The noted German sociologist and philosopher Georg Simmel wrote a number of essays that deal directly with religion as a fundamental process in human life. These essays set forth Simmel's mature reflections on religion and its relation to modernity,...

Many biblical scholars believe that the Gospel of Matthew was written after those of Mark and Luke. In this controversial book, an eminent politician who is also a distinguished classical scholar refutes this idea, using textual and literary criticis...

Good advice that stands the test of time – those things we all know are true, tips that help us live the good life – we call wisdom. But, one life time is not enough to master the fine art of living. Distilled over centuries, the biblical book of "Ec...

In this groundbreaking new book, distinguished biblical scholar James L. Crenshaw investigates both the pragmatic how's and the philosophical why's of education in ancient Israel and its surroundings. Asking questions as basic as "Who were the teache...

In a groundbreaking work of literary archaeology, a bold young scholar adds a new page to the quintessential book of adventure stories, that of the heroic traditions of the "Old Testament". Gregory Mobley brings a highly original eye to the familiar...

Encompassing the body of Pauline theology, "Ephesians" (volumes 34 and 34A of the acclaimed "Anchor Bible" series) has been called "the crown of St. Paul's writings", yet both its authorship and addresses are the subject of continuing dispute. Throug...

"Ephesians" comprises volumes 34 and 34A of the "Anchor Bible", a new book-by-book translation with introductions, notes, and comments by individual scholars, each known for outstanding contributions to biblical studies. Markus Barth, son of Karl Bar...

With this study – companion to the masterful two-volume "The Gospel According to John" – Raymond E. Brown completed his trilogy on the Johannine corpus. Meticulous in detail, exhaustive in analysis, persuasive in argument, it examines controversies t...

"Esther", the biblical book named after the beautiful Jewish woman chosen by the Persian King Xerxes to be queen, is a story of love, political intrigue, and religious faithfulness. Carey A. Moore combines his treatment of scholarly issues with an en...

"Exodus" is the heart of the Hebrew Bible, the defining moment in Israel's birth as a people, the dramatic triumph of their God. Yahweh, Pharaoh, Moses, Aaron, the Hebrew slaves, the plagues, the parting of the Red Sea – these larger-than-life charac...