History Of Biblical Interpretation Volume 1

This first volume of A History of Biblical Interpretation explores interpreters and their methods in the ancient period, from the very earliest stages to the time when the canons of Judaism and Christianity gained general acceptance. The second part of the book probes themes specific to Christian interpretation of the biblical texts. Destined to be a standard resource on the history of biblical interpretation. Contributors: Peder Borgen, Dennis Brown, James H. Charlesworth, Philip R. Davies, Craig A. Evans, Harry Gamble, Leonard Greenspoon, Alan J. Hauser, Donald H. Juel, Martin McNamara, Esther Menn, Richard A. Norris Jr., Gary G. Porton, James A. Sanders, Joseph Trigg, Duane F. Watson, Frances Young.