I am excited to announce the release of this new book aimed at both scholars and students which explores the pluriformity of religious belief in Ancient Israel and Judah. A book such as this on diversity is, I think, long overdue in the field and we are very lucky to be able to publish such a volume. The book, which is edited by Francesca Stavrakopoulou (star of Channel 4 - see the new series on The History of the Bible) and John Barton, has received high praise already from people far better equipped to judge than I:
‘This remarkable volume represents the eye of the storm in current biblical scholarship’
Bernhard Lang
‘Contributors present here a wide range of religious practices diversified geographically, topographically, and sociologically, in the process illuminating many fascinating by-ways of scholarship. The editors and contributors are to be congratulated on putting together a composite image of religion in practice under the rubric of religious diversity. This is a book not to be missed.’
Joseph Blenkinsopp, University of Notre Dame, USA.
‘In this timely volume, leading scholars from various countries and traditions address key aspects of the religious pluriformity of ancient Israel and Judah. They present a wide readership with fine essays on the highly diverse religious culture(s) of the 'land of the Bible', based on methodologically sound, critical explorations of the relevant biblical texts and ancient artefacts. This collection is an excellent contribution to the current lively debate on the religious history of Israel and Judah, providing its readers with significant, provocative insights and much food for thought.’
Joachim Schaper, University of Aberdeen, UK.
Available to order in the UK now and in the US in a couple of months.
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