Description: This compact version of John J. Collins's renowned textbook is combined with student-friendly features. The 4th edition is supplemented in areas that go beyond historical criticism and answer questions crucial for students today, including patriarchy, environment, and race.
Brief description:
John J. Collins is Holmes Professor of Old Testament Criticism and Interpretation at Yale Divinity School and author of many works, including, from Fortress Press, Encounters with Biblical Theology (2005), Does the Bible Justify Violence? (2004), and Daniel (Hermeneia, 1994).