Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament)

Old Testament Gateway It is hoped that the Old Testament Gateway will become a comprehensive directory of academic internet resources relating to the Old Testament. Old Testament Gateway will focus on resources that will be of interest to both scholars and students of the Old Testament The Hebrew Scriptures Important dates in Jewish history. Content, languages, translations of the scriptures. Description, author, date of each book in the Hebrew Scriptures. Who Wrote the 5 Books of Moses, the Pentateuch? Hidden Codes in the Bible Glossary A glossary of Old Testament terms, provided by Barry L. Bandstra in "Reading the Old Testament" iTanakh iTanakh was begun in June 2000 as an effort to index internet resources that might be of use in the academic study and teaching of the Hebrew Bible. iTanakh is designed to help everyone from undergraduates to professors emeriti find useful sites on the web. iTanakh's indexes focus on materials of interest to students of the Tanakh or Hebrew Bible. Although there are fine materials available online on apocrypha and pseudepigrapha, New Testament, theology, and so on, these are not indexed at iTanakh. At the same time, iTanakh conceives the study of the Hebrew Bible rather broadly and in the context of more general ancient near eastern studies. Thus, resources relevant to the Akkadian language, Sumerian texts, and the social world of Ptolemaic Egypt (to name but three categories) would be considered relevant The Temple Mount in Jerusalem Where were the First and Second Jewish Temples located? Highlighting the research of Tel Aviv architect Tuvia Sagiv. This is a rich site with articles, maps, and links The Jerusalem Archeological Park This is a wonderful site if you have a good computer and a fast connection and the requisite software. Timeline, biographies, maps, charts, pictures, articles, glossary, bibliography, and more Defending the Deuterocanonicals James Akin Articles from the 1913 Catholic Encyclopedia--- The Hebrew Bible ---The Old Testament ---Canon of the Old Testament The Old Testament Canon James Akin The Journal of Hebrew Scriptures An academic, refereed electronic journal devoted to the critical study of the Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament). You can read all the articles from 1996 to the present Electronic Resources Relevant to the Textual Criticism of Hebrew Scripture Emanuel Tov, Hebrew University, Jerusalem Blessing-Psalter St. Arsenios of Cappadocia History of Israel Biblical times through the exile History of Israel Biblical times: The Second Temple Brief History of Israel (BC) The Division of the Ten Commandments By James Akin of the Nazareth Resource Library Taught by the Holy Spirit Praying through the Jewish Scriptures, by Victor Hoagland, C.P. The Law and the Former Prophets Walk with Dr. James McLaren of the Catholic University of Australia through 12 modules of his course A New Look at the Inscriptions of Tiglath-pileser III Article by Gershom Galil in Biblica, 2000 Tiglath-pileser III’s Campaigns in 734-732 B.C.: Historical Background of Isa 7; 2 Kgs 15–16 and 2 Chr 27–28 Article by Peter Dubovsk´y of the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Biblica, 2006 Rethinking Church Models Through Scripture Article by Walter Brueggemann in Theology Today, 1991. Discusses the different types of community in the Old Testament Early Israel ­ a Look at Theories of Origin, Family Life, Domestic Cult and Village Religion Essay by Bente Groth and Lynn C. Feinberg God's Steadfast Love: Towards a New Conception of Old Testament Theology Article by Hermann Spieckermann in Biblica, 2000 Kol Akara: The Voice of the Barren Woman Article by Sara Wiseman-Stein The Family of Abraham Courtesy of Prof. Felix Just, S.J. Covenants, Pillars, Theologies and Festivals in Judaism Courtesy of Prof. Felix Just, S.J. of Loyola Marymount University The "Dog" (keleb) in Ancient Israel as a Symbol of Male Passivity and Perversion Article by John Barclay Burns in Journal of Religion and Society, 2000 The Origins of Biblical Monotheism: Israel's Polytheistic Background and the Ugaritic Texts Article by Mark S. Smith in The Bible and Interpretation Reconstructing the Society of Ancient Israel Article by Paula McNutt in The Bible and Interpretation The Social Visions of the Hebrew Bible Article by J. David Pleins in The Bible and Interpretation Culture, Leadership and Symbolism in the Old Testament Article by Carroll Stuhlmueller, C.P., from Women and Priesthood: Future Directions, pp. 25-45, edited by Carroll Stuhlmueller, C.P. The Liturgical Press, Collegeville, Minnesota Women and House Religion Article by Elizabeth Willett in The Bible and Interpretation Old Testament, New Hatreds: The Hebrew Bible and Antisemitism in Nazi Germany Article by Doris L. Bergen in The Bible and Interpretation Official Religion and Popular Religion in Pre-Exilic Ancient Israel Article by Jacques Berlinerblau in The Bible and Interpretation The Bible Unearthed: Archaeology’s New Vision of Ancient Israel and the Origin of Its Sacred Texts Article by Israel Finkelstein and Neil Asher Silberman in The Bible and Interpretation. Authors argue no compelling archaeological evidence exists for many biblical stories The Jews and Hellenization: Hengel and His Critics Paper by Lester L. Grabbe, University of Hull, England. [You may encounter errors when you use Internet Explorer 6 for Windows to retrieve this article from the Ioudaios-L archives. Here is the workaround: uncheck the "Enable folder view for FTP sites" box at Tools -- Internet Options -- Advanced -- Browsing.] The Samaritans in the Hasmonean Period Paper by Lester L. Grabbe, University of Hull, England. [You may encounter errors when you use Internet Explorer 6 for Windows to retrieve this article from the Ioudaios-L archives. Here is the workaround: uncheck the "Enable folder view for FTP sites" box at Tools -- Internet Options -- Advanced -- Browsing.] Jerusalem and the Lineages in the 7th Century B.C.E.: Kinship and the Rise of Individual Moral Liability Paper by Baruch Halpern, York University, Toronto. [You may encounter errors when you use Internet Explorer 6 for Windows to retrieve this article from the Ioudaios-L archives. Here is the workaround: uncheck the "Enable folder view for FTP sites" box at Tools -- Internet Options -- Advanced -- Browsing.] Astrology [in Judaism in Late Antiquity] Article by Lester J. Ness in Archaeology in the Biblical World, 1992. [You may encounter errors when you use Internet Explorer 6 for Windows to retrieve this article from the Ioudaios-L archives. Here is the workaround: uncheck the "Enable folder view for FTP sites" box at Tools -- Internet Options -- Advanced -- Browsing.] "Wasted Seed": The History of a Rabbinic Idea Paper by Michael Satlow, University of Cincinnati. [You may encounter errors when you use Internet Explorer 6 for Windows to retrieve this article from the Ioudaios-L archives. Here is the workaround: uncheck the "Enable folder view for FTP sites" box at Tools -- Internet Options -- Advanced -- Browsing.] Hebrew love songs: Hebrew Concepts of Wisdom as Revealed in the Song of Songs and Psalms 119 and Compared with Gentile Wisdom Concepts, Primarily Greek and Buddhist Article by Sue George in Theology@McAuley, 2002 On The Elusiveness and Malleability of "Israel" Article by Silvio Sergio Scatolini Apóstolo in Journal of Hebrew Scriptures - Volume 6 (2006) "You Shall Not Abhor an Edomite, for He is Your Brother": The Tradition of Esau and the Edomite Genealogies from an Anthropological Perspective Article by Juan Manuel Tebes in Journal of Hebrew Scriptures - Volume 6 (2006) The State of the Field of Hebrew Bible Study Article by David M. Carr in Journal of Hebrew Scriptures - Volume 6 (2006) In Conversation with W. M. Schniedewind, How the Bible Became a Book: The Textualization of Ancient Israel (Cambridge, 2003) Article by Gary N. Knoppers in Journal of Hebrew Scriptures - Volume 5 (2005). Includes the following contributions: 1. David M. Carr, "Response to W. M. Schniedewind, How the Bible Became a Book." 2. Tamara Cohn Eskenazi, "Implications for and from Ezra-Nehemiah." 3. Christine Mitchell, "Implications for and from Chronicles." 4. William M. Schniedewind, "Adrift: How the Bible Became a Book." The Origin of Biblical Israel Article by Philip R. Davies in Journal of Hebrew Scriptures - Volume 5 (2005) Death, Social Conflict, and the Barley Harvest in the Hebrew Bible Article by Brian Britt in Journal of Hebrew Scriptures - Volume 5 (2005) Tracing the Origin of the Sabbatical Calendar in the Priestly Narrative (Genesis 1 to Joshua 5) Article by Philippe Guillaume in Journal of Hebrew Scriptures - Volume 5 (2005) On the meaning of äùåçð úù÷ Article by Aron Pinker in Journal of Hebrew Scriptures - Volume 5 (2005). Iconographic evidence and textual analysis is used to support the notion that äùåçð úù÷ in 2 Sam 22:35 = Ps 18:35 and Job 20:24 is a double-convex bow Regulating 'Sons' and 'Daughters' in the Torah and in Proverbs: Some Preliminary Insights Article by Athalya Brenner in Journal of Hebrew Scriptures - Volume 5 (2005) A Rejoinder to A. Brenner, "Regulating ‘Sons’ and ‘Daughters’ in the Torah and in Proverbs: Some Preliminary Insights" Article by Francis Landy in Journal of Hebrew Scriptures - Volume 5 (2005) Geminate Ballast: An Unrecognized Literary Feature in Ancient Semitic Poetry Article by Scott Noegel in Journal of Hebrew Scriptures - Volume 5 (2004) Shalmaneser III and the Levantine States: The "Damascus Coalition Rebellion" Article by A. Kirk Grayson in Journal of Hebrew Scriptures - Volume 5 (2004) Uzzah's Rebellion Article by A. Ingrid M. Haase in Journal of Hebrew Scriptures - Volume 5 (2004) Origins Revisited: Refining the Theory of Conquest Before It's Too Late Article by Neil Soggie in Journal of Biblical Studies, 2003 The Pentateuch Prologue to the Torah Authorship, wholeness, historicity. From Reading the Old Testament by Barry L. Bandstra Navigating the Bible A wonderful guide to the Torah, or Pentateuch. Includes text, atlas, glossary, and much more Oral and Written Law Chan-Hie Kim Source of Law in the Biblical and Mesopotamian Law Collections Article by Paul Heger in Biblica, 2005 Lectures on the Torah Reading Lectures on the weekly Torah reading by the faculty of Bar-Ilan University in Ramat Gan, Israel Torah/Pentateuch iTanakh's collection of links, courtesy of R. Christopher Heard of Milligan College Ethnicity In, With, or Under the Pentateuch Article by F. V. Greifenhagen in Journal of Religion and Society, 2001 GENESIS Genesis 1-11: Primeval Story From Reading the Old Testament by Barry L. Bandstra Genesis 12-50: Ancestral Story From Reading the Old Testament by Barry L. Bandstra Genesis iTanakh's collection of links, courtesy of R. Christopher Heard of Milligan College The Genesis Letters A 3-volume online study-in-progress of the theological themes of the first Four Creation narrations of the Book of Genesis. An almost line by line exposition along its ennead form, drawing extensively on Biblical antiquities, classical philosophical commentaries and Jewish sources, and the mystical theology of Saint John of the Cross. The author is Ray L. Kaliss The Female Threat in Genesis Article by Shana Mauer God: What Do The Opening Chapters of Genesis Tell Us About Him? Article by Jim West in The Journal of Biblical Studies, 2001 The Conquest of Chaos: The Biblical Paradigm of Creation and Its Contemporary Relevance Essay by Klaus Nurnberger What Is Creation? Rereading Genesis 1 and 2 Article by Michael Welker in Theology Today, 1991 God and Creation: A Biblical-Scientific Reflection Article by Stanley L. Jaki in Theology Today, 1973 Secrets of Creation in 2 (Slavonic) Enoch Article by Andre Orlov of Marquette University Bone of My Bone and Flesh of My Flesh Article by Phyllis A. Bird in Theology Today. The examples of Genesis I and Psalm 8 alert us to two dangers in appeal to biblical statements as authority for contemporary faith. Both appear to offer general pronouncements about the nature of humankind with universal applicability. In fact, both are concerned with a very limited question-the place of humans within the created order. Both also assume male models as representative of the species Eve and Pandora Contrasted Article by William E. Phipps in Theology Today. Contrary to prevailing opinion, there is reason to hold that the myths of Eve and Pandora are quite dissimilar in original meaning. Our lack of awareness of this difference has been due to interpreters throughout Western civilization who have mingled these two stories together The Seduction of Eve and Feminist Readings of the Garden of Eden Article by Reuven Kimelman in Women in Judaism: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 1998. Also here 'Her Flesh Was as Grass': Vita Adam et Evae 10.1 Article by J.R.C. Cousland in Biblica, 2000 The Life of Adam and Eve: The Biblical Story in Judaism and Christianity Wonderful collection of material by Gary A. Anderson of The University of Virginia and Michael E. Stone of The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Melchizedek: Gen 14,17-20 in the Targums, in Rabbinic and Early Christian Literature Article by M. McNamara in Biblica, 2000 Melchizedek in the MT, LXX, and the NT Article by J.A. Fitzmyer in Biblica, 2000 Melchizedek, King and Priest: An Ecumenical Paradigm? Article by T.K. Thomas in Ecumenical Review, 2000 Melchizedek Legend of 2 (Slavonic) Enoch Article by Andre Orlov of Marquette University What happened to the Ark? Article by Phyllis Enstrom and Peet van Dyk in Religion and Theology Jubilee Calendar Rescued from the Flood Narrative Article by S. Najm & Ph. Guillaume in Journal of Hebrew Scriptures - Volume 5 (2004) "Noah's Younger Brother": The Anti-Noachic Polemics in 2 Enoch Article by Andre A. Orlov of Marquette University The Binding of Isaac Article by W. Dow Edgerton in Theology Today, 1987 Sodom and Gomorrah (Genesis 19:1-29) on the Internet Article by Susanne Scholz in Journal of Religion and Society, 1999 The Burial of Sarah: An Exegesis of Genesis 23 Article by Ben Kao in The Journal of Biblical Studies, 2001. For downloading only What "Really" Happened to Dinah: A Feminist Analysis of Genesis 34 Article by Susanne Scholz in Lectio Difficilior, a European E-Journal for Feminist Exegesis Defilement of Virgins in Biblical Law and the Case of Dinah (Genesis 34) Article by Alexander Rofé in Biblica, 2005 Unveiling the Versions:The Tactics of Tamar in Genesis 38:15 Article by John R. Huddlestun in Journal of Hebrew Scriptures, 2001 The First Deborah Article by Zahava Lambert Isaac and Ishmael: Brothers in Conflict Article by Leslie Hoppe, O.F.M. in Scripture from Scratch EXODUS Introduction to Exodus From the New American Bible Exodus: Deliverance and Covenant From Reading the Old Testament by Barry L. Bandstra Exodus iTanakh's collection of links, courtesy of R. Christopher Heard of Milligan College Translating Exodus Article by William H. C. Propp in The Bible and Interpretation. Describes first steps in translating Exodus 1-18, Anchor Bible The Feminine Touch in the Legend of Moses Article by Charles David Isbell Potiphar's Wife and the Cultural Template of Sacred Sexuality Article by Thalia Gur-Klein in Lectio Difficilior, a European E-Journal for Feminist Exegesis Lex Talionis in Exod 21:22-25: Its Origin and Context Article by Yung Suk Kim in Journal of Hebrew Scriptures - Volume 6 (2006) Exod 23,20-33 and the 'War of YHWH' Article by Hans Ausloos in Biblica, 1999 The Sabbatical/Jubilee Cycle and the Seven-Year Famine in Egypt Article by C. Carmichael in Biblica, 1999 Miriam - From Prophet to Leper Article by Ita Sheres and Anne K. Blau Ex 33 on God's face: A Lesson from the Enochic Tradition Article by Andre A. Orlov of Marquette University LEVITICUS Leviticus and Numbers: In the Wilderness From Reading the Old Testament by Barry L. Bandstra Introduction to Leviticus From the New American Bible Leviticus iTanakh's collection of links, courtesy of R. Christopher Heard of Milligan College Leviticus, Deconstruction and the Body Article by Francis Landy in Journal of Hebrew Scriptures, 1999 Was the Goat for Azazel Destined for the Wrath of God? Article by Jacqueline C.R. De Roo in Biblica, 2000 NUMBERS Introduction to Numbers From the New American Bible Numbers iTanakh's collection of links, courtesy of R. Christopher Heard of Milligan College DEUTERONOMY Introduction to Deuteronomy From the New American Bible Deuteronomy: The Torah of Moses >From Reading the Old Testament by Barry L. Bandstra Deuteronomy iTanakh's collection of links, courtesy of R. Christopher Heard of Milligan College Deuteronomy 21: 10-14 - The Beautiful Captive Woman Article by Pearl Elman in Women in Judaism: A Multidisciplinary Journal, 1997. Also here Bakhtin Revisits Deuteronomy: Narrative Theory and the Dialogical Event of Deut. 31:2 and 34:7 Article by David A. Bergen in Journal of Hebrew Scriptures, 1999 The Historical Books Towards a New History of Israel Article by Jan-Wim Wesselius in Journal of Hebrew Scriptures, 2000 New Light on the Nebiim from Alexandria: A Chronography to Replace the Deuteronomistic History Article by Philippe Guillaume in Journal of Hebrew Scriptures - Volume 5 (2004) JOSHUA Introduction to Joshua From the New American Bible Joshua: Conquest of Canaan >From Reading the Old Testament by Barry L. Bandstra Joshua iTanakh's collection of links, courtesy of R. Christopher Heard of Milligan College JUDGES Introduction to Judges From the New American Bible Judges: Securing the Land >From Reading the Old Testament by Barry L. Bandstra Judges iTanakh's collection of links, courtesy of R. Christopher Heard of Milligan College "The Hand of a Woman": Deborah and Yael (Judges 4) Article by Elie Assis in Journal of Hebrew Scriptures - Volume 5 (2005) Bargaining in Tov (Judges 11,4-11): The Many Directions of So-called Direct Speech Article by Kenneth M. Craig, Jr. in Biblica, 1998 A Metaphorical Etiology in Judges 18:12 Article by Uwe F. W. Bauer in Journal of Hebrew Scriptures, 2001 RUTH Introduction to Ruth From the New American Bible Ruth From Reading the Old Testament by Barry L. Bandstra Ruth iTanakh's collection of links, courtesy of R. Christopher Heard of Milligan College SAMUEL Samuel: Rise of the Monarchy From Reading the Old Testament by Barry L. Bandstra Samuel iTanakh's collection of links, courtesy of R. Christopher Heard of Milligan College Something Old, Something Older: Reconsidering 1 Sam. 2:27-36 Article by Mark Leuchter in Journal of Hebrew Scriptures - Volume 4 (2003) The Conquest of Power: Analysis of David and Solomon's Accession Histories Article by Caetano Minette de Tillesse in Journal of Hebrew Scriptures, 1997 Could Saul Rule Forever? A New Look at 1 Samuel 13:13-14 Article by Michael Avioz in Journal of Hebrew Scriptures - Volume 5 (2005) David and Abigail: A Non-Traditional View Article by Sandra S. Williams of the Judaic Studies Program, University of Central Florida Ledabber baššelî (2 Sam. 3:27) "to Talk Peace" Article by Meir Malul in Journal of Hebrew Scriptures - Volume 5 (2004) Society and the Promise to David: Reading 2 Samuel 7 Article by William M. Schniedewind in The Bible and Interpretation King David: A Biography Article by Steven McKenzie in The Bible and Interpretation. Author argues for a more realistic portrait of David than the one found in tradition KINGS Introduction to the First Book of Kings From the New American Bible Kings: History of the Kingdoms >From Reading the Old Testament by Barry L. Bandstra Kings iTanakh's collection of links, courtesy of R. Christopher Heard of Milligan College David, Solomon and Egypt Article by Paul S. Ash in The Bible and Interpretation Reconsidering the Composition of the Story of Solomon's Dream at Gibeon (1 Kings 3:4-15) Article by Michael Avioz in the Journal of Biblical Studies, 2006 The Dimensions and Capacity of the 'Molten Sea' in 1 Kgs 7,23.26 Article by George M. Hollenback in Biblica, 2000 Elijah's Sleeping Baal Article by H. Jacobson in Biblica, 1998 The Motif of the Sleeping Divinity Article by A. Mrozek and S. Votto in Biblica, 1999 Beware the Angry Prophet: 2 Kings 2:23-25 Article by Jim West in The Journal of Biblical Studies, 2001 Naaman and the Wild God of Israel Article by Michael A. King in Spirituality Today, 1986 The Embarrassing Footnote Article by Walter Brueggemann in Theology Today, 1987. At the beginning of the narrative [II Kings 6:8-23], Syria is a great threat. At the end of the narrative, Syria has gone home in peace. The intervention of Elisha which changed everything is unlikely. His decisive action consisted in a prayer and a feast New Light on Hezekiah’s Second Prophetic Story (2 Kgs 19,9b-35) Article by Nadav Na’aman in Biblica, 2000 A Note on the Personal Name Amon (2 Kings 21,19-26 || 2 Chr 33,21-25) Article by Dominic Rudman in Biblica, 2000 "Jehoiakim Slept with his Fathers..." (II Kings 24:6) - Did He? Article by Oded Lipschits in Journal of Hebrew Scriptures - Volume 4 (2002) CHRONICLES Chronicles From Reading the Old Testament by Barry L. Bandstra Chronicles iTanakh's collection of links, courtesy of R. Christopher Heard of Milligan College Chronicles and the Chronicler Article by Gary N. Knoppers in Journal of Hebrew Scriptures - Volume 6 (2006). A Response to I. Kalimi, An Ancient Israelite Historian: Studies in the Chronicler, his Time, Place and Writing (Van Gorcum, 2005) New Studies in Chronicles: A Discussion of Two Recently-Published Commentaries A panel discussion moderated by Melody D. Knowles in Journal of Hebrew Scriptures - Volume 5 (2005) Two Assyrian Campaigns against Hezekiah and Later Eighth Century Biblical Chronology Article by J. Goldberg in Biblica, 1999 Introduction to the First Book of Chronicles From the New American Bible Transformations in Meaning: Solomon's Accession in Chronicles Article by Christine Mitchell in Journal of Hebrew Scriptures - Volume 4 (2002) Echoes of Genesis in 1 Chronicles 4:9–10: An Intertextual and Contextual Reading of Jabez’s Prayer Article by R. Christopher Heard in Journal of Hebrew Scriptures - Volume 4 (2002) 1 Chronicles 9,26-33: Its Position in Chapter 9 Article by Piet B. Dirksen in Biblica, 1998 Chronistic Tendency in 1 Chr 18,10-11 Article by Piet B. Dirksen in Biblica, 1999 "Great Among His Brothers," but Who is He? Heterogeneity in the Composition of Judah Article by Gary N. Knoppers in Journal of Hebrew Scriptures, 2000 Introduction to the Second Book of Chronicles From the New American Bible EZRA AND NEHEMIAH Ezra and Nehemiah >From Reading the Old Testament by Barry L. Bandstra Ezra-Nehemiah iTanakh's collection of links, courtesy of R. Christopher Heard of Milligan College Introduction to Ezra From the New American Bible Introduction to Nehemiah From the New American Bible Nehemiah 9-10: Structure and Significance Article by Tamara Cohn Eskenazi in Journal of Hebrew Scriptures, 2001 JUDITH Introduction to Judith From the New American Bible TOBIT Introduction to Tobit From the New American Bible ESTHER Esther From Reading the Old Testament by Barry L. Bandstra Esther iTanakh's collection of links, courtesy of R. Christopher Heard of Milligan College Holy Disobedience in Esther Article by Karol Jackowski in Theology Today, 1989 MACCABEES Introduction to the First Book of Maccabees From the New American Bible Introduction to the Second Book of Maccabees From the New American Bible Living and Dying for the Law: The Mother-martyrs of 2 Maccabees By Susan Haber of McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada The Wisdom Books An Alternative Way to Redemption: Nature and Man in Wisdom Literature Article by Alviero Niccacci, O.F.M. of the Studium Biblicum Franciscanum in Jerusalem An Overview of the Wisdom Books and Theology Article by Alviero Niccacci, O.F.M. of the Studium Biblicum Franciscanum in Jerusalem JOB Introduction to Job From the New American Bible Job From Reading the Old Testament by Barry L. Bandstra Job iTanakh's collection of links, courtesy of R. Christopher Heard of Milligan College The Promise of Technology versus God's Promise in Job Article by David Strong in Theology Today, 1991 Job: Second Thoughts in the Land of Uz Article by Thomas G. Long in Theology Today, 1988 The Meaning of the Book of Job Article by Alviero Niccacci, O.F.M. of the Studium Biblicum Franciscanum in Jerusalem The Literary and Theological Function of Job's Wife in the Book of Job Article by Victor Sasson in Biblica, 1998 Mrs. Job Reevaluates Her God Article by Mary Crocker Cook Reflections on Job's Question Article by Santiago Sia in Spirituality Today, 1985 Qoheleth and Job: Diverse Responses to the Enigma of Evil Article by Rosemary Dewey, R.S.C.J., in Spirituality Today, 1985 Job Considered as a Conversion Account Article by Jon Alexander in Spirituality Today, 1990 The Core Story in the Prologue-Epilogue of the Book of Job Article by Aron Pinker in Journal of Hebrew Scriptures - Volume 6 (2006) Job, Hopeful or Hopeless? The Significance of xx in Job 16:19 and Job’s Changing Conceptions of Death Article by David Kummerow in Journal of Hebrew Scriptures - Volume 5 (2005) The So-called Ostrich in the God Speeches of the Book of Job (Job 39,13-18) Article by Arthur Walker-Jones in Biblica, 2005 PSALMS Introduction to Psalms From the New American Bible Psalms From Reading the Old Testament by Barry L. Bandstra Psalms iTanakh's collection of links, courtesy of R. Christopher Heard of Milligan College Praying the Psalms Article by Lawrence S. Cunningham in Theology Today, 1989 A Role-Taking Theory of Praying the Psalms: Using the Psalms as a Model for Structuring the Life of Prayer Article by Robert Moore Jumonville and Robert Woods in Journal of Biblical Studies, 2003 The Psalms All the psalms in text and audio The Psalms as Christian Prayers Article by John Thornhill in Theology@McAuley, 2002 Anti-Jewish Interpretations of Psalm 1 in Luther and in Modern German Protestantism Article by Uwe F. W. Bauer in Journal of Hebrew Scriptures, 1998 Erasmus' Commentary on Psalm 2 Article by Allan K. Jenkins in Journal of Hebrew Scriptures, 2000 A Touch of Support: Ps 3,6 and the Psalmist’s Experience Article by Ruth Fidler in Biblica, 2004 "Returning" to the Hospitality of the Lord: A Reconsideration of Psalm 23,5-6 Article by Andrew E. Arterbury and William H. Bellinger, Jr. in Biblica, 2005 A Proto-Masoretic Gloss in the Prayer for the King (Psalm 61:7-8)? Article by David Marcus of the Jewish Theological Seminary Psalm 95: Text, Context, and Intertext Article by W. Dennis Tucker, Jr. in Biblica, 2000 Form and Meaning in Psalm 131 Article by Bernard P. Robinson in Biblica, 1998 Body Imagery in Psalm 139 and its Significance for a Biblical Anthropology Article by Christl Maier in Lectio Difficilior, a European E-Journal for Feminist Exegesis Psalm 141: a Prayer for Discipline and Protection Article by Th. Boolj in Biblica, 2005 Evil and the Disruption of Order: A Structural Analysis of the Acrostics in the First Book of Psalms Article by Ronald Benun in Journal of Hebrew Scriptures - Volume 6 (2006) The Role of Space in the twl[mh yryv (Psalms 120–134) Article by Gert T.M. Prinsloo in Biblica, 2005 PROVERBS Introduction to Proverbs From the New American Bible Proverbs From Reading the Old Testament by Barry L. Bandstra Proverbs iTanakh's collection of links, courtesy of R. Christopher Heard of Milligan College Proverbs 1-9: A Commentary Article by Michael V. Fox in The Bible and Interpretation Nursling, Advisor, Architect? Nwm) and the Role of Wisdom in Proverbs 8,22-31 Article by V.A. Hurowitz in Biblica, 1999 ECCLESIASTES Introduction to Ecclesiastes From the New American Bible Ecclesiastes From Reading the Old Testament by Barry L. Bandstra Qoheleth/Ecclesiastes iTanakh's collection of links, courtesy of R. Christopher Heard of Milligan College A Specific Application of the Proverb in Ecclesiastes 1:15 Article by Bernon Lee in Journal of Hebrew Scriptures, 1997 What Happens in Qohelet 4:13-16 Article by Michael V. Fox in Journal of Hebrew Scriptures, 1997 Ecclesiastes: Adding "Life" to Your Years Article by Paul Zilonka, C.P. in Compassion, 1996 Qoheleth and Job: Diverse Responses to the Enigma of Evil Article by Rosemary Dewey, R.S.C.J., in Spirituality Today, 1985 Rivalry and Resignation: Girard and Qoheleth on the Divine-Human Relationship Article by Thomas Bolin in Biblica, 2004 SONG OF SONGS Introduction to Song of Songs From the New American Bible Song of Songs From Reading the Old Testament by Barry L. Bandstra Song of Songs iTanakh's collection of links, courtesy of R. Christopher Heard of Milligan College WISDOM Introduction to Wisdom From the New American Bible SIRACH Introduction to Sirach From the New American Bible Sirach 40,18-27 as ‘T@o=b-Spruch’ Article by Eric D. Reymond in Biblica, 2001 Some Methodological Considerations on the Rabbis' Knowledge of the Proverbs of Ben Sira Paper by Benjamin G.Wright On Sirach Presentations by Kevin P. Edgecomb in Berkeley, California. Comparison of Ziegler, Rahlfs, RSV, and NRSV versification in Sirach. Comparison of Weber's Vulgata and NRSV versification in Sirach The Prophets The Prophetic Books From the New American Bible Prophets and Prophetic Books >From Reading the Old Testament by Barry L. Bandstra Latter Prophets iTanakh's collection of links, courtesy of R. Christopher Heard of Milligan College On the Nature of Rethinking Prophetic Literature: Stirring a Neglected Stew (A Response to David L. Petersen) Article by James R. Linville in Journal of Hebrew Scriptures, 1999 ISAIAH Introduction to Isaiah From the New American Bible Isaiah From Reading the Old Testament by Barry L. Bandstra Isaiah iTanakh's collection of links, courtesy of R. Christopher Heard of Milligan College Undisclosed Speech: Patterns of Communication in the Book of Isaiah Article by Hanna Liss in Journal of Hebrew Scriptures - Volume 4 (2002) Isaiah's Ascent to See the Beloved: An Ancient Jewish Source for the Ascension of Isaiah Paper by Robert G. Hall, Hampden-Sydney College [You may encounter errors when you use Internet Explorer 6 for Windows to retrieve this article from the Ioudaios-L archives. Here is the workaround: uncheck the "Enable folder view for FTP sites" box at Tools -- Internet Options -- Advanced -- Browsing.] The Mystical Understanding in the Ascension of Isaiah Paper by Jonathan Knight, Diocese of Ely and University of Kent The Use of Isaiah 5,1-7 in the Parable of the Tenants (Mark 12,1-12; Matthew 21,33-46) Article by Wim J.C. Weren in Biblica, 1998 The Linkage Between Isaiah 7:14 and 9:6 Article by Harold R. Holmyard in The Journal of Biblical Studies, 2001 Isaiah 65, 20: Centenarians or Millenarians? Article by A. Gardner in Biblica, 2005 JEREMIAH Introduction to Jeremiah From the New American Bible Jeremiah From Reading the Old Testament by Barry L. Bandstra Jeremiah iTanakh's collection of links, courtesy of R. Christopher Heard of Milligan College LAMENTATIONS Lamentations From Reading the Old Testament by Barry L. Bandstra Lamentations iTanakh's collection of links, courtesy of R. Christopher Heard of Milligan College EZEKIEL Introduction to Ezekiel From the New American Bible Ezekiel: Difficult Prophet in Difficult Time Article by Irene Nowell, O.S.B. in Scripture from Scratch Ezekiel From Reading the Old Testament by Barry L. Bandstra Ezekiel iTanakh's collection of links, courtesy of R. Christopher Heard of Milligan College Delimiting the Countours of Israel in Ezek. 12:21-15 and 12:26-28 Article by Silvio Sergio Scatolini in Journal of Hebrew Scriptures, 2001 DANIEL Introduction to Daniel From the New American Bible Daniel: Beyond the Lion's Den Article by Wilfrid Harrington, O.P. in Scripture from Scratch Daniel From Reading the Old Testament by Barry L. Bandstra The Book of Daniel: Materials for Study Courtesy of Prof. Felix Just, S.J. of Loyola Marymount University Daniel iTanakh's collection of links, courtesy of R. Christopher Heard of Milligan College Daniel 7,2-14: Another Look at its Mythic Pattern Article by Anne E. Gardner in Biblica, 2001 HOSEA Introduction to Hosea From the New American Bible Hosea From Reading the Old Testament by Barry L. Bandstra Hosea iTanakh's collection of links, courtesy of R. Christopher Heard of Milligan College A Form-Critical Rereading of Hosea Article by Marvin A. Sweeney in Journal of Hebrew Scriptures, 1998 JOEL Introduction to Joel From the New American Bible Joel From Reading the Old Testament by Barry L. Bandstra Joel iTanakh's collection of links, courtesy of R. Christopher Heard of Milligan College Letting the "Bi-word" "Rule" in Joel 2:17 Article by James R. Linville in Journal of Hebrew Scriptures - Volume 5 (2004) AMOS Introduction to Amos From the New American Bible Amos From Reading the Old Testament by Barry L. Bandstra Amos A hypertext multimedia Bible commentary, part of the Postmodern Bible project directed by Tim Bulkeley of New Zealand Amos iTanakh's collection of links, courtesy of R. Christopher Heard of Milligan College Visions and Voices: Amos 7-9 Article by J.R. Linville in Biblica, 1999 Biblical Virtues for Our Time: The Prophet Amos on Love for the Poor Article by Paul Zilonka, C.P. in Compassion, 1998 Prophecy and Theater Article by William Doan and Terry Giles in Journal of Religion and Society, 2000 JONAH Introduction to Jonah From the New American Bible Jonah From Reading the Old Testament by Barry L. Bandstra Jonah iTanakh's collection of links, courtesy of R. Christopher Heard of Milligan College Conversation Analysis and the Book of Jonah: A Conversation Article by Cynthia L. Miller, Kenneth M. Craig Jr. and Raymond F. Person Jr. in Journal of Hebrew Scriptures, 1997 The End of Jonah is the Beginning of Wisdom Article by Ph. Guillaume in Biblica, 2006 MICAH Introduction to Micah From the New American Bible Micah From Reading the Old Testament by Barry L. Bandstra Micah iTanakh's collection of links, courtesy of R. Christopher Heard of Milligan College NAHUM Introduction to Nahum From the New American Bible Nahum From Reading the Old Testament by Barry L. Bandstra Nahum iTanakh's collection of links, courtesy of R. Christopher Heard of Milligan College Nahum and the Greek Tradition on Nineveh's Fall Article by Aron Pinker in Journal of Hebrew Scriptures - Volume 6 (2006) Upon an Attack in Nahum 2:2 Article by Aron Pinker in Journal of Hebrew Scriptures - Volume 5 (2004) The Hard "Sell" in Nah 3:4 Article by Aron Pinker in Journal of Hebrew Scriptures - Volume 5 (2004) HABAKKUK Introduction to Habakkuk From the New American Bible Habakkuk From Reading the Old Testament by Barry L. Bandstra Habakkuk iTanakh's collection of links, courtesy of R. Christopher Heard of Milligan College ZEPHANIAH Introduction to Zephaniah From the New American Bible Zephaniah From Reading the Old Testament by Barry L. Bandstra Zephaniah iTanakh's collection of links, courtesy of R. Christopher Heard of Milligan College A Note on Zephaniah Article by D. Rudman in Biblica, 1999 HAGGAI Introduction to Haggai From the New American Bible Haggai >From Reading the Old Testament by Barry L. Bandstra ZECHARIAH Introduction to Zechariah From the New American Bible Zechariah From Reading the Old Testament by Barry L. Bandstra Zechariah iTanakh's collection of links, courtesy of R. Christopher Heard of Milligan College Oil,Crowns and Thrones: Prophet, Priest and King in Zechariah 1:7-6:15 Article by Mark J. Boda in Journal of Hebrew Scriptures, 2001 The Temple Theophanies of Jaddus, Hyrcanus, and Zechariah Article by R. Gnuse in Biblica, 1998 MALACHI Introduction to Malachi From the New American Bible Malachi From Reading the Old Testament by Barry L. Bandstra Malachi iTanakh's collection of links, courtesy of R. Christopher Heard of Milligan College Broken links? Suggestions?