The Making of the Old Testament, edited by Enid B. Mellor, serves as an introductory volume to The Cambridge Bible Commentary on the New English Bible. This insightful collection of essays critically examines the origins and development of the Old Testament. The volume includes works such as "The Literatures of the Ancient Near East" by Mellor, exploring the influence of ancient Near Eastern texts on the Hebrew Bible, and "The Poetry and Prose of the Old Testament," which analyzes the literary forms of scripture. Margaret Barker’s "Other Writings of the Jewish Community" examines several apocryphal and pseudepigraphal texts, while Mellor also addresses the canonization process in "What Books Belong to the Old Testament?" A.A. Macintosh’s "From the Ancient Languages to the New English Bible" explores translation challenges, and Mellor’s "The Old Testament for Jews and Christians Today" reflects on the Old Testament’s relevance for contemporary religious communities.
This volume provides essential insights for anyone interested in biblical scholarship and the historical context of the Old Testament.
About the Authors
Enid B. Mellor was a Lecturer in Religious Education at the University of London Institute of Education. She contributed significantly to biblical scholarship, particularly in the areas of Old Testament studies and religious education.
Margaret Barker is a distinguished scholar known for her research in biblical studies, particularly concerning the Jewish and Christian traditions.
A.A. Macintosh was a scholar specializing in biblical languages and translation studies, contributing to the development of modern English Bible translations.
