Lester L. Grabbe, University of Hull, UK
Horizons of Ancestral Inheritance
Commentary on the Levi, Qahat, and Amram Qumran Aramaic Traditions Andrew B. Perrin, Athabasca University, Canada In this study of the Aramaic materials at Qumran, Andrew B. Perrin examines the Aramaic Levi Document, Words of Qahat, and Visions of Amram, showing how they exhibit a concentration of priestly concerns and knowledge and exploring new models for evaluating their potential textual or traditional connections. Perrin includes a comprehensive commentary on the conceptual elements, codicological features, and cultural contexts of the materials. He concludes with fresh analysis of the textual composition of these priestly pseudepigrapha, suggesting they are a “constellation” of texts developed within a larger world of scribal-priestly activity and traditions.
Legal Exegesis of Scripture in the Works of Josephus Michael Avioz, Bar-Ilan University, Israel
This is the first major study on Josephus' contribution to the development of the Halakha. It compares Biblical laws to Second Temple sources, drawing conclusions as to Josephus' knowledge of the interpretive traditions. Avioz provides a clear definition of Halakha, offering an explanation of methodology and sources. He then examines the structure and contents of the Pentateuch in Josephus’ writing, making close comparisons between the biblical laws and Josephus' rewriting of them. UK July 2022 • US July 2022 • 192 pages PB 9780567696953 • £28.99 / $39.95 Previously published in HB 9780567681157 ePdf 9780567681164 • £81.00 / $112.65 Series: The Library of Second Temple Studies • T&T Clark
UK July 2022 • US July 2022 • 256 pages HB 9780567705433 • £85.00 / $115.00 ePub 9780567705464 • £76.50 / $105.78 ePdf 9780567705440 • £76.50 / $105.78 Series: The Library of Second Temple Studies • T&T Clark
Arms, Men and Society in Roman Judaea
Guy D. Stiebel, Tel-Aviv University, Israel An in-depth study of Roman weaponry as used in Judaea from the arrival of the Romans circa 63 BCE until the time of the Bar Kochba Revolt (135/136 CE). Stiebel first examines Roman militaria and provides a study of the types of weapon used and how they were produced and stored, and then looks at how the types of weapon marked identity and carried symbolic meaning. He finally outlines how the Romans dealt with the aftermath of conflict, reusing and reshaping the ruins of conquered territories. UK September 2022 • US September 2022 • 224 pages • 10 bw illus HB 9780567691729 • £85.00 / $115.00 ePub 9780567691750 • £76.50 / $105.78 ePdf 9780567691736 • £76.50 / $105.78 T&T Clark
Song of Songs: An Introduction and Study Guide The Bible’s Only Love Poem
J. Cheryl Exum, Sheffield University, UK Cheryl Exum provides a concise survey of the principal questions encountered in Song of Songs scholarship. As the Bible’s only love poem, the Song offers a unique picture of relations between the sexes in biblical times. It takes the discussion beyond the traditional research questions to introduce readers to new and developing areas in Song of Songs research. With suggestions of further reading at the end of each chapter, this guide will be an essential accompaniment to study of the Song of Songs. UK August 2022 • US August 2022 • 128 pages PB 9780567674715 • £17.99 / $24.95 • HB 9780567693754 • £55.00 / $75.00 ePub 9780567674739 • £16.19 / $23.34 ePdf 9780567674722 • £16.19 / $23.34 Series: T&T Clark’s Study Guides to the Old Testament • T&T Clark
The Dawn of Israel
History of the Land of Canaan in the Second Millennium BCE Lester L. Grabbe, University of Hull, UK In this companion volume to his bestselling Ancient Israel: What Do We Know and How Do We Know It?, Lester L. Grabbe provides the background history of the main ancient Near Eastern peoples and empires. These include Babylonia, Assyria, Urartu, Hittites, Amorites, and Egyptians. This volume is a fascinating portrayal of ancient Israel, and this definitive work by one of the world's leading biblical historians will be of interest to all students and scholars of biblical history.
B I B L I C A L S T U D I E S – Early Jewish Writings / Old Testament
The Library of Second Temple Studies
UK September 2022 • US September 2022 • 320 pages PB 9780567663214 • £18.99 / $25.95 • HB 9780567663221 • £60.00 / $80.00 ePub 9780567663245 • £17.09 / $24.72 ePdf 9780567663238 • £17.09 / $24.72 T&T Clark
Scribes and Scribalism
Edited by Mark Leuchter, Temple University, USA Contributors to this volume examine the varied roles of scribes and scribal practices in ancient Israel and Judah, shedding light on the social world of the Hebrew Bible. Part I examines praxis and materiality, looking at the tools and materials used by scribes. Part II looks at the power and status of scribal cultures, and how scribes functioned within their broader social world. Finally, Part III offers perspectives that examine ideological issues at play in both antiquity and the modern context(s) of biblical scholarship. UK August 2022 • US August 2022 • 200 pages • 1 B&W illus PB 9780567697004 • £28.99 / $39.95 Previously published in HB 9780567659743 ePub 9780567696168 • £76.50 / $105.78 ePdf 9780567696175 • £76.50 / $105.78 Series: The Hebrew Bible in Social Perspective • T&T Clark
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