Biblical studies is a highly technical and diverse field. This authoritative and state-of-the-art survey of original research will therefore be invaluable to scholars and students who need to command linguistic, historical, literary, and philosophical skills. Forty-five original contributions by leading figures in the discipline review and analyze current thinking and work and give critical examinations of the progress and direction of debates.About the Author: J. W. Rogerson is Emeritus Professor of Biblical Studies, University of Sheffield. Judith M.Lieu is Professor of New Testament Studies, King's College London.