In-depth articles on people, places, events, as well as interpretive issues and critical methodologies that have been applied to the first five books of the Hebrew Bible.
The only reference book focused exclusively on the historical books of the OT and the history of Israel. Like most of the volumes in this series, the DOTHB is especially valuable for its bibliographies.
Includes c. 150 articles covering all the important aspects of Job, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Psalms, Song of Songs, Lamentations, Ruth and Esther. Over ninety contributors.
115 articles covering all aspects of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, the twelve "minor prophets" and Daniel. Each book's historical, cultural, religious and literary background is thoroughly covered, alongside articles on interpretation history and critical method.
