Book Notes

New Testament Apocrypha, vol. 1: Gospels and Related Writings

Wilhelm Schneemelcher English transl. edited by R. McL. Wilson (Louisville: Westminster/John Knox Press, 1991)

This standard authoritative reference work has been extensively revised, expanded and updated for the first time since 1963. A study of extra-canonical gospel literature, it is a valuable collection of primary sources for students of ancient Christianity. Important texts from the Nag Hammadi Library are included in full, accompanied by detailed introductions.

Ezekiel: A New Heart

Bruce Vawter and Leslie J. Hoppe (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1991)

Part of the International Theological Commentary series, this volume describes itself as written by Christians to help believers use the Old Testament. The book focuses on theological themes, stressing proclamation of judgment and salvation as vital words for every age.

Psalms

John Day (Sheffield, UK: JSOT Press, 1990)

An addition to the Old Testament Guides series, this volume is a comprehensive, readable introduction to the Psalms. Following general categories developed by the German scholar H. Gunkel, Day discusses the various psalm types, the composition of the Psalter, the attribution of various psalms and the theology and history of their interpretation.