110 articles in this issue
Melody D. Knowles, Christine Mitchell, Klaus Baltzer, Ehud Ben Zvi, Steven J. Schweitzer, John W. Wright, Gary N. Knoppers
Long considered derivative and hopelessly ideological, the book of Chronicles is re-engaging the scholarly community, as noted by a recent spate of articles and commentaries. This article presents a panel discussion o... see more
Elie Assis
This article focuses on the role of Yael in Judges 4. It argues that Yael’s central position in the narrative is meant to shed light on Deborah's prophetic image. Yael is thus Deborah’s “hand” – an extension of ... see more
David M. Carr, Tamara Cohn Eskenazi, Christine Mitchell, William M. Schniedewind, Gary N. Knoppers, David M. Carr, Christine Mitchell, William M. Schniedewind
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Philip R. Davies
This article outlines my answer to the problem of the origin of ‘biblical Israel’. I look for a period when ‘Israel’ was dominant and ‘Judah’ subordinate, and a period of time in which an identity ‘Israel’ could be ... see more
Michael Avioz
This article reconsiders the pericope in 1 Samuel 13:13-14, in which Samuel told Saul that had he been obedient to him, he and his dynasty would have ruled forever. These words are traditionally considered by ... see more
Brian Britt
Some recent scholarship characterizes violent biblical narratives, such as the killing of Saul’s descendents in 2 Sam. 21, as evidence of ancient ritual sacrifice. Yet 2 Sam. 21 has more in common with Ruth 1 and ... see more
David Kummerow
Failing to take into account the use of the particle ?? in Job 16:19 and Job’s changing conception of death has leaded many to argue that Job abandons his hope in God. However, attention to these two issues leads to ... see more
Philippe Guillaume
This comprehensive study of the chronology of the Priestly Document demonstrates that the Sabbatical calendar (364-day year) is not a Qumran invention but was devised at the beginning of the Persian period (ca. 520 ... see more
Aron Pinker
Iconographic evidence and textual analysis is used to support the notion that ??? ????? in 2 Sam 22:35 = Ps 18:35 and Job 20:24 is a double-convex bow.
Francis Landy
Some comments on A. Brenner, "Regulating ‘Sons’ and ‘Daughters’ in the Torah and in Proverbs: Some Preliminary Insights."
Athalya Brenner
This essay traces, in general lines, how the regulations a society presents as normative may reveal its deepest uncertainties, more so than its implied praxis. The case study chosen will be a vertical (chronologically... see more
Ph. Guillaume
If the periodization of Israel’s past was worked out by the composer of the Deuteronomistic History already in the sixth century BCE, is it not strange that we have to wait until Ben Sira to find the earliest mention ... see more
Scott Noegel
This study offers a comprehensive treatment of the subject of “word play” in the book of Qoheleth. After discussing the problematic nature of the term “word play,” and explaining my preference for the word “punning,” ... see more
The standard meaning of ??? is incongruous in the context of Nah 3:4. It is suggested that the problematic ????? in Nah 3:4 is the consequence of a ?/? scribal confusion mitigated by similarity between ??? and ... see more
William M. Schniedewind
The study of Classical Hebrew has largely proceeded from the assumptions of 19th century neogrammarians as well as formalist approaches. Their linguistic assumptions are based on the study of contemporary spoken ... see more
Greg Doudna
The ostraca KhQ1 and KhQ2 found outside the east wall at Qumran in 1996 represent the most extensive writing found at the actual site of Qumran to date, as distinguished from the texts in the nearby caves. KhQ1 has ... see more
A. Kirk Grayson
This article serves to promote the interaction between biblical scholars and archaeologists as well as other specialists in ancient Near Eastern Studies. It discusses the Western policy begun by Shalmaneser III ... see more
Ingrid M. Haase
After David had freed Israelite soil from the Philistine menace, he was able to move the Ark to a more appropriate place from Abinadab's dwelling. He wanted it in Jerusalem, his new capital, where he needed a focal ... see more
James R. Linville
This paper addresses the word ??? in Joel 2:17 which is usually taken as ??? II “to rule” or ??? I, the latter being either a verb “to use a proverb” or a noun “byword”. A review of the scholarly discussions ... see more
S. Najm, Ph. Guillaume
The origin of the 364-day calendar attested in Dead Sea scrolls and in the books of Jubilees and Enoch is disputed. While it is often considered as a sectarian invention during the 3rd or 2nd centuries bce, ... see more
Meir Malul
Ledabber baššelî in 2 Sam 3:27 seems to be equivalent in its underlying meaning to such a technical expression from the vocabulary of treaty-making as ledabber šalôm, and thus it too is to be identified as such a ... see more
Brian P. Irwin
William K. Gilders
John Kaltner
Gord Oeste
Steven L. McKenzie
Mary Louise Mitchell
Wesley Hu
Alex Jassen
Ellen White
Cristian G. Rata
John L. McLaughlin
Scott B. Noegel
Ehud Ben Zvi
Kathleen M. O’Connor
Jason Kalman
T. M. Lemos
Paul Evans
Ken Ristau
Lissa M. Wray Beal
Patricia Dutcher-Walls
Mark W. Hamilton
Jan A. Wagenaar
Christine Mitchell
Jane S. Webster
Dale Laundervile
Don Polaski
Ken Stone
Madelyn Yribarren
Bernon P. Lee
Michael Carasik
T. A. Perry
Frank Anthony Spina
R. Glenn Wooden
Jean Duhaime
Yehoshua Gitay
Michael S. Moore
Dr. Lissa M. Wray Beal
Mark J. Boda
Carluci dos Santos
Stephen L. Cook
Jon L. Berquist
Marie-France Dion
Gary Martin
Francisco V. Munoz
Mark W. Chavalas
D. Dixon Sutherland
Michael O. Wise
Victor Hurowitz
Martin Worthington
Dale Patrick
Steven J. Garfinkle
Tammi Schneider
Rob Kugler
Adam L. Porter
Paul S. Ash
Yair Hoffman
Agustinus Gianto
Loren Fisher
B. J. Embry
Martin S. Jaffee
John D. W. Watts
Bruce A. Power
Martin Lockshin
Walter Brueggemann
D. Harvey
Michael M. Homan
Carleen Mandolfo
Waldemar Janzen
Gary Beckman
Jon Baker
Carolyn J. Sharp
Marian Broida
Clinton Moyer