History, Politics and the Bible from the Iron Age to the Media Age

As biblical studies becomes increasingly fragmented, this collection of essays brings together a number of leading scholars in order to show how historical reconstruction, philology, metacriticism, and reception history can be part of a collective vision for the future of the field. This collection of essays focuses more specifically on critical questions surrounding the construction of ancient Israel(s), ''minimalism'', the ongoing significance of lexicography, the development of early Judaism, orientalism, and the use of the Bible in contemporary political discourses. Contributors include John van Seters, Niels Peter Lemche, Ingrid Hjelm, and Philip R. Davies.>

About the author

James G. Crossley is Professor of Bible at St. Mary's University Twickenham, UK. His most recent publications include Harnessing Chaos, published in paperback by Bloomsbury T&T Clark in 2016.Jim West teaches Biblical studies and Reformation History at Ming Hua Theological College, Hong Kong.

Product details

• Authors: James G Crossley, James G. Crossley, James G. (Professor of Bible Crossley, James G. West Crossley, Jim West
• Assisted by: Dr. James G. (Professor of Bible Crossley (Editor), James G. Crossley (Editor), James G. (Professor of Bible Crossley (Editor), Andrew Mein (Editor), Jim West (Editor), Jim (Ming Hua Theological College West (Editor), West Jim (Editor)
• Publisher: T. & T. Clark Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2016
• EAN: 9780567670595
• ISBN: 978-0-567-67059-5
• No. of pages: 192
• Series: The Library of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament Studies; Criminal Practice Series; The Library of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament Studies
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; RELIGION / Christianity / General, RELIGION / Biblical Studies / General, Christianity, Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts, Biblical exegesis & hermeneutics