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Synopsis
This two-volume work in biblical studies is a commemorative presentation to Simon John DeVries, noted Old Testament Scholar. Volume one offers a series of essays on issues in Hebrew bible studies. The topics addressed include the nature of Yahweh as God of Israel, a reexamination of the Exodus tradition, the Priestly code and practices, prophets and revelation, biblical poetry, issues in biblical linguistics, dramatic narrative in Hebrew Bible tradition and Yahweh's deliverance as redemption in Israel. Volume two encompasses the worldviews of the Bible for Jews and Christians, the Holiness of God, Psalms in LXX, similarities in ancient Near Eastern narrative and Hebrew Bible, the Bible in the cultural settings of ancient Rome, Middle Ages, Oriental theologies, and contemporary cultural imperatives, and the function of biblical metaphors.
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About the Author
J. Harold Ellens, Rolf P. Knierim, Deborah L. Ellens and Isaac Kalimi are all distinguished scholars in their field.
Review
Book mention in International Review of Biblical Studies, Vol 51: 2004/05
Review on Brian R. McCarthy's Essay, 'The Charaacterization of Yhwh, the God of Israel, in Exodus 1-15', International Review of Biblical Studies, Vol 51: 2004/05
Essay by John Williams Wevers, 'Two Reflections on the Greek Exodus' reviewed
in International Review of Biblical Studies, Vol 51: 2004/05
Review covering ~ Deborah L. Ellens, 'Numbers 5:11-31: Valuing Male Suspicion' and Won. W Lee, Balak 'The Forgotten Character Numbers 22-24' ~International Review of Biblical Studies, Vol 51: 2004/05
Review covering Robert L. Hubbard Jr., 'Old What's-His-Name': Why the King in 1 Kings 22 has no Name', ~ International Review of Biblical Studies, Vol 51: 2004/05
Comments on:
Isaac Kalimi, 'The Date of the Book of Chronicles', Simon J. De Vries, 'The Interface between Prophecy as Narrative and Prophecy as Proclamation', John D.W. Watts ' Two Studies in Isaiah', Hyun Chul Paul Kim, 'The Song of Moses in Isaiah 40-55', W. Eugene March, 'Guess who is coming to dinner! Jeremiah 29.1-9 as an invitation to Radical Social Change' ~ International Review of Biblical Studies, Vol 51: 2004/05
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God's Word for Our World: Biblical Studies in Honor of Simon John De Vries (Journal for the Study of the Old Testament Supplement)
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God's Word for Our World [2 Volume Set]: Biblical Studies in Honor of Simon John De Vries: Volume 1 and Volume 2
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Hardcover. Condition: VERY GOOD. Complete in two volumes. 8vo, green simulated cloth with gilt stamped lettering. Ex-library with external labels removed; exceedingly clean and sharp with sound binding and no evidence of use. Shipped professionally in a box. 'This two-volume work in biblical studies is a commemorative presentation to Simon John DeVries, noted Old Testament Scholar. Volume one offers a series of essays on issues in Hebrew bible studies. The topics addressed include the nature of Yahweh as God of Israel, a reexamination of the Exodus tradition, the Priestly code and practices, prophets and revelation, biblical poetry, issues in biblical linguistics, dramatic narrative in Hebrew Bible tradition and Yahweh's deliverance as redemption in Israel. Volume two encompasses the worldviews of the Bible for Jews and Christians, the Holiness of God, Psalms in LXX, similarities in ancient Near Eastern narrative and Hebrew Bible, the Bible in the cultural settings of ancient Rome, Middle Ages, Oriental theologies, and contemporary cultural imperatives, and the function of biblical metaphors.' (Publisher's blurb). Seller Inventory # 512717