Bible Review
Bible Review opens the realm of Biblical scholarship to a non-academic audience. World-renown scholars detail the latest in Biblical interpretation and why it matters. These important pieces are paired with stunning art, which makes the text come to life before your eyes. Anyone interested in the Bible should read this seminal magazine.
1993 BAS Publication Awards
The Biblical Archaeology Society Publication Awards recognize the best new books on archaeology and the Bible. Made possible by a generous gift from the Leopold and Clara M. Fellner Charitable Foundation by its Trustee Frederick L. Simmons, the 1993 awards are for books published in 1991 and 1992.
Bible Quiz
Laughter
1. Which couple laughed at the incredibility of God’s promise to them?
2. Which son brought laughter to his mother?
3. Which king was laughed at when he invited people from all over Israel to celebrate the Passover?
4. Who advised that laughter should change to mourning?
5. Who referred to himself as laughingstock?
6 Who laughed at Nehemiah’s attempt to rebuild Jerusalem’s walls?
BRiefs
In Memoriam Pamela Vermes
Pamela Vermes, writer, book critic and literary editor of the Journal of Jewish Studies since 1976, died of lung cancer on June 10, 1993. She was 74 years old.
Book Notes
Noncanonical Writings and New Testament Interpretation
Craig A. Evans (Hendrickson, 1992)
Bible Books
Divergent Paths
The Partings of the Ways Between Christianity and Judaism and Their Significance for the Character of Christianity
Historical Criticism and Beyond
The Future Is Now
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