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3 reviews

Westminster John Knox Press, 1998

Good, but Don't Leave the Scholars Unchallenged
When I first picked up this book, I expected it to be more conservative than it was. But it takes what is termed a "liberal" leaning; that is, for instance, an author will state that a particular prophetic text was written later (after the prophetic fulfillment) because they don't believe in supernatural predictions. Despite this liberalness, which is why I didn't give the book 5 stars, it does ...

The Old Testament: Its Background, Growth, & Content
Steven L. McKenzie, John Kaltner

Abingdon Press, 2007

In a clear straightforward style that avoids distortion or oversimplification, Kaltner and McKenzie examine the historical background and content of the Old Testament and detail the role of scribes and translators in handing down the Scripture through the centuries.

To Each Its Own Meaning: An Introduction to Biblical Criticisms and Their Application

1 review

Westminster John Knox Press, 1999

An excellent survey of scholarly approaches to the Bible.
This volume provides an excellent overview of the major current scholarly approaches to the Bible. The contributions are written as introductions to these approaches, so the book is ideal for students, ministers, and anyone else interested in learning the questions scholars consider when studying the Bible. Each chapter includes not only a theoretical discussion of the method under consideration, ...

King David : A Biography

7 reviews
Steven L. McKenzie

Oxford University Press, USA, 2000

Excellent blend of historical writing and historical method
McKenzie has done a remarkable job of writing a biography of a man for whom the only substantial source, the Bible, was written long after the fact with a specific agenda. Through a careful, critical reading of the Biblical accounts of David's life, McKenzie is able to recover a surprising amount of historical information, and his arguments are generally quite sound. Although as he admits ...

All God's Children: A Biblical Critique of Racism
Steven L. McKenzie

Westminster John Knox Press, 1997

A century ago, many people used the Bible to defend racist beliefs and practices. Now, Steven McKenzie insists that the Bible's true message leads Christians away from the evils of racism and narrowness of bigotry to God's vision of humanity, free from racial division. In the Old Testament, Israel was called beyond nationalistic pride, and Christ's church in the New Testament began as an inclusive community. McKenzie demonstrates that the Bible ...

Covenant (Understanding Biblical Themes)
Steven L. McKenzie

Chalice Press, 2000

The Trouble With Kings: The Composition of the Book of Kings in the Deuteronomistic History (Supplements to ...
Steven L. McKenzie

Brill Academic Publishers, 1997

This book investigates the composition of the book of Kings and its implications for the Deuteronomistic History (DH) of which it is a part. McKenzie analyses Kings on the basis of Noth's model of a single author/editor behind the original DH. He contends that the Deuteronomist (Dtr) wrote the series of oracles against the Northern royal houses without utilizing a prior, running prophetic document that some scholars have ...

How to Read the Bible: History, Prophecy, Literature--Why Modern Readers Need to Know the Difference, and ...

3 reviews
Steven L. McKenzie

Oxford University Press, USA, 2005

Reading for context, not just words
Throughout history there has been no shortage of ways that people have read the bible: as literal truth, as an allegory, as history, as prophecy or as a guidebook. Professor McKenzie takes the bible as an important book, but one that needs to be read in context. The Bible was not written as a single book at a single time by a single author. Rather it is written by many, in many different ages ...

Beyond Babel: A Handbook for Biblical Hebrew and Related Languages (Resources for Biblical Study)

1 review

Society of Biblical Literature, 2002

Great book - wish there was more of it!
This book is not so much a handbook as it is a basic introduction to near eastern languages and literature. It is geared toward beginning/intermediate students of biblical hebrew who want to supplement their studies with comparative methods. This book will give you a small taste of the field without excess detail or jargon. Each chapter focuses on a particular language, providing a brief ...

Rethinking the Foundations: Historiography in the Ancient World and in the Bible : Essays in Honour of John ...

Walter de Gruyter, 2000

In this Festschrift for John Van Seters the problem of Old Testament "historiography" is at the center. Well-known scholars deal with the topic in relevant studies.

König David. Eine Biographie.
Steven L. McKenzie

Gruyter, 2002

How to Read the Bible
Steven L. McKenzie

Oxford Univ Pr, 2005

El Rey David
Steven L. McKenzie

Editoral Planeta, 2002

1-2 Chronicles (Abingdon Old Testament Commentaries)

1 review
Steven L. McKenzie

Abingdon Press, 2004

Good Introductory Commentary on 1 & 2 Chronicles
Steven L. McKenzie is Professor of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament at Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee. He holds a B.A. (summa cum laude) and an M.Div. from Abilene Christian University and the Th.D. from Harvard University.. He is currently president of the board of governors of the Institute of Egyptian Art and Archaeology at the University of Memphis. In recent years, the books of 1 and 2 ...

Manasseh Through the Eyes of the Deuteronomist: The Manasseh Account (2 Kings 21: 1-18) and the Final ...
Steven L. McKenzie

American Oriental Society, 1998

This digital document is an article from The Journal of the American Oriental Society, published by American Oriental Society on July 1, 1998. The length of the article is 899 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser. Citation Details Title: Manasseh ...

The Bible Set: Consisting of How to Read the Bible and The Access Bible
Steven L. McKenzie, Gail R. O'Day, ...

Oxford University Press, USA, 2005

Drawing on the best scholarship,The Access Bible has been carefully written and edited so that those new to the world of Bible study can just pick it up--and start reading. Combined with How to Read the Bible--a witty and insightful guide to understanding the Bible--this set will prove invaluable for those just starting to explore the scriptures.

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