Insightful Books on the Bible

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	"Garbini was somewhat at the forefront of the new biblical criticism. (His 'History and Ideology in Ancient Israel' is fantastic, too.) Eye-opening examination of Second Temple rivalries."

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	"A bit repetitive here and there, but worth the effort. The history of ancient Palestine included here is priceless."

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	"By no means an easy read - Thompson's use of English is clunky. But his insights ARE extraordinary; gems on every page."

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	"A more joined-up study, this book focuses on Benjaminite influences on the formation of the OT. Astonishing vision from a major academic in the UK."

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	"Another offering from the Copenhagen school of OT interpretation. Chunky, but eminently readable. Full of insights on the way literary criticism went astray."

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	"Mack is a fairly conservative scholar. A study of the development of Mark: pretty plausible, and certainly a whole lot more convincing than earlier theories."

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	"An attempt to get back to the real Jesus. Possibly flawed here and there, but still several strides in a better direction."

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	"A summary of how the New Testament might have been put together."

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	"Not on the Bible per se - but fully engaged with what the Bible might really be."

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	"A straightforward exposition from an older mindset, but still honest and very well written. Final part on Wisdom writings particularly good. (Published in the UK as 'The Living World of the OT'.)"

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	"The demolition of Albright's vision of how archaeology was going to "prove" the historicity of the OT. It did no such thing, as this book explains."

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	"David (through the psalms) and Solomon (through wisdom writings) are foundational to the OT - as is the vision of their kingdom. This book punches a hole in the psychodrama played before us."