Authors from diverse backgrounds present introductory articles, section introductions, and individual book articles. Three themes are addressed: the text in its ancient context, in the interpretive tradition, and in contemporary discussion.
The contributors bring a rich diversity of perspectives to the task of connecting solid historical critical analysis of Scripture with sensitivity to theological, cultural, and interpretive issues.
In depth articles on each of the canonical books of the Bible, major apocryphal books, important noncanonical texts, and thematic essays on topics such as canonicity, textual criticism, and translation.