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Tyndale's Testament
edited by P. Arblaster, G. Juhasz and G. Latre
In the era of the early Reformation many influential texts were printed in Antwerp. Not the least of these were the biblical translations of William Tyndale (c. 1494-1536). Despite the relative tolerance of Antwerp's magistrates, which made such publications possible, Tyndale was seized by officers of Charles V and was eventually executed as a heretic in the little town of Vilvoorde, just north of Brussels. TyndaleÆs translations of the New ...
Hardback. Price GB £35.00
Women and Goddess Traditions: Studies in Antiquity & Christianity
by Karen L King
Goddess religion was widespread in the ancient Mediterranean and Near East. It is also reflected in many biblical texts. With skill and insight, the fields finest scholars discuss such questions as: What is the relationship between goddesses, their appearances in myth and ritual, and the social roles and practices of women? How can such religious manifestations be understood. Includes papers by Amy Richlin, Susan Hollis and Susan Ackerman.400p ...
Paperback. Price GB £30.00
Sinuhe, the Bible, and the Patriarchs
by Miroslav Bárta
The legendary figure of Sinuhe, an Egyptian administrator who fled Egypt upon the assassination of the king later to return without reprisals, is preserved in the Tales of Sinhue found on a number of papyri and ostraca. This study not only includes a translation of the Tale, with commentary, but goes further to explore the historical and political context in which it was written in Middle Kingdom Egypt. Arguing that there is no evidence to ...
Paperback. Price GB £25.00
Bible and the Ancient Near East
Roberts, J J M
Twenty-seven previously published essays by J J M Roberts which reflect a lifetime of research into ancient texts, particularly those of Mesopotamia and Palestine, are presented here along with a preface by Patrick D Miller. Whilst some of the papers discuss the wider issues of the link between the Bible and other contemporary ancient textual material, others focus on specific texts, or seek to answer particular questions. Grounded in sound ...
Hardback. Price GB £39.95
Complete World of the Dead Sea Scrolls
Davies, Philip R.
Discovered in 1947 in the Judaean Desert, the Dead Sea Scrolls have stimulated a huge amount of discussion and debate among scholars concerning the origins of Judaism and early Christianity. Although they have been published in `dribs and drabs' over the years, this is the first, fully illustrated, lucid and informative survey of the entire series of scrolls found to date. Outlining the historical and religious background of the scrolls, the ...
Paperback. Price GB £14.95
Hardback. Price GB £24.95
The Ways of a King: Legal and Political Ideas in the Bible
by Geoffrey P. Miller
Geoffrey P. Miller argues that the narratives from Genesis to Second Kings present a sophisticated argument for political obligation and for limited monarchy as the best form of government. The Hebrew Bible, in this sense, can be considered as one of the ...
Hardback. Not yet published - advance orders taken. Price GB £79.00
The Dead Sea Scrolls: A Very Short Introduction
by Timothy H. Lim
Since their accidental discovery in 1947, the Dead Sea Scrolls have been hailed as the greatest manuscript discovery ever made. Amidst the conspiracies, politics, and sensational claims, however, it can be difficult to separate myth from reality. In this ...
Paperback. Price GB £6.99
Saul in Story and Tradition
edited by Carl S. Ehrlich in Cooperation with Marsha C. White
This book includes essays detailing Saul's place within the biblical narrative and its constituent parts. In addition, a number of essays look at more specific themes and passages within the Saul cycle including one on settlement patterns and state ...
Hardback. Price GB £65.00
Debating Qumran
by Jodi Magness
This volume gathers together eight previously papers by Jodi Magnes, all of which have been completely revised to take account of recent developments in Qumran archaeology and research into the Dead Sea Scrolls. The heavily annotated papers consider such ...
Paperback. Price GB £55.00
A Guide to Biblical Sites in Greece and Turkey
by Clyde E Fant and Mitchell G Reddish
426p, 152 figs. (Oxford UP 2003)
Paperback. Price GB £14.99
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