Mars Posted March 7, 2009 Posted March 7, 2009 Hey, can anyone recommend OT study books? I'm not really worried about the difficulty of the read, but I can't afford a $100 text book. Any LDS source need not be quoted; I can find those for myself.I'm interested in any real historical context to the OT. I'm really fascinated by political and religious settings of the day: who was who, why the messages were catered the way they were, and so forth.Anyone?Bueller?Bueller?Bueller?
maklelan Posted March 8, 2009 Posted March 8, 2009 Hey, can anyone recommend OT study books? I'm not really worried about the difficulty of the read, but I can't afford a $100 text book. Any LDS source need not be quoted; I can find those for myself.I'm interested in any real historical context to the OT. I'm really fascinated by political and religious settings of the day: who was who, why the messages were catered the way they were, and so forth.Anyone?Bueller?Bueller?Bueller?Well, you've got several. Probably the best is John Hayes, An Introduction to Old Testament Study. I'm helping to put together a book with Deseret Book called Jehovah and the World of the Old Testament that will cover the religious, social, and political background of the Old Testament world. I'm right now reading William Dever, Who Were the Early Israelites and Where Did They Come From? It's a pretty interesting read. I just finished Craig Evans and Emanuel Tov, Exploring the Origins of the Bible, which talks about canon formation and is great. It doesn't deal much with the text so much as the social aspect of Israel, but King and Stager, Life in Biblical Israel is a standard, as is John Collins, Introduction to the Hebrew Bible, and Hershel Shanks, Ancient Israel.
e=mc2 Posted March 8, 2009 Posted March 8, 2009 Well, you've got several. Probably the best is John Hayes, An Introduction to Old Testament Study. I'm helping to put together a book with Deseret Book called Jehovah and the World of the Old Testament that will cover the religious, social, and political background of the Old Testament world. I'm right now reading William Dever, Who Were the Early Israelites and Where Did They Come From? It's a pretty interesting read. I just finished Craig Evans and Emanuel Tov, Exploring the Origins of the Bible, which talks about canon formation and is great. It doesn't deal much with the text so much as the social aspect of Israel, but King and Stager, Life in Biblical Israel is a standard, as is John Collins, Introduction to the Hebrew Bible, and Hershel Shanks, Ancient Israel.After reading your list here, I recognize just how far I have actually fallen behind......sigh!
Mars Posted March 8, 2009 Author Posted March 8, 2009 mak: Wow, man, you linked 'em up to Amazon for me and everything! Thanks!
maklelan Posted March 8, 2009 Posted March 8, 2009 After reading your list here, I recognize just how far I have actually fallen behind......sigh! Hey, it's my job and my homework right now. I've gotta be on the ball. On a side note, I just got accepted to Claremont Graduate University's PhD program in Hebrew Bible, so I'll be burning through the textbooks even quicker come this fall.
Nevo Posted March 8, 2009 Posted March 8, 2009 On a side note, I just got accepted to Claremont Graduate University's PhD program in Hebrew Bible, so I'll be burning through the textbooks even quicker come this fall.That's great, mak! Congratulations!
David Bokovoy Posted March 8, 2009 Posted March 8, 2009 Hey, it's my job and my homework right now. I've gotta be on the ball. On a side note, I just got accepted to Claremont Graduate University's PhD program in Hebrew Bible, so I'll be burning through the textbooks even quicker come this fall.Congratulations, Brother! Really pleased to hear this. They've got a very strong program. Marvin Sweeney will be a great scholar to study with.
David Bokovoy Posted March 8, 2009 Posted March 8, 2009 Hey, can anyone recommend OT study books? I'm not really worried about the difficulty of the read, but I can't afford a $100 text book. Any LDS source need not be quoted; I can find those for myself.I'm interested in any real historical context to the OT. I'm really fascinated by political and religious settings of the day: who was who, why the messages were catered the way they were, and so forth.Anyone?Bueller?Bueller?Bueller?Hey Mars,For an introduction to critical issues, I would highly recommend Marc Brettler's, How to Read the Bible published by the Jewish Publication Society. He's a great scholar and the book is very well-written. http://www.amazon.com/How-Read-Bible-Marc-...2244&sr=8-1 It would be required reading for any Intro. to the Hebrew Bible class I taught. best,-DB
Bill Hamblin Posted March 8, 2009 Posted March 8, 2009 On a side note, I just got accepted to Claremont Graduate University's PhD program in Hebrew Bible, so I'll be burning through the textbooks even quicker come this fall.Congratulations!!! (I'd like to think the letter of recommendation I wrote for you was helpful, but I suspect you got in all on your own merit!)
e=mc2 Posted March 8, 2009 Posted March 8, 2009 Hey, it's my job and my homework right now. I've gotta be on the ball. On a side note, I just got accepted to Claremont Graduate University's PhD program in Hebrew Bible, so I'll be burning through the textbooks even quicker come this fall.FAN-LUVIN-TASTIC! Wanna see who gets through the Hebrew Bible in Hebrew first? I am just finishing Genesis and moving into Exodus. It is seriously getting interesting.
Ron Beron Posted March 8, 2009 Posted March 8, 2009 Hey, it's my job and my homework right now. I've gotta be on the ball. On a side note, I just got accepted to Claremont Graduate University's PhD program in Hebrew Bible, so I'll be burning through the textbooks even quicker come this fall.Congratulations!! Good school.
Ron Beron Posted March 8, 2009 Posted March 8, 2009 FAN-LUVIN-TASTIC! Wanna see who gets through the Hebrew Bible in Hebrew first? I am just finishing Genesis and moving into Exodus. It is seriously getting interesting.If we can do it in Japanese I'm game, but I suppose that isn't really the point, is it?
maklelan Posted March 8, 2009 Posted March 8, 2009 Hey, thanks everybody. I'm still waiting to hear about money, but my wife is already trying to buy a year pass to Disneyland. It'll be great to work with Sweeney and De Troyer. Evidently there's an LDS girl named Beth down there right now doing an MA in Hebrew Bible. I'm trying to get in touch with her but I can't find any contact information. Strathearn and Wayment can only offer info on New Testament stuff.
maklelan Posted March 8, 2009 Posted March 8, 2009 Hey Mars,For an introduction to critical issues, I would highly recommend Marc Brettler's, How to Read the Bible published by the Jewish Publication Society. He's a great scholar and the book is very well-written. http://www.amazon.com/How-Read-Bible-Marc-...2244&sr=8-1 It would be required reading for any Intro. to the Hebrew Bible class I taught. best,-DBSomehow that one slipped by me, but I just ordered it. Thanks for the info.
David Bokovoy Posted March 8, 2009 Posted March 8, 2009 Hey, thanks everybody. I'm still waiting to hear about money, but my wife is already trying to buy a year pass to Disneyland. It'll be great to work with Sweeney and De Troyer. Evidently there's an LDS girl named Beth down there right now doing an MA in Hebrew Bible. I'm trying to get in touch with her but I can't find any contact information. Strathearn and Wayment can only offer info on New Testament stuff.Man, I'm so jealous! You don't even know. I want to live in Southern, CA and go to Disneyland. My wife got tired of the New England cold and left me and the kids for San Diego. I hope she comes back someday. Dang!
David Bokovoy Posted March 8, 2009 Posted March 8, 2009 I really enjoyed The Bible As It Was.Agreed. That is a really great book!
e=mc2 Posted March 8, 2009 Posted March 8, 2009 Agreed. That is a really great book!Wait a sec...... isn't Kugel supposed to be some kind of scholar? Man, I had that book in my hands and didn't buy it, and now it's off the shelves. I hope Barnes & Noble re-orders it. I will purchase it next time. Oh hey! I did happen to be intelligent enough to get A Reader's Hebrew Bible by A. Philip Brown II, and Bryan W. Smith, by Zondervan. Heh, $50, that's why Kugel and ole whatshisnose has to wait for another couple weeks. Crimany man, my local used bookstore has so *many* darn good exegetical commentaries that I have been blowing my money on them this last month. Can't get em anywhere else. The problem is they are all about the Greek New Testament - LOL! Not much help with Hebrew, I just gotta admit, but hey, it's getting me into the Greek. Woo hoo!
David Bokovoy Posted March 8, 2009 Posted March 8, 2009 Wait a sec...... isn't Kugel supposed to be some kind of scholar? Man, I had that book in my hands and didn't buy it, and now it's off the shelves. I hope Barnes & Noble re-orders it. I will purchase it next time. Oh hey! I did happen to be intelligent enough to get A Reader's Hebrew Bible by A. Philip Brown II, and Bryan W. Smith, by Zondervan. Heh, $50, that's why Kugel and ole whatshisnose has to wait for another couple weeks. Crimany man, my local used bookstore has so *many* darn good exegetical commentaries that I have been blowing my money on them this last month. Can't get em anywhere else. The problem is they are all about the Greek New Testament - LOL! Not much help with Hebrew, I just gotta admit, but hey, it's getting me into the Greek. Woo hoo!You just need to come out to Boston and hit the Christian Book Distributer warehouse sales with me. Next one is March 28th. They have hundreds of academic books that have been slightly damaged on a first come first serve basis. If you can fight through the conservative fundamentalists and home school fanatics, you can always score some unbelievable deals.
e=mc2 Posted March 8, 2009 Posted March 8, 2009 You just need to come out to Boston and hit the Christian Book Distributer warehouse sales with me. Next one is March 28th. They have hundreds of academic books that have been slightly damaged on a first come first serve basis. If you can fight through the conservative fundamentalists and home school fanatics, you can always score some unbelievable deals.Oh thou tempter! Hey by the way, are you allowing comments on your blog here on these boards? I have tried to post quite a few posts, and I don't see em.
Ron Beron Posted March 8, 2009 Posted March 8, 2009 Man, I'm so jealous! You don't even know. I want to live in Southern, CA and go to Disneyland. My wife got tired of the New England cold and left me and the kids for San Diego. I hope she comes back someday. Dang!Ahhhh....yes....the livin is fine here. I think it is about 76 degrees now. People are BBQing and playing in the sun or at least sitting in the pews. Forget Disneyland...Boston doesn't have Surf City.
David Bokovoy Posted March 8, 2009 Posted March 8, 2009 Ahhhh....yes....the livin is fine here. I think it is about 76 degrees now. People are BBQing and playing in the sun or at least sitting in the pews. Forget Disneyland...Boston doesn't have Surf City.True enough, but I got to tell you it's been sunny and in the 60's today and last I checked the ocean temp had warmed up to 40 degrees. Too cold for diving but not for surfing. Not by a long shot, my friend.
David Bokovoy Posted March 8, 2009 Posted March 8, 2009 Oh thou tempter! Hey by the way, are you allowing comments on your blog here on these boards? I have tried to post quite a few posts, and I don't see em.Of course, Brother! You can post comments on my blog here and at the www.davidbokovoy.com site. I'm going to put some stuff up this evening on enthronement and the BofA.
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