The Face of Old Testament Studies
A Survey of Contemporary Approaches
Edited by
David W. Baker
and Bill T. Arnold
APOLLOS
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© 1999 by David W. Baker and Bill T. Arnold
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The Library of Congress has cataloged the hardcover edition as follows:
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
The face of Old Testament studies: a survey of contemporary approaches / edited by David W. Baker and Bill T. Arnold.
p. cm.
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
ISBN 0-8010-2215-0 (cloth)
1. Bible. O.T.—Criticism, interpretation, etc.—History—20th century. 2. Bible. O.T.—Study and teaching. I. Baker, David W. (David Weston), 1950–. II. Arnold, Bill T.
BS1193.F33 1999
221.6ʹ09ʹ045—dc21
99-37516
British Library Cataloguing-in-Publication Data
A catalogue record of the hardcover edition is available from the British Library.
ISBN 0-85111-774-0
1. The Text of the Old Testament
Al Wolters
2. Epigraphic Light on the Old Testament
Mark W. Chavalas and Edwin C. Hostetter
3. Archaeological Light on the Old Testament
Mark W. Chavalas and Murray R. Adamthwaite
4. Literary Approaches to Old Testament Study
Tremper Longman III
5. Pondering the Pentateuch: The Search for a New Paradigm
Gordon J. Wenham
6. Historiography of the Old Testament
V. Philips Long
7. Early Israel in Recent Biblical Scholarship
K. Lawson Younger Jr.
8. The Historical Study of the Monarchy: Developments and Detours
Gary N. Knoppers
9. Exile and After: Historical Study
H. G. M. Williamson
10. Israelite Prophets and Prophecy
David W. Baker
Bruce K. Waltke and David Diewert
12. Recent Trends in Psalms Study
David M. Howard Jr.
13. Recent Studies in Old Testament Apocalyptic
John N. Oswalt
14. Religion in Ancient Israel
Bill T. Arnold
15. Opening Windows onto Biblical Worlds: Applying the Social Sciences to Hebrew Scripture
Charles E. Carter
16. Theology of the Old Testament
R. W. L. Moberly
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About The Face of Old Testament Studies: A Survey of Contemporary ApproachesThe developments in Old Testament studies during the past 25 years have created a mountain of scholarly data that challenges even the best-read researcher. From textual criticism to literary approaches, from historiography to social science, each discipline possesses unique patterns of development, scholarly personalities, and methodologies. The Face of Old Testament Studies tackles the challenge of organizing this wealth of data through a collection of essays on 16 major areas of contemporary Old Testament research. Each contributor traces recent developments in his field of expertise, delineating new directions and crucial methodologies that have emerged in the mainstream academy. One distinctive of this compilation is that it also pays attention to conservative scholars who have made contributions of significance that have been recognized beyond their own camp. This reference work affords professors and students an overview of the salient issues and current approaches to Old Testament research. Suitable as a textbook for Old Testament introduction, Hebrew exegesis, and Old Testament theology courses, it will also be helpful for non-specialists who desire to keep up with developments in Old Testament studies. |
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