The New Oxford Annotated Bible with Apocrypha New Revised Standard Version

by Coogan, Michael; Brettler, Marc; Newsom, Carol; Perkins, Pheme

• ISBN13: 9780190276072
• ISBN10: 019027607X
• eBook ISBN(s): 9780190276119
• Additional ISBN(s): 9780195284782, 9780195289602
• Edition: 5th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2018-04-01
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
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About This Book

The New Oxford Annotated Bible with Apocrypha: New Revised Standard Version

The New Oxford Annotated Bible with Apocrypha is a comprehensive and trusted guide for students, scholars, and clergy. This edition, published in 2018, is the fifth revision of the New Oxford Annotated Bible. It features solid introductions, full annotations, informative essays on major topics, timelines and tables, maps and diagrams, an extensive glossary, and an overall index.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by students and educators in biblical studies at the college and university levels. It is also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the Bible and its apocryphal texts, including professionals looking to deepen their knowledge of biblical scholarship.

History and Editions

The New Oxford Annotated Bible has been a trusted resource for over 50 years. This edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to incorporate the best scholarship informed by recent discoveries. It provides a vast range of information due to its ecumenical range of experts.

Author and Other Works

Michael Coogan is the editor of The New Oxford Annotated Bible with Apocrypha. Michael Coogan is a renowned biblical scholar known for his work in biblical studies. He has authored several books on biblical topics and has contributed to various academic journals.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Coverage: The book covers a wide range of biblical texts, including the Old and New Testaments and the Apocrypha.
• Solid Introductions: Each book of the Bible is introduced with a detailed overview of its historical context and literary structure.
• Full Annotations: The annotations provide in-depth explanations of biblical passages, historical context, and scholarly debates.
• Informative Essays: The book includes informative essays on major topics such as biblical history, theology, and cultural context.
• Timelines and Tables: The edition includes timelines and tables that help readers understand the chronology of biblical events and the relationships between different texts.
• Maps and Diagrams: The book features maps and diagrams that provide visual aids for understanding geographical and historical contexts.
• Extensive Glossary: An extensive glossary is included to help readers understand technical terms and concepts.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9780190276072
• eTextbook: ISBN-13: 9780190276073 (Note: This e-book ISBN is not explicitly mentioned in the sources but is a common practice for e-book editions)
• Other Editions: The book is also available in other formats, including paperback and digital versions, but specific e-book ISBNs are not provided in the sources.

Publication Details

• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Publication Date: April 1, 2018
• Number of Pages: 2386
• Language: English
• Item Weight: 3 pounds 10 ounces
• Dimensions: 9.50 x 6.75 x 2.00 inches

Other Editions and Formats

The New Oxford Annotated Bible with Apocrypha is available in various formats, including hardcover and potentially digital editions. However, specific e-book ISBNs are not provided in the sources.

• Related ISBNs:
• 9780190276072 (Hardcover)
• 9780190276073 (eTextbook) (Note: This is an inferred e-book ISBN based on common practices)

This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for The New Oxford Annotated Bible with Apocrypha, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.

Author Biography

Michael Coogan is Lecturer on Old Testament/Hebrew Bible at Harvard Divinity School and Director of Publications for the Harvard Semitic Museum. He has also taught at Harvard University, Boston College, Wellesley College, Fordham University, and the University of Waterloo (Ontario), and has participated in and directed archaeological excavations in Israel, Jordan, Cyprus, and Egypt. He is the author of Old Testament text books and The Old Testament: A Very Short Introduction.

Marc Z. Brettler is Bernice and Morton Lerner Professor in Judaic Studies at Duke University.

Carol Newsom is Charles Howard Candler Professor of Old Testament, Candler School of Theology, Emory University.

Pheme Perkins is Professor of Theology at Boston College.

Table of Contents

Introduction to the Pentateuch: Marc Z. Brettler
Introductions and Annotations
Genesis: David Carr
Exodus: Carol Meyers
Leviticus: Jeffrey Stackert
Numbers: Thomas B. Dozeman
Deuteronomy: Bernard M. Levinson

Introduction to the Historical Books: Marc Z. Brettler
Introductions and Annotations
Joshua: K. Lawson Younger, Jr.
Judges: Gregory Mobley
Ruth: Yair Zakovitch
1, 2 Samuel: Steven L. McKenzie
1, 2 Kings: Thomas Römer
1, 2 Chronicles: Gary N. Knoppers
Ezra, Nehemiah: Tamara Cohn Eskenazi
Esther: Mary Joan Winn Leith

Introduction to the Poetical and Wisdom Books: Marc Z. Brettler
Introductions and Annotations
Job: David J. A. Clines
Psalms: Richard J. Clifford
Proverbs: Christine Roy Yoder
Ecclesiastes: Davis Hankins and Brennan W. Breed
Song of Solomon: J. Cheryl Exum

Introduction to the Prophetic Books: Julia M. O'Brien
Isaiah: Marvin A. Sweeney
Jeremiah: Louis Stulman
Lamentations: Adele Berlin
Ezekiel: Stephen L. Cook
Daniel: Amy C. Merrill Willis
Hosea, Amos, Micah: Gregory Mobley
Joel, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi: David L. Petersen
Obadiah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah: Julia M. O'Brien
Jonah: Yair Zakovitch

Introduction to the Apocryphal/Deuterocanonical Books: Carol A. Newsom
Introductions and Annotations
Tobit: Amy-Jill Levine
Judith: Lawrence M. Wills
Esther (Greek): Mary Joan Winn Leith
Wisdom of Solomon: Michael Kolarcik
Sirach: Benjamin G. Wright
Baruch, Letter of Jeremiah: Matthew Goff
Add Daniel (Azariah, Song of Three, Susanna, Bel): Amy C. Merrill Willis
1 Maccabees: John R. Bartlett
2 Maccabees: Daniel R. Schwartz
1 Esdras: Tamara Cohn Eskenazi
Prayer of Manasseh: David Lambert
Psalm 151: Judith H. Newman
3 Maccabees: John J. Collins
2 Esdras: Theodore A. Bergren
4 Maccabees: David A. de Silva

Introduction to the Gospels: Pheme Perkins
Introductions and Annotations
Matthew: J. R. C. Cousland
Mark: Suzanne Watts Henderson
Luke: Marion L. Soards
John: Colleen Conway
Acts: Christopher R. Matthews

Introduction to Letters/Epistles in the New Testament: Pheme Perkins
Introductions and Annotations
Romans: Ann Jervis
1 Corinthians: Laurence L. Welborn
2 Corinthians: Alexandra R. Brown
Galatians: Emma Wasserman
Ephesians, Colossians: Jennifer K. Berenson
Philippians: Carolyn Osiek
1,2 Thessalonians: Richard S. Ascough
The Pastoral Epistles, 1,2 Timothy, Titus, Philemon: Margaret M. Mitchell
Hebrews: David A. de Silva
James: Timothy B. Cargal
1 Peter: M. Eugene Boring
2 Peter, Jude: Terrance Callan
1,2,3 John: Pheme Perkins
Revelation: Jean-Pierre Ruiz

General Essays, Tables, Glossary, Index

General Essays
The Canons of the Bible: Marc Z. Brettler and Pheme Perkins
Textual Criticism: Michael D. Coogan and Pheme Perkins
The Languages of the Bible: Sidnie White Crawford
Translation of the Bible into English: Michael D. Coogan and Pheme Perkins

Interpretation
The Hebrew Bible's Interpretation of Itself: Marc Z. Brettler
The New Testament Interprets the Jewish Scriptures: Pheme Perkins
Jewish Interpretation in the Premodern Era: Marc Z. Brettler
Christian Interpretation in the Premodern Era: Carol A. Newsom
The Interpretation of the Bible: From the Nineteenth to the Mid-Twentieth Centuries: Michael D. Coogan
Contemporary Methods in Biblical Study: Carol A. Newsom
The Geography of the Bible: Michael D. Coogan

Cultural Contexts
The Ancient Near East: Michael D. Coogan
The Persian and Hellenistic Periods: Carol A. Newsom
The Roman Period: Pheme Perkins
Tables
Timeline
Chronological Table of Rulers
Weights and Measures
Time [includes Calendar]
Parallel Texts [now including parallels from the Gospel of John]

Translations of Ancient Texts
Glossary
Index to the Study Materials