J. David Stark

Tag: Bibliography

  • Review of Biblical Literature (September 30, 2012)

    The latest reviews from the Review of Biblical Literature include the following: Jewish Scriptures and Cognate Studies Steven Fassberg, The Jewish Neo-Aramaic Dialect of Challa, reviewed by Aaron Koller Lisbeth S. Fried, ed., Was 1 Esdras First?: An Investigation into the Priority and Nature of 1 Esdras, reviewed by Andrew Steinmann Detlef Jericke, Regionaler Kult und lokaler…

  • Carrier, "Thallus and the Darkness at Christ's Death"

    In the latest contribution to the Journal of Greco-Roman Christianity and Judaism, Richard Carrier discusses “Thallus and the Darkness at Christ’s Death”: It is commonly claimed that a chronologer named Thallus, writing shortly after 52 CE, mentioned the crucifixion of Jesus and the noontime darkness surrounding it (which reportedly eclipsed the whole world for three…

  • Kindling Cave 4?

    Amazon’s selection of texts available for the Kindle platform occasionally includes some interesting oddities. For instance, those who really want to do so can apparently read the Discoveries in the Judaean Desert volumes 10 (4QMMT) and 16 (cave 4 calendrical texts) on Kindle for a mere $239.20 and $254.34 respectively, without print-equivalent page numbers. Or,…

  • Review of Biblical Literature (September 21, 2012)

    The latest reviews from the Review of Biblical Literature include the following: Jewish Scriptures and Cognate Studies Anselm Hagedorn and Henrik Pfeiffer, eds., Die Erzväter in der biblischen Tradition: Festschrift für Matthias Köckert, reviewed by Cynthia Edenburg Adrian Schenker, Anfänge der Textgeschichte des Alten Testaments: Studien zu Entstehung und Verhältnis der frühesten Textformen, reviewed by Marjo C.…

  • Journal of Biblical Literature 131, no. 3

    The latest issue of the Journal of Biblical Literature includes: Serge Frolov, “Judah Comes to Shiloh: Genesis 49:10bα, One More Time” Philip Y. Yoo, “The Four Moses Death Accounts” Brian P. Irwin, “Not Just Any King: Abimelech, the Northern Monarchy, and the Final Form of Judges” Benjamin J. M. Johnson, “The Heart of YHWH’s Chosen…

  • New Testament Studies 58, no. 4

    The latest issue of New Testament Studies includes: Markus Lau, “Geweißte Grabmäler. Motivkritische Anmerkungen zu Mt 23.27–28” Matthias Adrian, “Der Blick durch die enge Tür: Lk 13.22–30 im architekturgeschichtlichen Kontext der städtischen domus” Jonathan Bourgel, “Les récits synoptiques de la Passion préservent-ils une couche narrative composée à la veille de la Grande Révolte Juive?” George…