Recent years have witnessed an upheaval in the study of the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible. Tenacious pursuit of historical questions, new insights in the application of literary theory, and fresh engagement with Christian and Jewish theology have all contributed to a sense of ferment and change. Three interrelated areas in particular provide the focus for the series: - what can we know of the historical life of ancient Israel? - how have modern literary readings shaped biblical texts? - how can the Hebrew Bible engage a modern theological audience? This international series, while addressed to professionals in the field, also provides scholarly resources for upper-level university students, graduate students and other professionals in religion.