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BIBLICAL STUDIES An Introduction to the Bible Sacred Texts and Imperial Contexts David M. Carr & Colleen M. Conway Union Theological Seminary, New York, USA; Seton Hall University, USA “Students will find this book intellectually engaging and a pleasure to read. Instructors will be pleased to have a creative textbook as a partner in their teaching.” Richard S. Ascough, Queen’s University An Introduction to the Bible explores the emergence and development of the Bible, placing it in the broader context of world history. It particularly focuses on the role of a number of empires in the formation of the Biblical canon. • Explores the historical role the Bible has played in subsequent empires, and its enduring influence in the contemporary world • Explores topics including: the formation of the Pentateuch; the development of the earliest Old Testament stories; the historical study of the Gospel traditions surrounding Jesus; the influence of Roman rule in the provinces where Paul spent much of his ministry; and the interpretation of the Biblical texts and their use by different faith communities • Incorporates student-friendly features throughout, including study questions, review sections, bibliographies, timelines, and photos, as well as an accompanying website: www.wiley.com/go/carr 408 pages • April 2010 978-1-4051-6738-3 • HB • £65.00 / €82.90 / US$99.95 / AUD$120.00 978-1-4051-6737-6 • PB • £24.99 / €32.90 / US$59.95 / AUD$49.95 An Introduction to the Old Testament Sacred Texts and Imperial Contexts of the Hebrew Bible David M. Carr Union Theological Seminary, New York, USA “An innovative approach to the Hebrew Bible ... A very readable introduction and a model of judicious synthesis.” Mark S. Smith, New York University This comprehensive, introductory textbook is unique in exploring the emergence of the Hebrew Bible in the broader context of world history. It particularly focuses on the influence of pre-Roman empires, empowering students with a richer understanding of Old Testament historiography. • Provides a historical context for students learning about the development and changing interpretations of biblical texts • Examines how these early stories were variously shaped by interaction with the Mesopotamian and Egyptian, Assyrian, Babylonian, Persian, and Hellenistic empires Key TEXTBOOK Key TEXTBOOK • Incorporates recent research on the formation of the Pentateuch • Reveals how key biblical texts came to be interpreted by Jewish, Christian, and Muslim faiths • Includes student-friendly features, such as study questions, review sections, bibliographies, timelines, and photos, as well as an accompanying website: www.wiley.com/go/carr 296 pages • April 2010 978-1-4051-8468-7 • HB • £50.00 / €64.90 / US$89.99 / AUD$110.00 978-1-4051-8467-0 • PB • £19.99 / €24.90 / US$39.95 / AUD$39.95 Opening the Old Testament Katharine Dell University of Cambridge, UK “This is a very successful attempt to ‘open’ the Old Testament for the reader with no specialist knowledge. By concentrating on selected passages in detail, Katharine Dell introduces the major themes and genres of the Bible in an accessible way, and then provides the background information needed to understand the bigger picture. An invaluable guide for anyone puzzled or intrigued by the Old Testament.” John Barton, University of Oxford 240 pages • 2008 978-1-4051-2500-0 • HB • £55.00 / €71.90 / US$89.95 / AUD$110.00 978-1-4051-2501-7 • PB • £19.99 / €25.90 / US$40.95 / AUD$39.95 Exploring Postcolonial Biblical Criticism History, Method, Practice R. S. Sugirtharajah University of Birmingham, UK New Exploring Postcolonial Biblical Criticism: History, Method, Practice offers a concise and multifaceted overview of the origins, development, and application of postcolonial criticism to biblical studies. • Offers a concise and accessible introduction to postcolonial biblical studies • Provides a comprehensive overview of postcolonial studies by one of the field’s most prominent figures • Explains one of the most innovative and important developments in modern biblical studies • Accessible enough to appeal to general readers interested in religion 208 pages • April 2011 978-1-4051-5856-5 • HB • £50.00 / €71.90 / US$84.95 / AUD$110.00 978-1-4051-5857-2 • PB • £19.99 / €23.90 / US$34.95 / AUD$37.95 LOOKING FOR A BOOK FOR A COURSE YOU TEACH? Paperback books marked with a symbol are available on examination to teachers of eligible courses. For further details, visit the relevant book page at www.wiley.com, or send your request and course details to raherbert@wiley.com. 6 Religion 2011.indd 6 1/6/11 4:11:17 PM
Paul A Brief History Robert Paul Seesengood Albright College, USA “This outstanding and accessible book is a welcome and timely contribution… A rich addition to the study of Paul through the ages and paradigm for how to think about such matters.” Jerry L. Sumney, Lexington Theological Seminary Tracing the life and influence of one of Christianity’s most important figures throughout the major periods of its history, this book explores the changing interpretations of Paul and his work, and in doing so throws new light on his writings and on religious history. This insightful, brief history offers a unique approach to the subject, distilling the many interpretations of Paul and his impact on Christianity. It also includes a glossary of key people, places and terms in the Pauline letters, making it a vital resource for anyone studying the life and letters of Paul and the New Testament. Series: Blackwell Brief Histories of Religion 264 pages • January 2010 978-1-4051-7891-4 • HB • £50.00 / €64.90 / US$84.95 / AUD$99.95 978-1-4051-7890-7 • PB • £16.99 / €22.90 / US$29.95 / AUD$34.95 Jesus A Brief History W. Barnes Tatum Greensboro College, USA “A remarkable book. Tatum has taken on the daunting task of sailing the Christological currents from the backwaters of first century Nazareth to the cultural tsunamis of twenty-first century globalization. “ Arthur J. Dewey, Xavier University Jesus: A Brief History reveals how Jesus and his story have been received over the past two millennia through art, literature, and culture, as well as theology. Two questions about Jesus which recur throughout the book are: Who was he? and What did he do? But this engaging study also shows the importance of asking Whose was he? in fully understanding Jesus’ life and legacy. In tracing the reception history of Jesus and his story over two thousand years, W. Barnes Tatum draws on a fascinating range of materials, from ancient texts, creeds, and theological treatises, to the visual and dramatic arts, including The DaVinci Code and The Passion of the Christ. Series: Blackwell Brief Histories of Religion 288 pages • 2009 978-1-4051-7019-2 • HB • £55.00 / €71.90 / US$94.95 / AUD$110.00 978-1-4051-7018-5 • PB • £16.99 / €21.90 / US$29.95 / AUD$34.95 The Apocalypse A Brief History Martha Himmelfarb Princeton University, USA “Written in an accessible style and uncluttered by detail, this is an excellent example of a scholar making available to a wide audience the fruits of her considerable academic labours in a field that has significant contemporary relevance.” Kenneth Newport, Liverpool Hope University The Apocalypse: A Brief History traces the tradition of apocalyptic writing through the Middle Ages, when Jews and Christians continued to record apocalypses and developed related forms of literature. It concludes with a look at the modern era, a time when the production of apocalypses may have ended, yet movements with intense expectations of the world’s imminent demise continue unabated. Accessible and enlightening, this brief history provides readers with insights into the fascinating historical genre of apocalyptic literature, showing how the apocalypse encompasses far more than popular views of the last judgment and violent end of the world might suggest. Series: Blackwell Brief Histories of Religion 192 pages • January 2010 978-1-4051-1346-5 • HB • £50.00 / €64.90 / US$84.95 / AUD$99.95 978-1-4051-1347-2 • PB • £17.99 / €22.90 / US$29.95 / AUD$37.95 The Book You Want. When You Want It. Wherever You Are. Founded on the latest technology and designed with extensive input from the global scholarly community, Wiley Online Library gives you access to thousands of books, journals articles, reference works, and databases in a new, flexible, and easy-to-use research environment. • Get immediate access to the book you need • Save articles, publications and searches to your profile • Read and print PDF files of book chapters and journal articles when and where you want BIBLICAL STUDIES wileyonlinelibrary.com 22093 SSH - GG - Subject Cat WOL Ads.indd 11 12/15/10 7:12 PM 7 Religion 2011.indd 7 1/6/11 4:11:19 PM
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