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Hirhurim – Musings, August 9, 2009
The book is a fascinating and relatively
easy read. R. Berman is the rare academic who is able to explain complex
ideas in accessible language, so his academic study is appropriate for
scholars and laypeople alike.
Review of Biblical Literature, June, 2009
Created Equal
contributes to biblical studies well
beyond the goal expressed in the volume’s subtitle, providing new ways to
look into the diverse ideological landscape of the biblical writers and
redactors. Any scholar interested in the intellectual history of Israel
will benefit tremendously from this sophisticated and substantial
contribution to the field.
The
Jewish Eye, May 7, 2009
Joshua A. Berman answers a question that bothered Bible readers - Jews,
Christians, and Muslims - for centuries, and answers it in an
interesting, eye opening, and engaging way. Why was the Bible written?
Commentary, April 2009
Berman’s argument for the Bible’s egalitarianism is powerfully and
persuasively argued.
Jerusalem Post,
December 24, 2008
Now that the major parties have chosen their slates, they will presumably be
honing their platforms. So here is some advice I never expected to offer: The
Bible might be a good place to start.
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