Brennan W. Breed claims that biblical interpretation should focus on the shifting capacities of the text, viewing it as a dynamic process rather than a static product. Rather than seeking to determine
Yitzhak Berger advances a distinctive and markedly original interpretation of the biblical book of Jonah that resolves many of the ambiguities in the text. Berger contends that the Jonah text pulls fr
This reading of 2 Samuel continues the analysis of the books of Samuel begun in Samuel and the Deuteronomist. The figure of David drawn in 2 Samuel both dominates the story and provides a major challe
"This... is a brilliant work." —Choice"[Sternberg] has written a very important book, both for his comprehensiveness and for the clearly-avowed faith stance from which he understands and interprets th
"[Polzin’s] book... will profoundly affect biblical scholarship for at least a generation." —Frank Kermode"[A] suggestive and rich book, written in a clear and witty style." —Marc Z. Brettler, The Jou
Simon (Bible studies, Bar-Ilan U., Israel) provides literary readings and rhetorical criticism of seven biblical stories of impressive feats performed by prophets whose humanity is emphasized by the d
"... an important contribution to current literary concerns with the ideologies of texts... " —Society of Old Testament Study Book List"... she points the way into as yet little-explore
