Review of Biblical Literature Newsletter (August 24, 2012)

The latest reviews from the Review of Biblical Literature include the following:

Jewish Scriptures and Cognate Studies

• S. Bar, D. Kahn, and J. J. Shirley, eds., Egypt, Canaan and Israel: History, Imperialism, Ideology and Literature, reviewed by Aren M. Maeir
• Scott W. Hahn, The Kingdom of God as Liturgical Empire: A Theological Commentary on 1–2 Chronicles, reviewed by Mark Mcentire
• Roy L. Heller, Conversations with Scripture: The Book of Judges, reviewed by Klaas Spronk
• Robin Routledge, Old Testament Theology: A Thematic Approach, reviewed by Hubert James Keener
• Erich Zenger, Einleitung in das Alte Testament, edited by Christian Frevel, reviewed by Trent C. Butler and by Jordan M. Scheetz

Miscellaneous

• Bruce Chilton and Paul V. M. Flesher, Targums: A Critical Introduction, reviewed by David Shepherd
• Wes Howard-Brook, “Come Out My People!”: God’s Call Out of Empire in the Bible and Beyond, reviewed by David M. Valeta
• Jodi Magness, Stone and Dung, Oil and Spit: Jewish Daily Life in the Time of Jesus, reviewed by Sean Freyne and by Sarah E. Rollens