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  | | Joshua An Introduction and Commentary (Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries) by Richard S. Hess, Dr Richard Hess Hardcover, 320 Pages, Published 1996 by Intervarsity Pr ISBN-13: 978-0-8308-1433-6, ISBN: 0-8308-1433-7 "The book of Joshua memorializes a transitional episode in Israel's national history. The heroic figure Joshua, imbued with strength, courage and faith, leads the new generation of Israel across the Jordan and into the land of promise, conquering Canaanites and overseeing the allotment of the inheritance among the tribes.But the book of Joshua is foremost a story of God, who works powerfully on behalf of Israel and Joshua, fulfilling his ..." |
 | | Song of Songs(1st Edition) (Baker Commentary on the Old Testament Wisdom and Psalms) by Richard S. Hess, Tremper Longman, Dr Tremper Longman, Iii Longman Tremper Paperback, 286 Pages, Published 2017 by Baker Academic ISBN-13: 978-0-8010-9956-4, ISBN: 0-8010-9956-0 "Richard Hess has written an insightful commentary on one of the most intriguing books of the Bible, which celebrates God's gift of love. Following an introduction to the biblical book and a history of its interpretation, Hess divides his discussion into seven major sections. Each section begins with a fresh translation, followed by paragraph-by-paragraph commentary, and concluding with a summary of the passage's theological implications ..." |
 | | Studies in the Personal Names of Genesis 1 to 11 by Richard S. Hess Paperback, 202 Pages, Published 2009 by Amer Oriental Society ISBN-13: 978-1-57506-160-3, ISBN: 1-57506-160-0 "Genesis 1-11 is a text that may well have received more attention than any other in the history of literature. Nevertheless, what do we know about the personal names that occur in these chapters and whose influence has permeated all of Western literature? Hess provides a thorough investigation of the ancient Near Eastern background of these names and discusses how each played a key role in adding significance to the stories and genealog ..." |
 | | Joshua(1st Edition) (Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries) by Richard S. Hess Paperback, 352 Pages, Published 2008 by Ivp Academic ISBN-13: 978-0-8308-4206-3, ISBN: 0-8308-4206-3 "The book of Joshua memorializes a transitional episode in Israel's national history. The heroic figure Joshua, imbued with strength, courage and faith, leads the new generation of Israel across the Jordan and into the land of promise, conquering Canaanites and overseeing the allotment of the inheritance among the tribes. But the book of Joshua is foremost a story of God, who works powerfully on behalf of Israel and Joshua, fulfilling h ..." |
 | | Ancient Israel's History(Reprint) An Introduction to Issues and Sources by Bill T. Arnold, Richard S. Hess Paperback, 560 Pages, Published 2018 by Baker Academic ISBN-13: 978-1-5409-6094-8, ISBN: 1-5409-6094-3 "The history of Israel is a much-debated topic in Old Testament studies. On one side are minimalists who find little of historical value in the Hebrew Bible. On the other side are those who assume the biblical text is a precise historical record. Many serious students of the Bible find themselves between these two positions and would benefit from a careful exploration of issues in Israelite history.This substantive history of Israel text ..." |
 | | Israel's Messiah in the Bible and the Dead Sea Scrolls(Reprint) by Richard S. Hess, M. Daniel Carroll Paperback, 192 Pages, Published 2011 by Wipf & Stock Pub ISBN-13: 978-1-61097-145-4, ISBN: 1-61097-145-0 "--This volume is exemplary of evangelical scholarship at its best. The theme is pertinent, indeed basic, to all expressions of Christianity, and the contributors engage their subject with the passionate inquiry and critical acumen it deserves. The essays are comprehensive in scope but unpredictable in conclusion, displaying a diversity of perspective united only by common allegiance to the advancement of biblical understanding. Anyone i ..." |
 | | Family in the Bible(1st Edition) Exploring Customs, Culture, and Context by Richard S. Hess Paperback, 176 Pages, Published 2003 by Baker Academic ISBN-13: 978-0-8010-2628-7, ISBN: 0-8010-2628-8 "What does the Bible say about the importance of the family? How can we apply these ancient perspectives to modern Christian life? The essays gathered in this volume provide reflections from leading biblical scholars. The authors focus on reading the Scriptures from the perspective of the authors in ancient Israelite society and the surrounding cultures. They find there an overarching sense of the central role the family played in the la ..." |
 | | Make the Old Testament Live From Curriculum to Classroom by Richard S. Hess, Gordon J. Wenham, Gordon John Wenham Paperback, 228 Pages, Published 1998 by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. ISBN-13: 978-0-8028-4427-9, ISBN: 0-8028-4427-8 "The Old Testament makes up three-quarters of the Bible and has had an incalculable influence on Western civilization and culture. Yet it often is largely unread in the church, neglected by preachers, and avoided by students. This volume, written by experienced scholars and educators from five continents, offers fresh perspectives on teaching the Old Testament today. Addressing the problems of curriculum, context, and communication, the ..." |
 | | The Old Testament(1st Edition) A Historical, Theological, and Critical Introduction by Richard S. Hess Hardcover, 816 Pages, Published 2016 by Baker Academic ISBN-13: 978-0-8010-3714-6, ISBN: 0-8010-3714-X "A Respected Scholar Introduces Students to the Discipline of Old Testament Studies Richard Hess, a trusted scholar of the Old Testament and the ancient Near East, offers a substantial introduction to the Old Testament that is accessibly written and informed by the latest biblical scholarship. Hess summarizes the contents of the Old Testament, introduces the academic study of the discipline, and helps readers understand the complex world ..." |
 | | Israelite Religions(Reprint) An Archaeological and Biblical Survey by Richard S. Hess Paperback, 432 Pages, Published 2017 by Baker Academic ISBN-13: 978-1-5409-6024-5, ISBN: 1-5409-6024-2 |
 | | Critical Issues in Early Israelite History(1st Edition) (Bulletin for Biblical Research Supplement) by Richard S. Hess, Gerald A. Klingbeil, Paul J. Ray Hardcover, 336 Pages, Published 2008 by Eisenbrauns ISBN-13: 978-1-57506-804-6, ISBN: 1-57506-804-4 "The origin of the Israelites is one of the most frequently discussed issues among archaeologists and biblical scholars. Only a few decades ago, biblical stories such as the Conquest were heralded as confirmed by archaeology. But in the 1970s, Thomas L. Thompson and John Van Seters were in the vanguard of a movement among scholars that was intent on reassessing the historical reliability of the biblical narratives. This reassessment gain ..." |
 | | Zion City of Our God by Richard S. Hess, Gordon J. Wenham Paperback, 216 Pages, Published 1999 by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. ISBN-13: 978-0-8028-4426-2, ISBN: 0-8028-4426-X "Zion, city of our God gathers studies by an international team of scholars that help portray the full significance of Jerusalem in the First Temple period of the Old Testament. John M. Monson explores Jerusalem's temple of Solomon in its original ancient Near Eastern context. Richard S. Hess looks at one of the most important events in the Bible's record of pre-exilic Jerusalem - Sennacherib's attack on the city. Martin J. Selman and Ga ..." |
 | | Israelite Religions(7th Edition) An Archaeological and Biblical Survey by Richard S. Hess Hardcover, 432 Pages, Published 2007 by Baker Academic ISBN-13: 978-0-8010-2717-8, ISBN: 0-8010-2717-9 "Archaeological excavation in the Holy Land has exploded with the resurgence of interest in the historical roots of the biblical Israelites. Israelite Religions offers Bible students and interested lay leaders a survey of the major issues and approaches that constitute the study of ancient Israelite religion. Unique among other books on the subject, Israelite Religions takes the Bible seriously as a historical source, balancing the bibli ..." |
 | | Song of Songs (Baker Commentary on the Old Testament Wisdom and Psalms) by Richard S. Hess, Tremper Longman Iii, Richard S., Series Ed Hardcover, 288 Pages, Published 2005 by Baker Academic ISBN-13: 978-0-8010-2712-3, ISBN: 0-8010-2712-8 "Richard Hess has written an insightful commentary on one of the most intriguing books of the Bible, which celebrates God's gift of love. Following an introduction to the biblical book and a history of its interpretation, Hess divides his discussion into seven major sections. Each section begins with a fresh translation, followed by paragraph-by-paragraph commentary, and concluding with a summary of the passage's theological implications ..." |
 | | "I Studied Inscriptions from Before the Flood" Ancient Near Eastern, Literary, and Linguistic Approaches to Genesis 1-11 (Sources for Biblical and Theological Study, Vol. 4) by Richard S. Hess, David Toshio Tsumura Hardcover, 480 Pages, Published 2018 by Eisenbrauns ISBN-13: 978-0-931464-88-1, ISBN: 0-931464-88-9 "... first will treat the development of the theme of intimacy in Genesis 2. The second will analyze the theme of alienation as it unfolds in Genesis 3. Reprinted with permission from Art and Meaning: Rhetoric in Biblical Literature (ed. D. J. A. Clines, D. M. Gunn, and A. J. Hauser; Journal for the Study of the Old Testament Supplement Series 19; Sheffield: JSOT Press, 1982) 20-36. I In ch. 2 the writer weaves several components in ..." |
 | | TOTC Joshua (Tyndale Commentaries Series) (Tyndale Old Testament Commentary) by Richard S. Hess Paperback, 320 Pages, Published 1996 by Inter-Varsity Press ISBN-13: 978-0-85111-849-9, ISBN: 0-85111-849-6 "The book of Joshua memorializes a transitional episode in Israel's national history. The heroic figure Joshua, imbued with strength, courage and faith, leads the new generation of Israel across the Jordan and into the land of promise, conquering Canaanites and overseeing the allotment of the inheritance among the tribes. But the book of Joshua is foremost a story of God, who works powerfully on behalf of Israel and Joshua, fulfilling hi ..." |
 | | I Studied Inscriptions from Before the Flood(Reprint) Ancient Near Eastern, Literary, and Linguistic Approaches to Genesis 1-11 (Sources for Biblical and Theological Study) by Richard S. Hess, David Toshio Tsumura Paperback, 480 Pages, Published 2012 by Eisenbrauns ISBN-13: 978-1-57506-211-2, ISBN: 1-57506-211-9 "This volume collects the best of recent research and classic essays on the Primeval History, including several articles that have not appeared heretofore in English. The articles provide students and scholars with easy access to significant scholarship illuminating both the world outside the text and the world within the text." |
 | | 9 Amarna Personal Names (Dissertation Series (American Schools of Oriental Research)) by Richard S. Hess Hardcover, 304 Pages, Published 2017 by American Schools Of Oriental Research (Asor) ISBN-13: 978-0-931464-71-3, ISBN: 0-931464-71-4 "The Amarna letters are foundational documents for the study of Late Bronze Age history and language in the ancient Near East. One of the most significant aspects of these letters has been the discovery of Canaanite influence in the Akkadian language of these letters. This discovery has provided a wealth of linguistic knowledge concerning that period and its influence on subsequent ages.Though much has been written about the Amarna lette ..." |
 | | The Old Testament A Historical, Theological, and Critical Introduction by Richard S. Hess 816 Pages, Published 2016 by Baker Academic ISBN-13: 978-1-4934-0573-2, ISBN: 1-4934-0573-X "12–50. Indeed, the problems created by dysfunctional families, especially with stepchildren and half brothers and half sisters, occur to a unique degree in these chapters. If one wishes to study the life of the family in the Bible, one cannot do better than to begin with these narratives. See Wenham, “Family.” 8. Grypeou and Spurling, Genesis in Late Antiquity, 437–44. 9. For this and the following discussion, see the summary in He ..." |
 | | Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries Joshua Volume 6 by Richard S. Hess 352 Pages, Published 2015 by Intervarsity Press ISBN-13: 978-0-8308-9470-3, ISBN: 0-8308-9470-5 "The transition is effected by the same subject, Joshua, and two different verbs. 303 At first, Joshua took the entire land and then he gave the land to Israel. The first phrase occurs in Joshua11:16, where the text describes which parts of the entire land were conquered. The second phrase echoes Joshua 10:8 and 11:8, where the LORD promises and gives the coalition armies into Israel's hand. Here, however, it is the land itself that ..." |
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