The new edition of this essay collection, written by a wide spectrum of theologians, aims to reflect the advances made in the study of new sociological and political approaches to the Bible. The editors' introduction surveys and summarizes developments and current socio-political interpretations
Along with an overview of the Hebrew Bible, including introductions to each book, Gottwald provides social analysis of ancient Israel and how these books fit into that society. His acute treatment of literary genres, social conflicts, and contemporary scholarship makes this an indispensable textbook and reference work.The volume contains many charts, study questions, and other aids, now enhance…