Inconsistency in the Torah

Reviews / Votes

I find Berman's call for understanding the Hebrew Bible as a product of the Ancient Near East literary milieu to be foundational. I would argue that in his book, nonstandard, alternative perspectives can be found and built upon, instead of fundamentalist apologetics. As such, the book will engage both avid students who enjoy learning about the history and modern ideas entertained in current historical criticism, as well as scholars who now will have to deal with the substantial challenges Berman raises against the modern practice of the method. * Felipe Masotti, Andrews University Seminary Studies * There is much of value in the detailed textual analysis that Berman offers * Vetus Testamentum * I highly recommend this monograph. Berman offers important challenges to the field of pentateuchal studies in particular and biblical studies as a whole. While engaging in this dialogue may not help the field of biblical studies to reach a greater level of consensus, it will certainly make for more thoughtful scholarship. * Brandon Grafius, Review of Biblical Literature * [A] a scintillating work that manages to challenge nearly every received canon in Pentateuchal source criticism. * Jerry Hwang, Themelios * Berman's book is a helpful foray into the area of 'biblical criticism criticism.' * Rachel Slutsky, Reading Religion * This lucid and compelling argument deserves careful consideration by all who value historical criticism. * James E. Patrick, Journal for the Study of the Old Testament * This lucid and compelling argument deserves careful consideration by all who value historical criticism. * James E. Patrick, Journal for the Study of the Old Testament *