One of the first systematic and critical reconstructions of the history of the social class of aliens in ancient society, this study develops new insights gaine

This international collection of twenty-one essays examines the construction of ethnic identities both within the Bible itself and in biblical interpretation. T

Exploring the major themes and issues of the Pentateuch, this encyclopedic work offers authoritative overviews, detailed examinations and new insights from the

Matthew Thiessen offers a nuanced and wide-ranging study of the nature of Jewish thought on Jewishness, circumcision, and conversion. Examining texts from the H

Dale Patrick examines the first five books of the Bible--the Pentateuch--the Law. He provides an effective method for studying and understanding this vital part