Writing a commentary on the book of "Isaiah" in the middle of a paradigm shift in biblical studies, and in the study of the prophetic books in particular, is no easy task. The book of "Isaiah" has been the object of more scholarly interest over the p...

Scholars have traditionally isolated three distinct sections of what is known as the "Book of Isaiah", and in "Isaiah 40-55", distinguished biblical scholar Joseph Blenkinsopp provides a new translation and critical commentary on the section usually...

The world's leading authority on the prophet Isaiah brings his distinguished three-volume commentary on the book of "Isaiah" to a conclusion with this new translation and critical discussion of the final eleven chapters. The concluding section of the...

"I and II Esdras" is Volume 42 in the "Anchor Bible" series of new book-by-book translations of the Old and New Testaments and Apocrypha, each by a preeminent scholar. Jacob M. Myers is Professor of Old Testament at the Lutheran Theological Seminary...

In this latest addition to the esteemed "Anchor Bible series", scholar Gary Knoppers examines one of the most neglected books of the Hebrew Bible and establishes its importance to understanding the nation of Israel. What was the place of the monarchy...

In his latest addition to the esteemed "Anchor Bible Commentaries", scholar Gary Knoppers examines one of the most neglected books of the Old Testament and established its importance as a key to understanding the nation of Israel. Who were the Israel...

Beginning with the death of David and the rise of Solomon, "1 Kings" charts the history of Israel through the divided monarchy, when Ahab reigned in the north and Jehoshaphat reigned in the south. This new translation, with introduction and commentar...

"The Apocryphal book of "I Maccabees" (Volume 41 in the acclaimed "Anchor Bible" series) is an inspirational thriller. " With the help of God, the aged priest Mattathias and his sons – Judas Maccabaeus, Jonathan, and Simon – dramatically lead the Jew...

The two books of Samuel narrate the establishment and expansion of the Kingdom of Israel. From Samuel's providential birth, to his appointment of Saul as Israel's first king, to the demise of Saul and the rise of David as his successor, "I and II Sam...

This is a comprehensive guide to the buildings of the Isle of Wight. The beguiling architecture of the many towns, villages and resorts is explored in full, as are the charming villas and cottages ornes dotted around the spectacular coasts. But the I...