This handbook presents a comprehensive guide to the key terms and concepts of biblical criticism. Integrating contemporary methods and theories of biblical studies, this third edition contains over 80 terms, phrases, names, explanations of common abbreviations, notes on major methodologies and exegetical basics, analytical outlines of fundamental critical problems, plus a simplified guide to writing an exegetical paper.

About the Author

Richard Soulen is a retired Methodist minister and former Professor of New Testament at the School of Theology, Virginia Union University. Kendall Soulen is Professor of Theology at Wesley Theological Seminary.