Everett Fox is a scholar dedicated to exploring the rhetoric and internal coherence of the Hebrew Bible, focusing on how these qualities can be faithfully rendered in translation. His work delves into the Bible's transformation across generations, using biblical texts as windows into the attitudes and concerns of Jewish people throughout history. Beyond scholarly pursuits, Fox has engaged in translating scripture in ways that echo the original Hebrew text, and his work has extended to consulting on film projects and collaborating with artists to place biblical narratives within contemporary contexts.
The translation by Everett Fox captures the nuances of the Hebrew text, including its echoes, allusions, and wordplays, making it a standout among biblical translations. Accompanied by extensive commentary and insightful notes, this work offers readers a deeper understanding of the Bible's authentic voice, appealing to scholars and theologians across various denominations.
This textbook applies the dynamics of inquiry teaching to recreate an authentically rabbinic study environment. Students read a summary of each parashah, focus on specific verses involving a character's behavior, answer questions derived from those verses, and explore midrashim that address the same question.
This resource serves as a foundational text for participants in the Disciple: Into The Word Into The World program, offering essential readings for group study and research. It includes key biblical texts such as Genesis, Exodus, the Gospel of Luke, and Acts of the Apostles, along with reference materials like the Harper Collins Bible Dictionary and the Oxford Bible Atlas. Additionally, it features assignment sheets to facilitate learning and engagement with the material.