<p>"D. Levenson is seen by many to be the premier biblical theologian today: a scholar who has illuminated the theology pervading the Hebrew Scriptures, and who has explicated its deeper meaning for both Jews and Christians. The excellent essays in this volume, dealing with the election of Israel, a persistent theme in biblical theology and a persistent concern of Levenson's, are a fitting tribute to the importance of Levenson's thought for the distinguished authors of this volume. <i>The Call of Abraham</i> deserves the serious attention too of all theologically interested Jews and Christians, especially those who like these authors are in sustained conversation with one another." —David Novak, J. Richard and Dorothy Shiff Professor of Jewish Studies, University of Toronto</p>

<p>“. . . the studies in this collection all focus on one theme, namely, the theological meaning of Israel’s election and the implications of this for both the Jewish and the Christian communities. The collection is also unique in that it seeks to further Levenson’s own thinking on the topic rather than offer new insights into unrelated issues.” —<i>Bible Today</i></p>

<p>“A number of the essays are by former students of Levenson, and the eirenic manner in which the debate is conducted as well as the breadth of the topics grouped under the overarching rubric of election are a fine testimony to the significant impact that Levenson himself as well as his research has had.” —<i>Journal of Jewish Studies</i></p>

<p>“Presented to Jon D. Levenson on the occasion of his sixty-fifth birthday, the essays cover issues that interact with Levenson’s interest and scholarship on the theological meaning of Israel’s election and the implications of this for both the Jewish and the Christian communities . . . . A finely researched and argued thematic tome celebrating the Jewish faith and academic scholarship of the honoree.” —<i>The Catholic Biblical Quarterly</i></p>

<p>“This book is an impressive collection of 15 essays, each dealing with the theme of Israel’s election by God, written in honour of Jon Levenson, whose own research on this theme has been so influential within both Jewish and Christian scholarship.” —<i>Journal of Theological Studies</i></p>

<p><i>“The Call of Abraham </i>is an ambitious volume that sets out to consider this shared affirmation of election theology in light of Levenson’s opus while building upon it across a wide range of fields. By mining the tradition both ancient and new, the authors of this volume have ably carried forward their honoree’s legacy and pointed the way for a new generation to walk in his footsteps.” —<i>Cithara: Essays in the Judeo Christian Tradition</i></p>

<p>“. . . This volume is an excellent and satisfying tribute to its honoree [Professor Jon D. Levenson] and his research. With scholarship, clarity and interreligious sensitivity that equal Levenson’s, co-editor Kaminsky asks, ‘Can Election Be Forfeited?’” —<i>Biblical Interpretation</i></p>