Richard J. Clifford

Introduction to the Hebrew Bible: Stand-alone CD-ROM

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“''Drawing on years of teaching in seminary and university, and of addressing Christian and Jewish popular audiences, Collins has produced a clear, concise, and up-to-date introduction to the Old Testament including the Deuterocanonical books. Wisely following the canonical order of books (slightly adapted), he describes each book's contents, critical issues, and religious meaning. Collins situates each biblical book squarely in its historical setting, and deals honestly with the problems as well as well as the bounty of the Bible. A special bonus is his masterful coverage of the often-slighted Second Temple literature. Its seriousness, detail, and sophistication set this textbook apart and make it an excellent resource for college and seminary courses, and for pastors and educated laity.''”

Proverbs

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Proverbs is a fascinating book, and its instructions and aphorisms virtually compel readers to respond and interpret. Tremper Longman is a good reader and has given us a learned and vigorously argued commentary. I like the way he cites comparative material from the ancient Near East, interacts with fellow scholars, and moves creatively within the conservative tradition.”

The Book of Proverbs, Chapters 1-15

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Here is Bruce Waltke's long-awaited full-scale commentary on Proverbs, a biblical book that has generated an unusual amount of interest in recent years. . . Waltke's learned and wide-ranging commentary reminds us why his judgments are valued and taken seriously by lay readers and scholars alike: his work displays a mastery of Biblical Hebrew, a deep knowledge of ancient Near Eastern literature, a serious interchange with others, and an admirable devotion to Proverbs as the word of God to the church.”

The Memoirs of God

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Remarkable for his range of his interests, erudition, and mastery of detail, Mark S. Smith here makes available to non-specialists new thinking on two key issues in biblical interpretation. The two issues are collective memory and monotheism. Smith skillfully shows how profoundly they affect the meaning of divinity in the Bible, the concept of history, and the formation of Israel's concept of God. On the way, the reader is constantly brought up to date on a wide variety of biblical topics. Highly recommended.”

The Social World of the Sages

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“The Social World of the Sages is just what its title implies—a sophisticated, up to date, and accessible introduction to the sages and their wisdom books. Professor Sneed makes use of the latest scholarship on a variety of topics and does not hesitate to subject received opinions to intelligent critiques. A refreshing contribution to the subject.”