Richard Soulen and R. Kendall Soulen have thoroughly revised this comprehensive guide to the basic terms and concepts of biblical criticism. Integrating the newest methods and theories of biblical studies, this third edition contains over eight hundred terms, phrases, names, explanations of common abbreviations, notes on major methodologies and exegetical basics, biographical sketches of key figures in the history of research, analytical outlines of fundamental critical problems, a list of bibliographic tools, plus an invaluable diagram of biblical interpretation. Everything a student needs for a class in biblical interpretation.