The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Bible and Theology (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780199858699)

The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Bible and Theology (OEBT) is a new encyclopedic treatment of major theological issues and themes in the Bible that surpasses all similar reference works in scope and significance. Leading scholars provide extensive overviews of key topics, offering analyses of the trajectory and reception history of theological issues as well as critical assessment of Near Eastern and Greco-Roman antecedents for Old and New Testament perspectives. While many entries address the Bible's historical context, including traditional theological perspectives on creation, sin, covenant, grace, and forgiveness, others are more rooted in modern issues, featuring biblical perspectives on contemporary concerns such as wealth and poverty, gender/race discrimination, and market economics.

The two-volume OEBT contains 168 entries ranging in length from 2,000 to 8,000 words. With bibliographic references and suggestions for further reading, each entry affords students and scholars a comprehensive topical and methodological summary of the topic that serves as both a go-to reference and a starting point for original research. The OEBT's distinctive approach and range of entries make it a unique resource that fills a void in biblical scholarship.

Author: Samuel E. Balentine
ISBN-10: 0199858691
ISBN-13: 9780199858699
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Language: English
Published: 04/01/2015
Pages: 1200
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 9.05lbs
Size: 11.90h x 9.50w x 4.10d

Review Citation(s):
Library Journal 06/01/2015 pg. 133
Booklist 07/01/2015 pg. 4
Choice 10/01/2015