancient Judaism is a magnificent volume, the result of John J. Collins’s five decades of groundbreaking work in this field of study. This is Collins at his best: encyclopedic in his reach, balanced in his evaluations, and accessible in his writing. With great erudition, Collins makes an altogether convincing case for the importance of studying ancient apocalyptic texts and contexts.”

In Search of the Spirit: Selected Works, Volume Two

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Taking the reader on a grand journey through early Jewish writings in search of the Spirit, Jack Levison decisively and once and for all proves all those wrong who have claimed with Hermann Gunkel that ancient Judaism is bereft of the Spirit. A masterful, authoritative, and inspiring treatment of the diverse notions of the Spirit in ancient Judaism. Levison puts the Spirit back to where it belongs, at the center of our reading of ancient Judaism.”

Job

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“This is theological exegesis at its best! Michael Legaspi combines deep theological reflection with a careful reading of one of the Bible’s most difficult books. A must-read commentary for the faithful reader who is curious about the theological complexities of the book of Job.”

Memoirs of an Unfinished Tale

Bible Studies & Devotionals

“"The creative retelling of a biblical book is one of the earliest forms of biblical interpretation. In his delightful retelling of the Acts of the Apostles, Mark Whitters brings this ancient art form back to life again. Whitters is a master storyteller. His book is more than biblical interpretation; it is an effective teaching tool. And, to use one of his favorite expressions, it is a performance.”

Old Testament Pseudepigrapha, vol. 1

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“This new collection of pseudepigrapha is a great accomplishment. Editors Bauckham, Davila, and Panayotov have assembled an impressive team of leading scholars in the field. The list of pseudepigrapha in this volume is astounding, including many little-known treasures. Each text is introduced by an expert, the English translations are elegant and accessible, and the notes are most helpful. . . . An indispensable supplement to the two volumes edited by James Charlesworth of Old Testament pseudepigrapha.”

The Dead Sea Scrolls and the Bible

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“With characteristic ease, erudition, and authority, James VanderKam expertly guides readers through the diffcult terrain of textual criticism and Scrolls controversies. In the end, the reader emerges with a clear and unbiased understanding of the true significance of the Scrolls for the field of biblical studies.”

The Myth of Rebellious Angels

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Stuckenbruck has the rare gift of making cutting-edge scholarship and innovative research accessible to readers through his elegant writing. He is careful in his investigations and innovative in his theses. This volume is a must-read.”