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A God of Faithfulness

Essays in Honour of J. Gordon McConville on his 60th Birthday

Jamie A Grant editor Gordon Wenham editor Alison Lo editor

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Published:20th Jun '13

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This is a Festschrift dedicated to J. Gordon McConville on the occasion of his 60th birthday. This Festschrift is published on the occasion of J. Gordon McConville's 60th birthday in recognition of the outstanding contribution that he has made to the field of Old Testament studies over the last 25 years. The collection incorporates 13 essays written by colleagues, friends and former research students along with an introduction and complete list of McConville's publications. The essays focus on Pentateuch, History, Prophets and Writings with each paper addressing key issues of interpretation of the biblical text. The breadth of subject matter that comes under discussion in this volume reflects the wide-ranging interests seen in McConville's own published works. Over the last 30 years this pioneering series has established an unrivaled reputation for cutting-edge international scholarship in Biblical Studies and has attracted leading authors and editors in the field. The series takes many original and creative approaches to its subjects, including innovative work from historical and theological perspectives, social-scientific and literary theory, and more recent developments in cultural studies and reception history.

A God of Faithfulness presents articles by friends and students of Gordon McConville that provide a fitting tribute to his continuing distinguished career. All serious students of the Old Testament will want to read these intriguing and informative studies. -- Tremper Longman, Robert H. Gundry Professor of Biblical Studies, Westmont College, US

ISBN: 9780567642752

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 340g

240 pages