Presents a reconstruction of the history of Ancient Israel in biblical times, taking into account biblical and extra-biblical texts as well as archaeological material.
Bernd U. Schipper Books
Gerhard von Rad and the Study of Wisdom Literature
- 476 pages
- 17 hours of reading
The book offers a reevaluation of Gerhard von Rad's influential work on biblical wisdom literature, highlighting his key contributions while incorporating contemporary methods in the field. A collection of essays by various contributors, it serves as a critical resource for both specialists in wisdom studies and scholars of the Hebrew Bible, bridging historical insights with modern academic approaches. This comprehensive analysis underscores the lasting impact of von Rad's research on the understanding of ancient Israelite wisdom literature over the past fifty years.
The Hermeneutics of Torah
Proverbs 2, Deuteronomy, and the Composition of Proverbs 1-9
- 392 pages
- 14 hours of reading
The book presents a thorough examination of how the book of Proverbs engages with the concept of divine law, or torah, countering the longstanding belief that these theological traditions are absent. Through detailed analysis, particularly of Proverbs 2, Schipper reveals the complex interplay between wisdom and torah in a postexilic context, highlighting humanity's capacity to embody the will of YHWH as expressed in the divine torah. This revised edition reflects Schipper's ongoing research and insights into biblical scholarship.
Ob Mose, David, Salomo oder das Babylonische Exil – die Geschichte Israels stellt sich heute völlig anders dar als noch vor einigen Jahren. Bernd U. Schipper rekonstruiert auf der Grundlage von außerbiblischen Quellen und archäologischen Funden die Geschichte des antiken Israel neu. So geraten Städte, Ereignisse, Tempel und Kulte Israels in den Blick, von denen die Bibel nichts weiß. Ein «Muss» für alle, die sich auf dem neuesten Forschungsstand über die Geschichte hinter den biblischen Geschichten informieren wollen.
