I would like to suggest "The Eerdmans Dictionary of Early Judaism" for
inclusion in Logos. Thanks.
Ted
Product Description http://www.amazon.com/Eerdmans-Dictionary-Early-Judaism/dp/0802825494/ref=pd_ys_nr_all_5
The Dictionary of Early Judaism is the
first reference work devoted exclusively to Second Temple Judaism (fourth
century b.c.e. through second century c.e.).
The first section of this
substantive and incredible work contains thirteen major essays that attempt to
synthesize major aspects of Judaism in the period between Alexander and Hadrian.
The second — and significantly longer — section offers 520 entries arranged
alphabetically. Many of these entries have cross-references and all have select
bibliographies. Equal attention is given to literary and nonliterary (i.e.
archaeological and epigraphic) evidence and New Testament writings are included
as evidence for Judaism in the first century c.e. Several entries also give
pertinent information on the Hebrew Bible.
The Dictionary of Early
Judaism is intended to not only meet the needs of scholars and students — at
which it succeeds admirably — but also to provide accessible information for the
general reader. It is ecumenical and international in character, bringing
together nearly 270 authors from as many as twenty countries and including Jews,
Christians, and scholars of no religious affiliation.
About the Author
John J. Collins is Holmes Professor of Old
Testament Criticism and Interpretation at Yale Divinity School.
Daniel C.
Harlow is professor of early Judaism and Christianity at Calvin College in Grand
Rapids, Michigan.
