Mark S. Smith is the Skirball Professor of Bible and Ancient Near Eastern Studies at New York University.
Journal of Biblical Literature
"Smith deserves a very careful and appreciative hearing. . . This
book provides a feast for the attentive reader and concerned
scholar." The Christian Century
"Smith assembles and analyzes a tremendous array of archaeological
and textual evidence to challenge the notion of Israel's religious
distinctiveness. . . The implications of this insight for
theological reflection on Judaism are incalculable." Catholic
Biblical Quarterly
"It is rare to find a book so steeped in the primary evidence of
texts and history and so thoroughly conversant with the nuances of
recent scholarly discussion. . . Smith's admirable erudition and
discerning judgment will make this book required reading for
present and future generations of biblical scholars and students."
Journal of the American Academy of Religion
"The notes are a treasury of information and resources for
scholars, yet the treatment is one that an informed reader can
follow. . . One is left with both respect for Smith's contribution
and also a clear awareness of how it cuts against the basic grain
of the biblical text itself."
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