"One of the best introductions to the Hebrew bible available today to theological students. [It] offers a clear theological and historical presentation of the history of Israel. The easy narrative style and the insightful presentation of the content and message of the biblical books stimulate students to read the book and participate in a dialogue with the writers. I have used People of the Covenant for more than ten years as a primary text in myclasses and I welcome the arrival of a fourth edition."--Claude F. Mariottini, Northern Baptist Theological Seminary--Lombar"A useful introductory text for students who wish to pursue a critical approach to the Hebrew Bible. The authors have written clearly but cogently. The glossary and bibliographies and other suggested readings will prove to be very helpful. The fourth edition of this work reveals that it has been carefully updated."--John F. Craghan, St. Norbert College"My students liked this textbook for the most part and found it easy to read and understand."--Janet Jerrow, Southern Methodist University"This textbook provides a good overview of the material relating to the Pintateuch, Historical Books, and Prophetic Tradition."--Gregory J. Polan, OSB, Conception Seminary College"A well-tested historical approach to the Hebrew bible and the history of Israel in the biblical period."--William G. Gartig, Xavier University"A good text for advanced classes".--Ernest Stoffel,Queens College--Charlotte"Good organization of usually unwieldy material. Thorough attention to various areas of biblical criticism, especially feminist hermeneutics, without compromising the integrity of the text. Geography and archaeology are treated adequately, without frustrating the reader....Good charts. I like the scholarly footnotes!" --Mara Kelly-Zukowski, Felician College--Lodi"Extremely fine text, current and very readable".--Dr. Bruce Beck, Owensboro Community College--Owensboro"I have used this book for a number of years and find it completely satisfactory."--Karen Joines, Sanford University"People of The Covenant is a comprehensive, well written introduction to the hebrew bible".--Walter D. Zorn, Lincoln Christan College + Seminary--Lincoln"This is one of the best introductions to hebrew bible available today to theological students. [It] offers a clear theological and historical presentation of the history of Israel. The easy narrative style and the insightful presentation of the content and message of the biblical books stimulate theological students to read the book and participate in a dialogue with the writers. I have used People of the Covenant for more than ten years as a primarytext in my classes and I welcome the arrival of a fourth edition." --Claude F. Mariottini, Northern Baptist Theological Seminary--Lombar"This book is thoughtful, sensitive, and complete. Historically sound." --Allen Podet, State University College at Buffalo"More than an introduction, People of the Covenant is an encouragement to every bible student to learn more about their theological roots." --Dr. John Shumate, Christian Heritage College"A useful introductory text for students who wish to pursue a critical approach to the Hebrew Bible. The authors have written clearly but cogently. The glossary and bibliographies and other suggested readings will prove to be very helpful. The fourth edition of this work reveals that it has been carefully updated."--John F. Craghan, St. Norbert College"This is a thorough introduction to the study, history, and literature of the Hebrew Bible." --Jeff Fager, Kentucky Wesleyan College"The opening section does a superb job of introducing students to critical concerns and methodologies in contemporary Old Testament studies." --W. P. Steeger, Ouachita Baptist University"A splendid survey of the Jewish Bible and recent discussions of its interpretation." --David M. Hay, Coe College"[E]xtremely well organized. It is comprehensive and competent." --David Lieber, University of Judaism, CA"This new edition is an improvement. I continue to like the organization of the material Use of the NRSV is to be commended." --Merlin D. Rehm, Concordia College"I used the book as a required text for several years in college courses. It improves with each edition. It is competent, fair, and up-to-date. Scholarship is excellent. An excellent text for non-religion majors as well as for beginning religion students. May the book have a long life." --Thomas G. Smothers, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary"A good standard text which has been improved by the revisions and additions, e.g., the section on the ANE prior to Abraham. There are useful pictures, maps, and charts." --Gregory Armstrong, Sweet Briar College"[H]ighly recommended as a text for college or an introductory seminary course."--The Bible Today"An excellent, lively introduction to the Hebrew Testament, informed by a broad, catholic approach to the function of religion."--Dan O'Bryan, Sierra Nevada College"A fine, fine textbook, thoughfuly tailored to the needs of students."--Mark Johnson, Marquette University"An excellent, readable introduction using current research admirably."--A. Podet, Buffalo State College
