Naomi Steinberg

Gender and Difference in Ancient Israel

“Freed from contemporary theological categories that have been informed by ideological and psychological issues, but ever mindful of the social location of gender analysis, these essays provide fresh and exciting looks at otherwise unfamiliar texts. They jar our minds and our biases.... This book is a valuable contribution to gender-oriented biblical scholarship. Its content is accessible to both the scholarly and the less technically trained reader. All will be well served by this important collection of essays.”

Give Me Children or I Shall Die

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“A valuable addition to the growing body of research linking biblical scholarship with the new sociology of childhood. Koepf-Taylor aptly demonstrates that the texts of the Hebrew Bible reflect ancient Israel’s concerns with the economic value of its children as the key to community survival. Of particular interest is the author's analysis of the trope of (in)fertility in the biblical texts as a reflection of the economic worth of children and childhood in the Israelite family of the past. She successfully separates the study of the economic worth of children in the biblical past from the emotional value placed on children today.”

The Pentateuch

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“This volume integrates the multidimensional study of the Pentateuch into one very readable textbook that will quickly become the most up-to-date and thorough introduction on the market today. It is well written, and will serve as a valuable resource for students for many years to come. It provides clear discussion of contemporary issues relevant to Pentateuchal studies. Thomas B. Dozeman’s textbook does a service to faculty and students alike for bringing together in one place the many facets that contribute to scholarly understanding of the Pentateuch. In an era of inflated book costs, the price of the book is another feature that will make it attractive to students of the Torah/Pentateuch.”