Outside the Bible, 3-volume set

"Outside the Bible will replace classic earlier anthologies as the premier compendium of primary texts for scholars and teachers of the period."Hindy Najman, Jewish Review of Books This publication is a gold mine. The series is beautifully printed and bound. On display are the creative geniuses of Second Temple Judaism who have excited both Jews and Christians. The insights shared in the commentaries are superb.James H. Charlesworth, Bible History Daily "Outside the Bible is probably the most ambitious project undertaken by The Jewish Publication Society in many years."Peter L. Rothholz, Jewish Book Council "Biblical scholars, Second Temple period historians, and Jewish educators will find themselves consulting Outside the Bible regularly."Igal German, Society of Biblical Literature "The work of more than seventy contributing experts in a range of fields, Outside the Bible offers new insights into the development of Judaism and Early Christianity. This three-volume set of translations, introductions, and detailed commentaries is a must for scholars, students, and anyone interested in this great body of ancient Jewish writings."Review of Biblical Literature "These worthwhile volumes will open a whole new world of exegetical literature to the general public and are highly recommended."David Zucker, Jewish Bible Quarterly Breathtaking in its scope and eminently satisfying in its execution, Outside the Bible will prove to be an indispensable reference for every scholar of the Hebrew Bible, Second Temple Judaism, the New Testament, and early Christianity. With introductions to and translations of the mass of noncanonical Jewish writings produced from the Exile up to the Mishnah, by an eminent group of internationally renowned scholars, here we have a resource that will meet scholarly needs for generations to come.Bart D. Ehrman, James A. Gray Professor, Department of Religious Studies, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

LOUIS H. FELDMAN (19262017) was Wouk Family Professor of Classics and Literature Emeritus at Yeshiva University, where he taught since 1955. Feldmans many publications include Josephus and Modern Scholarship; Jew and Gentile in the Ancient World; and Josephuss Interpretation of the Bible. A leading scholar of ancient Judaism and Hellenistic culture, Feldman is associate editor of Classical Weekly, managing editor of Classical World, and former editor of Hellenistic Literature for the Encyclopedia Judaica. JAMES L. KUGEL is professor of Bible at Bar-Ilan University in Israel and the former Starr Professor of Hebrew Literature at Harvard University. Kugel specializes in the Hebrew Bible, the history of biblical exegesis, and the study of ancient Judaism. His many books include How to Read the Bible; The God of Old; and The Bible as It Was. LAWRENCE H. SCHIFFMAN is professor of Judaic studies and vice provost of undergraduate education at Yeshiva University. Schiffman is former chair of New York Universitys Skirball Department of Hebrew and Judaic Studies and Ethel and Irvin A. Edelman Professor Emeritus of Hebrew and Judaic Studies. Schiffman is a leading scholar of ancient Judaism with special interest in the study of the Dead Sea Scrolls. In addition to his many publications, he is the coeditor of the Oxford Encyclopedia of the Dead Sea Scrolls and editor of The Dead Sea Scrolls: Fifty Years after Their Discovery. The Contributors: Patricia Ahearne-Kroll, Gary A. Anderson, Joseph L. Angel, Kenneth Atkinson, Harold W. Attridge, David E. Aune , John M. Barclay, Bezalel Bar-Kochva, Albert I. Baumgarten, Adam H. Becker, Ellen Birnbaum , Peder Borgen, Miryam T. Brand, George J. Brooke, Silvia Castelli, Esther G. Chazon, Naomi G. Cohen, John J. Collins, Sidnie White Crawford, David A. deSilva, Devorah Dimant, Lorenzo DiTommaso, Jean Duhaime, Peter Enns, Esther Eshel, Hanan Eshel, Daniel K. Falk, Louis H. Feldman, Michael V. Fox, Steven D. Fraade, David M. Goldenberg, Andrew D. Gross, Erich S. Gruen, Betsy Halpern-Amaru , Angela Kim Harkins, David M. Hay, Matthias Henze, Karina Martin Hogan, Howard Jacobson, Sara Japhet, Alex P. Jassen, Sara Raup Johnson, James L. Kugel, Alexander Kulik, Armin Lange, Matthew J. Morgenstern, Gohar Muradyan, George W. E. Nickelsburg, Maren R. Niehoff , Bilhah Nitzan, Sarah Judith Pearce, Annette Yoshiko Reed, David T. Runia, Lawrence H. Schiffman, Eileen Schuller, Daniel R. Schwartz, Michael Segal, Paul Spilsbury , Gregory E. Sterling, Michael E. Stone, Loren Theo Stuckenbruck, Michael D. Swartz, Aram Topchyan, Pablo Torijano, Emanuel Tov, Shani Berrin Tzoref, Pieter W. van der Horst, Walter T. Wilson, Benjamin G. Wright III, Miriam Zangi, and Yevgeniy Y. Zingerman .

Contents Acknowledgments Introduction To the Reader Lists of Abbreviations The Septuagint Emanuel Tov The Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha James Kugel The Writings of Philo David Runia The Writings of Josephus Louis H. Feldman The Dead Sea Scrolls Lawrence H. Schiffman The Bible Translated into Greek (the Septuagint) Introduction to the Septuagint Selections Emanuel Tov Genesis 11 Emanuel Tov Deuteronomy 32 Emanuel Tov Joshua 20 Emanuel Tov Joshua 24 Emanuel Tov Selections from Samuel-Kings Emanuel Tov 1 Samuel 1 1 Samuel 2 1 Kings 2 1 Kings 5 1 Kings 11 Selections from Jeremiah Emanuel Tov Jeremiah 10 Jeremiah 27 Jeremiah 43 Proverbs 1 Emanuel Tov Selections from Esther Emanuel Tov Esther 1 Esther 3 Esther 8 Additions to Esther Michael V. Fox Job 34 Emanuel Tov Daniel 4 Emanuel Tov Additions to Daniel Matthias Henze The Story of Susanna and the Elders Prayer of Azariah and the Song of the Three Jews Bel and the Dragon 1 Esdras Sara Japhet Sustained Biblical Commentaries: Retellings and Pesharim Commentary on Genesis A George J. Brooke Ages of Creation Andrew Gross The Book of Giants Loren Theo Stuckenbruck Genesis Apocryphon Matthew J. Morgenstern and Michael Segal Admonition Based on the Flood Alex P. Jassen Jubilees James L. Kugel Pseudo-Jubilees James L. Kugel Pseudo-Philo, Book of Biblical Antiquities Howard Jacobson Pseudo-Daniel John J. Collins Son of God John J. Collins Pesher Nahum Shani Berrin Tzoref Pesher Habakkuk Bilhah Nitzan Greek Jewish Interpreters Demetrius the Chronographer Lorenzo DiTommaso Artapanus Erich S. Gruen Eupolemus Gregory E. Sterling Pseudo-Eupolemus Gregory E. Sterling Pseudo-Hecataeus Bezalel Bar-Kochva Theodotus, On the Jews Howard Jacobson Philo the Epic Poet Harold W. Attridge Ezekiel the Tragedian Howard Jacobson Pseudo-Orpheus David Aune Pseudo-Philo, On Samson and On Jonah Aram Topchyan and Gohar Muradyan The Biblical Interpretations of Philo Questions and Answers on Genesis and Exodus Aram Topchyan and Gohar Muradyan On the Creation of the World David T. Runia Allegorical Interpretation Maren R. Niehoff On the Life of Abraham Ellen Birnbaum On the Migration of Abraham Peder Borgen On the Life of Moses Maren R. Niehoff On the Decalogue Sarah J.K. Pearce On the Special Laws Naomi G. Cohen The Biblical Interpretations of Josephuss Jewish Antiquities Preface to Jewish Antiquities Louis H. Feldman Creation Louis H. Feldman The Flood Louis H. Feldman Abraham Journeys to Canaan and Egypt Louis H. Feldman The Akedah Louis H. Feldman Joseph and Potiphars Wife Louis H. Feldman The Rape of Dinah Louis H. Feldman Mosess Campaign against the Ethiopians Louis H. Feldman The Sending of the Spies Louis H. Feldman The Revolt of Korah Louis H. Feldman The Story of Balaam Louis H. Feldman The Death of Moses Louis H. Feldman Mosaic Constitution David Goldenberg The Altar across the Jordan Silvia Castelli The Levite and His Wife Silvia Castelli Deborah Silvia Castelli Jephthahs Vow Silvia Castelli Birth of Samson Silvia Castelli Marriage of Ruth and Boaz Silvia Castelli Massacre at Nob Silvia Castelli God Rejects Saul Silvia Castelli The Witch of Endor Silvia Castelli The Death of Saul Silvia Castelli David Kills Goliath Silvia Castelli David and Bathsheba Silvia Castelli Death of Absalom Silvia Castelli Solomons Wisdom (The Case of the Two Harlots) Pablo Torijano Phoenician Writings on Solomons Wisdom Pablo Torijano Solomons Magical Powers Pablo Torijano Solomons Prayer (at the Temples Dedication) Pablo Torijano The Return from Exile Paul Spilsbury Esther Paul Spilsbury Interpretive Texts Centering on Biblical Figures Life of Adam and Eve Gary Anderson 1