Subjects:  1. Bible - Stories - Old Testament    2. Bible - Study - Old Testament    3. Judaism    4. Judaism - General    5. Judaism - History    6. Judaism - Sacred Writings    7. Old Testament    8. Religion    9. Religion - Judaism    10. Jewish studies    11. Myths & mythology    12. Science / Environmental Science   

Reviews (2)

About 100 years behind the times
We used this as a textbook in Old Testament Survey at Belmont - I suspect largely because the author had just retired from a professorship there.The book is well written, and accessible, but not particulary useful. A simple straightforward history of the Hebrews
The Story of Israel is one of the textbooks for the Old Testament Surveycourse I teach at the community college.Because background information isessential to understanding the environment into which these people came(though VERY unpopular to students!), Dr. Tullock writes a brief butinformative section on background.It is long enough to set the stage, butshort enough to keep the students interested in the course.In an effortto keep the book short, Dr. Tullock does not cover everything, but does agreat job overviewing and explaining the important spots.I am pleasedwith this book and plan to continue using it for the courses I teach. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Bible    2. Bible - Stories - Old Testament    3. Bible - Study - Old Testament    4. Bible.    5. History of Biblical events    6. History of contemporary events    7. Introductions    8. O.T    9. O.T.    10. Religion    11. Religion - Biblical Studies    12. Literature: History & Criticism    13. Old Testament    14. Religion & Beliefs    15. Religion / General   

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An Oustanding Contribution. . .
. . .to the Anchor Bible series and to serious study of Amos.I have been more than impressed with the Anchor Bible commentaries on the Minor Prophets and have included several, including this one, in a current class I'm teaching in the Minor Prophets.Of all these texts, Amos stands out as a masterpiece of modern, sensible Biblical scholarship.Read more

Subjects:  1. Amos    2. Bible    3. Bible - Commentaries - Old Testament    4. Bible - Stories - Old Testament    5. Bible.    6. Commentaries    7. O.T    8. O.T.    9. Old Testament Commentary    10. Religion    11. Religion - Commentaries / Reference    12. Biblical studies, criticism & exegesis    13. Books of the Old Testament    14. Religion / Bible / Commentaries / Old Testament   

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A Mission of Gender Reconciliation
After reading this text I came to the conclusion that Song of Songs is *the* most missiological book in the Old Testament. Pope translates the text directly, free of the normal curtailing of language that occurs in English translations in order to protect pseudo-Puritan American sensibilities. As such it is a much more moving, poetic, and graphic collection of poems. "My lover thrust his "hand" through the "hole", and my inwards seethed for him." The description of part of the man is not "slabs of ivory", but "an ivory tusk". In this focus on being more true to the original text Pope reveals some key aspects of the Hebrew mindset which we could all learn from. Far from the traditional Christian perspective of these latter days of downplaying sexuality, of thinking it as somehow unclean though never saying so outright, God's desire is for us to revel in it and celebrate it. He created us as holistic beings, the only true amphibians, being both spiritual and physical, and thus capable of enjoying what he created to a much greater degree. The author of Song of Songs revealed years before contemporary psychology that sexuality is an integral part of eros love, not to be denied, but celebrated.
outstanding reference
I have been working on a research paper on the Song of Songs and feel extremely fortunate to have found Pope's reference. It is exhaustive, interesting and helpful. The most amazing section is his bibliography andlist of translations of publications on the Song of Songs, dating back toancient manuscripts. Excellent.

A must have for any serious research on the Song!
Pope's work is the standard by which all commentaries on the Song of Songs are judged. While the work is huge, bulky and a bit intimidating, its extensive discussion is the best reference one can find on every (and I do mean EVERY) aspect of the Song. ... Read more

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This translation echos the real meaning behind these books
I have been studying the various aspects of the "Abrahamic" religions for a few years (Jewish, Christian, Islamic). I am fascinated by the grand debate among them and how it is based on interpretations of millennia old documents translated and retranslated with political intent, gender and social bias.
The Five Books Of Moses/ Fox' Version-- Critical Review
Until recently, I was unaware of the competing versions of the Bible by Biblical scholars Dr. Robert Alter and Dr. Everett Fox.Both have authored many books and critical essays about the Bible, culminating with parallel academic versions of The Torah (interestingly, they both chose the title, "The Five Books of Moses."), biography of David's life (both chose to use 1,2 Samuel) and both offered competing translations of Genesis.
What's a review if it doesn't review the book?
I happen to be a fan of Everett Fox's amazing translation of the Bible. Like all books there are positive things about it and some things I might have done differently. But the review by Ira Moon is what caused me to write. His so called "review"is a critique of the Bible itself--a critique that he is welcome to have of course; however, he would have that same critique of any edition of any Bible in any translation or the original. This review in no way reflects on Everett Fox's work either positively or negatively.I would hate to see someone not read this wonderful rendition of the Bible because Ira Moon dumped on it his opinions about the Bible in particular and religion in general. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Bible - Commentaries - Old Testament    2. Bible - CriticismInterpretation - Old Testament    3. Bible - Stories - Old Testament    4. Bible - Study - Old Testament    5. Bible.    6. Bibles    7. Commentaries    8. O.T.    9. Pentateuch    10. Religion    11. Religion / Bible / Commentaries / Old Testament   

Subjects:  1. (Biblical figure)    2. Antiquities & Archaeology    3. Bible - CriticismInterpretation - Old Testament    4. Bible - Stories - Old Testament    5. Bible - Topical Studies    6. Deluge    7. Noah    8. Noah's ark    9. Religion    10. Religion - Biblical Studies    11. Biblical studies, criticism & exegesis    12. Books of the Old Testament    13. Myths & mythology    14. Religion & Theology | Biblical Studies | Old Testament/Hebrew Bible    15. Religion / Bible / Criticism, Interpretation / Old Testament   

Subjects:  1. Bible    2. Bible - Commentaries - Old Testament    3. Bible - Stories - Old Testament    4. Bible - Study - General    5. Bible - Study - Old Testament    6. Bible.    7. Commentaries    8. O.T    9. O.T.    10. Religion    11. Religion - Commentaries / Reference    12. Ruth    13. Biblical concordances & commentaries    14. Books of the Old Testament    15. Religion / Bible / Commentaries / Old Testament   

Subjects:  1. Bible - CriticismInterpretation - Old Testament    2. Bible - Stories - Old Testament    3. Bible - Study - Old Testament    4. Christianity - Christian Life - Women's Issues    5. Religion    6. Religion - Biblical Studies    7. Religious life    8. Wives    9. Women in the Bible    10. Old Testament    11. Women's studies   

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More satisfying than Warren's 'Purpose Driven Life'
Right off the bat I want to agree with the Minister in Colorado who stated that this book was more satisfying than "Purpose Driven Life". I too was somewhat disappointed by that book, although I do like it on some things.
"Your understanding of doctrine is refreshing...I'm giving copies to my children!"

"If you want to give a college graduate only one book...."
I gave this book to a college graduate after ordering a copy for myself. When I first saw the title, I thought the book was just about the troubles Joseph had in Egypt. Though it is one of my favorite bible stories, I wasn't sure I wanted to read all about his troubles. Boy was I surprised.
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Subjects:  1. Bible - Stories - Old Testament    2. Christianity - Christian Life - General    3. Leadership    4. Personal Growth - Success    5. Psychology    6. Religion    7. Advice on careers & achieving success    8. Religion / Christian Life   

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A Respectable Translation
For years, translations of the collection of writings known as the Old Testament have been problematic. Some are made from the Masoretic text, others from the Septuagint, still others from combinations of the two.Recently, some have even been produced using only various Englishtranslations which were simply sifted together. Most often, the readernever knows what was used or where a text differed from another. Read more

Subjects:  1. Bible - Stories - Old Testament    2. Judaism - Sacred Writings    3. Religion    4. Religion - Judaism    5. Biblical studies, criticism & exegesis    6. Books of the Old Testament    7. Judaism   

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Putting Sutherland on Trial
Sutherland argues that legal distinction between causal responsibility for evil and moral blameworthiness for evil is at the heart of a Hegelian theodicy in the Book of Job, where God's authorship of evil may be excusable on the grounds that it is necessary for the production of a higher good. I found this approach new and innovative.It is significant improvement on the traditional Augustian theodicy which draws heavily on the Book of Genesis and blames man for all the natural and moral evils in the world.The connection between human sin and natural evils just isn't there.It is a significant improvement on the tradional Irenean theodicy which draws heavily on the Epistles of Paul and views everyting as a means to character development.Job is just not in need of character development. And the evils he suffers are just too excessive for any normal character improvement. Putting Sutherland on Trial
I really enjoyed this book.It was fascinating bedtime reading.It opened up the Bible in ways in never imagined possible and deepened by faith in God.I shared it with my next door neighbour who has cancer, and he found very stimulating and helpful in his journey. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Bible - CriticismInterpretation - Old Testament    2. Bible - General    3. Bible - Stories - Old Testament    4. Religion    5. Bible readings or selections    6. Religion / Bible / General    7. the book of job,religious community,biblical stories,trial of god,Trafford Publishing,1-4120-1847-1,1412018471,03-2224,Robert Sutherland,Putting God on Trial: The Biblical Book of Job   

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Strories Woven into a Spritiual Journey
The author excells himself in this book He has a clever way of weaving stories into a meaningful sprititual journey.Using the all-time favourite "The Wizard Of Oz" as a guide he blends real life stories intohelpful themes,eg Priorities,Loss,Old Age,Failure & Guilt,Signpostsetc.I have read most of William Bausch's books but this has got to be hisbest.

Strories Woven into a Spritiual Journey
The author excells himself in this book He has a clever way of weaving stories into a meaningful sprititual journey.Using the all-time favourite "The Wizard Of Oz" as a guide he blends real life stories intohelpful themes,eg Priorities,Loss,Old Age,Failure & Guilt,Signpostsetc.I have read most of William Bausch's books but this has got to be hisbest.

Stories of Life Woven Into A Spiritual Journey
The "Yellow Brick Road" is the best book I have read by William Bausch.What is so helpful is the unique way the author weaves his stories into the spriritual journey, making his points very clear.One story thathighlights this fact is the one about Ruth & Margaret entitled"Ebony & Ivory" It must be one of the most inspiring storiesever told. This book is full of hope,courage & discernment & itwill be extremely useful to anyone going through a personal crisis.The bookis real to life situations. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Bible - Stories - Old Testament    2. Christianity    3. Christianity - Catholicism    4. Inspirational - Catholic    5. Oz (Imaginary place)    6. Religion    7. Religion - Classic Works    8. Religious aspects    9. Spirituality    10. Storytelling    11. Wizard of Oz (Motion picture)   

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Why I love the Old law
For anyone out there interested about Ester and her role (Explained in greater detail) should get this book.

Good for theology study
I would suggest this series to anybody interested in theology, hands down.

SIMPLY THE BEST
For any student of theology, this is a fascinating collection.Contains references to Lilith (Adam's first wife) and a plethora of angel names - over 200.I highly recommend this exceptional collection for all readers. ... Read more

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An incredibly comforting, life-applicable book.
This book is so special, after reading it I want to get a copy for everyone I know.This is a book not just for children, but for adults who need the constant reassurance and reminder of God's love for us.It isbeautifully done, in a manner that should humble all of us.

The ancient song comes alive in a modern urban setting.
The beauty and power of these words originally penned thousands of years ago are fresh, relevant and alive again in the magnificent artwork of Tim Ladwig.This is not the Psalm recited in the pristine pasture of the Mediterranean region.It is the Song of the Urban Neighborhood and it will resonate in your soul.A must get for everyone whether you associate with kids and grandbabies or not. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. African Americans    2. Bible    3. Bible - Stories - Old Testament    4. Bible.    5. Children's Books/Ages 4-8 Nonfiction    6. City and town life    7. Fiction    8. Juvenile literature    9. O.T    10. O.T.    11. Psalms XXIII    12. Religion    13. Religion - Bible - Stories    14. Biblical studies, criticism & exegesis    15. Books of the Old Testament   

Subjects:  1. Bible - Commentaries - Old Testament    2. Bible - Stories - Old Testament    3. Bible.    4. Commentaries    5. Job    6. O.T.    7. Religion    8. Religion - Commentaries / Reference    9. Biblical studies, criticism & exegesis    10. Books of the Old Testament    11. Religion / Bible / Commentaries / Old Testament   

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Makes a few dubious assumptions, but sets up a very plausible scenario.
This is quite possibly the most thorough, critical investigation of the figure of David ever done, and comes to the same conclusion regarding the extent of David's territory that I had arrived at based on what I've read of the archaeological material- roughly, that David ruled "from Dan to Beersheba," and no more than that.Typical reconstructions that give David and Solomon control up to the Euphrates, or even to the southern border of Hamath, base their borders on later 7th century Judean traditions and not on the relatively early material preserved in the books of Samuel.Halpern uses linguistic, epigraphic, and other elements to separate early material from late, and shows that the earliest material does not give David territory touching Damascus, let alone the Euphrates.
Revisionist history?
Some see David as a mythological figure. Certainly the image projected of him and the shadow this character casts over subsequent Israelite and biblical history is one of mythic proportions. Partly the constructs around David have become so strangely skewed that one asks the question, as the literature both in the biblical texts and later developments can lead one to asking the question, 'can any one man have been or done all this?'
Compelling yet flawed
This is a mystery story.True, it is nonfiction, but it is a mystery, nonetheless, the mystery of David.Halpern does a good job of solving this mystery and showing us what the real David was probably like, but it is a rough journey to see the solution.Read more

Subjects:  1. Bible    2. Bible - Biography - Old Testament    3. Bible - CriticismInterpretation - Old Testament    4. Bible - Stories - Old Testament    5. Bible - Study - Old Testament    6. Bible Commentary    7. Bible.    8. Criticism, interpretation, etc    9. David,    10. History Of Judaism    11. King of Israel    12. O.T    13. O.T.    14. Religion    15. Religion - Biblical Studies    16. Samuel    17. David   

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Great to Share with Others
This book begins with wonderful illustrations and you find yourself a part of the story of Ruth whether you have read the story before or for the first time. The idea that God provides us with an opportunity to start over again is resounded throughout the pages of the book.
A book to enjoy in all seasons
Such a fabulous book for Bible readers and future Bible readers!If you don't find yourself in the first category, you will find yourself in the latter before finishing "Finding Fullness Again".
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Good Book
This is a quick and wonderful read. For example, in Genesis, he points out that psychological transformation and the eventual recognition of moral and social responsibility are played out in a unique generational context from Abraham to Joseph. He makes this and other valid points that certainly take the bible away from simple "fundamentalist" interpretations.
An Outstanding Book About the Old Testament
A graduate student of mine discovered, she said quite by accident, Dennis Shulman's Genius of Genesis on the Internet, and gave me a copy. I am very glad she did. This book is a well written, careful, respectful and I would even say loving analysis of the foundational stories of the Book of Genesis. It is an essential addition to any library devoted to the examination of the Bible, Old or New Testament. Thank You, Dennis Shulman, for This Excellent Book
A few weeks ago, I happened to hear Dennis Shulman interviewed about his book on National Public Radio, and I was so impressed with him and what he said that I immediately orderd his book. Shulman's book is an outstanding, comprehensive and loving analysis of the Book of Genesis. Although I have been reading these same Genesis stories for more than forty years, since my childhood, I now feel like I finally understand them. What's more, because of this wonderful book, these stories now speak to me. Shulman's book is a good read and a work of inspiration. Thank you, Dennis Shulman, for your book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Bible - CriticismInterpretation - Old Testament    2. Bible - Stories - Old Testament    3. Psychology of Religion    4. Religion    5. Religion - Commentaries / Reference    6. Bible readings or selections    7. Biblical studies, criticism & exegesis    8. Social, group or collective psychology