Theology

This book reexamines the life of the Nobel Peace Prize winner Albert Schweitzer, reassessing in particular his many identities and his cultural and intellectual background. It presents a complex image of Schweitzer and questions his ongoing relevance in a world very different from the one in which he found fame.

Joel Baden explores the history of the Pentateuch's literary composition, offering both detailed analyses of specific passages and broad theoretical and methodological reflections. His essays also serve as a record of the recent growth of the neo-documentary hypothesis in Pentateuchal scholarship.

The contributors to this volume investigate the portrayal of Israel's and Judah's relations with neighboring groups in the books of Samuel (including the Philistines, Amalekites, Edomites, Arameans, and Gibeonites) through a combination of literary, historical, and archaeological perspectives.

The contributors to this edited volume explore creation concepts in antiquity and aspects of caring for creation in ancient Jewish and Christian texts. Moreover, they inquire about the relevance of these texts and topics to today's earth ethics and ecological crises.