Hidden Riches - by Christopher Hays (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Key Selling Points: Shows how the Hebrew Bible was shaped by Ancient Near East texts, addressing literary, historical, and cultural contextsOffers Hebrew Bible texts with side-by-side comparison to Ancient Near East textsIdeal for introductory courses in Hebrew...<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Key Selling Points: <p/><ul><li>Shows how the Hebrew Bible was shaped by Ancient Near East texts, addressing literary, historical, and cultural contexts <p/><li>Offers Hebrew Bible texts with side-by-side comparison to Ancient Near East texts <p/><li>Ideal for introductory courses in Hebrew Bible <p/><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"Hays has produced a sophisticated yet accessible volume that meets its goals in exemplary fashion and will be useful for a variety of audiences. Most especially, the book is a gift to students and teachers seeking to explore comparative study at various levels. The special features noted above--from orienting prolegomena to reflection questions to annotated translations--make this volume a treasure trove of information with a special focus on resourcing both seasoned and emerging scholars. In fact, Hays has written much more than a sourcebook for textual comparison. By couching specific case studies within broader discussions of culture, religion, scribalism, and society, Hays exemplifies a framework for understanding the biblical literature, and without explicitly doing so, the book makes a compelling case for the value of the comparative method for Hebrew Bible study in general."<br />--<i>Review of Biblical Literature</i></p><br><br><p>"Hays's <i>Hidden Riches</i> is now the benchmark single-volume introduction for students discovering comparative methodologies between the Hebrew Bible and the ancient Near Eastern literature. It will provide students with a solid and nuanced foundation on which to base comparative work, one that has learned from past scholarship while incorporating contemporary fruits. Most of all, H. fosters in students an appreciation of the Bible in its historical contexts. Teachers and scholars must use this work broadly and should look forward to its future incarnations." <br />--<i>Catholic Biblical Quarterly</i></p><br><br><p>"While <i>Hidden Riches</i> can and will spark ideas for scholarly analysis, the deliberate blend of primary sources, method, discussion, and reflection makes Hays's volume an ideal classroom resource." <br />--<i>Expository Times </i></p><br><br>"<i>Hidden Riches</i> is a skillfully curated introduction to comparative study of the Hebrew Bible. Hays provides expertly translated text selections, helpful introductions to each, questions for reflection, and bibliographical suggestions, all of which contribute to a deeper understanding of the Hebrew Bible. <i>Hidden Riches</i> is an ideal textbook for both undergraduate and master's students."<br />--Jeffrey Stackert, The University of Chicago<br><br>"Christopher Hays's work represents an important contribution to the approach known as 'Scripture in context.' The strength of this book is in its organization, as Hays skillfully builds context from a broad range of Near Eastern materials, each placed carefully within the comparative framework of Scripture. As such, it represents an invaluable resource for the study of biblical as well as cognate literature."<br />--Matthew J. Suriano, The Joseph and Rebecca Meyerhoff Center for Jewish Studies, University of Maryland<br><br>"In <i>Hidden Riches</i>, Christopher B. Hays provides an erudite yet accessible treatment of many ancient Near Eastern texts, examining each in relation to comparable biblical texts. But far from exhibiting the 'parallelomania' of yesteryear, Hays's comments take a balanced and well-studied approach, serving to introduce readers to important interpretive issues surrounding these texts in contemporary critical scholarship. The author's astute questions for discussion and suggestions for further reading lead both introductory and more advanced students into the broader world of thought in which the Bible took shape, filling a long-standing lacuna in classroom-oriented textbooks."<br />--Jeremy M. Hutton, University of Wisconsin-Madison<br><br>"This collection of ancient Near Eastern texts for the study of the Hebrew Bible is wonderful! For each ancient Near Eastern text paired with a biblical text, the author provides a very engaging and helpful discussion followed by thoughtful study questions. Ideal--and most highly recommended--for a semester introduction to the Hebrew Bible."<br />--Mark S. Smith, Skirball Chair of Bible and Ancient Near Eastern Studies, New York University<br><br>"This is a most helpful resource for the study of the Bible in its ancient Near Eastern context, since it not only provides the most relevant comparative material, but also critically assesses it and its biblical counterparts. Hays's specialization in both biblical studies and ancient Near Eastern studies has yielded a thorough and reliable tool for students and teachers alike."<br />--Konrad Schmid, Professor of Hebrew Bible and Ancient Judaism, University of Zurich<br>
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