Language, Theology, and the Bible
Essays in Honour of James Barr
Language, Theology, and the Bible
Essays in Honour of James Barr
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Publisher: Oxford University Press
ISBN: 9780198261919
Number of Pages: 432
Published: 21/04/1994
Width: 14.5 cm
Height: 22.1 cm
James Barr is a Professor of the Hebrew Bible at Vanderbilt University, and was formerly Regius Professor of Hebrew at Oxford. This is a collection of essays in honour of his seventieth birthday by twenty-four leading figures in biblical studies and theology in Britain, North America and Europe. Barr's own work covers an enormous range, from highly detailed linguistic and textual study of the biblical languages and ancient versions, to broad issues in the interpretation of the Bible and its place in theology. The essays assembled here mirror the range of these interests, with essays on textual criticism, linguistics, biblical translation, theological themes in the Bible, and the history of biblical scholarship. There is also an evaluation of Barr's work by the editors.
Contributors:
Samuel Balentine, John Barton, Bertil Albrektson, Emanuel Tov, Jeremy Hughes, Robert Hanhart, Edward Ullendorff, Ernest Nicholson, Douglas Knight, John Emerton, Lothar Perlitt, Joseph Blenkinsopp, P. D. Miller, James L. Mays, Walter Harrelson, Hans Barstad, Michael Fishbane, William Scott Green, Jane Barr, Brevard Childs, Rudolf Smend, John McIntyre, Dietrich Ritschl, Maurice Wiles.
James Barr; 1. James Barr's Quest for Sound and Adequate Biblical Interpretaion; 2. James Barr as Critic and Theologian 3. Translation and Emendation; 4. Glosses, Interpolations, and Other Types of Scribal Additions in the Text of the Hebrew Bible. 5. Postbiblical Features of Biblical Hebrew Vocalisation; 6 . Die Ubersetzung der Septuaginta im Licht ihr vorgegebener und auf ihr grundender Tradition; 7. Could Isaiah understand the ha'arets Newspaper?8. Story and History in the Old Testament; 9. The Social Basis of Morality and Religion in Ancient Israel; 10. When did Terah die (Gen. 11:32)? 11. Der Staatsgedanke im Deuteronium; 12. The Nehemiah Autobiographical Memoir; 13. The Theological Significance of Biblical Poetry; 14. The Centre of the Psalms; 15. Isaiah 35 in Recent Research and Translation; 16. The Future of the 'Servant Songs'; 17. Arm of the Lord: Biblical Myth, Rabbinic Midrash, and the Mystery of History; 18. Ancient Judaism: Contours and Complexity; 19. Luis de Leon and the Song of Songs; 20. Biblical Scholarship in the Seventeenth Century: A Study in Ecumenics; 21. Karl Budde (1850-1935); 22. Historical Criticism in a 'History -Centred Value System'; 23. Welchen Sinn hat die Suche nach Strukturen hinter Texten? 24. Newton and the Bible ; Bibliography; Index.
'considerable importance for scholars and interest for the general reader'
Kenneth B. Wilson, Methodist Recorder 'The group of internationally renowned scholars present studies which other scholars will discuss for many years to come.'
The Expository Times, Volume 106, Number 3, December 1994 Will be of interest to all students of scripture. The reputations of the contributors guarantee the value of the collection. The articles are wide-ranging ... a great scholar receives here a fitting tribute from his peers. * Religious Studies Review * There is something here to reflect very many of Barr's own diverse interests ... A truly diverse collection ... and surely there will be much here to give pleasure to James Barr himself and enlightenment to other readers. * Journal of Theological Studies * In the tradition of such feasts, the menu is rich. Whether you are mostly interested in the text of the Hebrew Bible, or in the Hebrew language, or in the history of criticism, or in theology, there are dishes of nourishing learning for you. * Reviews in Religion and Theology *
