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of Ross K. Nichols Ross K. Nichols' Academia PageThe Moses Scroll Author's BlogThe Israeli Solution: A One-State Plan for Peace in the Middle East
Navigating the intricate landscape of Middle Eastern politics requires keen insight into its complex historical and contemporary narratives. Caroline Glick's The Israeli Solution: A One-State Plan for Peace in the Middle East...
The Complete Dead Sea Scrolls in English (7th Edition)
Author: Geza Vermes Within the scholarly circles of biblical academia, Geza Vermes' The Complete Dead Sea Scrolls in English has consistently stood out as a paragon of authority and clarity. From its debut in 1962, Vermes' magnum opus quickly ascended to become the...
Friedman’s – Who Wrote the Bible?
Richard Elliott Friedman's Who Wrote the Bible? Dive into an intriguing literary detective story with Richard Elliott Friedman's Who Wrote the Bible?. This compelling work invites us on an intellectual journey, unearthing clues from the Pentateuch, the first five...
Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia (2020 Hardcover Edition)
In our continued exploration of indispensable works in the Ross's Recommended Reading series, today we turn our focus to a foundational resource for anyone deeply interested in biblical studies - the Biblia Hebraica Stuttgartensia (BHS), 2020 Hardcover Edition. The...
The Jerusalem Bible Edition of the Koren Tanakh – A Review
I am often asked about the best English translation of the Hebrew Bible. I prefer the The Jerusalem Bible Edition of the Koren Tanakh for several reasons and intend to share some of those reasons in this post. The introduction to the Koren Tanakh proudly refers to...
Remembering a Giant – Frank Moore Cross
On this day in 2012, the world of biblical scholarship lost Frank Moore Cross Jr., one of the foremost scholars of the Hebrew Bible and ancient Near Eastern studies. Cross passed away at the age of 91, leaving behind a legacy of groundbreaking work, particularly in...
Paul and Jesus, How the Apostle Transformed Christianity by James D. Tabor
In November 2012, the author of The Jesus Dynasty once again released a book that challenged our thinking when it comes to Christian Origins. In his latest work, published by Simon and Schuster, James D. Tabor turns his academic attention to a thorough investigation...
Shattering the Conspiracy of Silence
Nehemia Gordon’s book, Shattering the Conspiracy of Silence is fact-filled and engaging. I could hardly put it down once I started it. The book is written in a very inviting and personal manner, carrying the reader along for the discovery of a lifetime. The book...