The Earliest Commentary on the Prophecy of Habakkuk

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...offers plenty of food for thought and rich source for those already familiar with the Pesher of Habakkuk and its research. * Jutta Jokiranta, University of Helsinki * Graduate courses and seminars on the reception of sacred writings in the Second Temple period will be greatly enriched by Lim's careful analyses from the textual minutiae to the broader historical contexts and theological themes. * Julian C. Chike, University of Notre Dame, Bulletin for Biblical Research * The commentary proper, comprising 130 pages, contains a reconstruction of the Hebrew text, an English translation, and a brief annotated bibliography, followed by extensive technical notes and a few paragraphs of commentary for each unit. All this is lucidly written with judicious references to the leading scholarly discussions of pertinent subjects. The volume strikes a fine balance, as it is both richly informed with the very best and most recent scholarship yet presented in a manner accessible to nonspecialists. * Daniel M. Gurtner, Crestwood, Kentucky, Religious Studies Review * I want to celebrate Timothy's achievement in two dimensions. First, he is the series editor for the Oxford Commentary on the Dead Sea Scrolls (to which I am contributing the commentary on the Hodayot). This project will go a long way toward supplying the kind of studies we so desperately need. Second, he has set us all a good (indeed an intimidating) example in producing such a fine first volume in the series. * Carol Newsom, Candler School of Theology, Emory University * This is an excellent work. [...] For theological colleges, it may be of great interest when discussing NT backgrounds and methods of interpreting Scripture contemporary to the NT. * Philip D. Foster, Scottish Bulletin of Evangelical Theology * Lim's commentary is an important contribution to scholarship on the Dead Sea Scrolls and on the pesharim in particular. Its approach is understated, but has philological sophistication. Here is a fresh way of noting the enduring resonances of the prophetic text, as the ancient commentator builds his own insights on those of the Teacher. * George J. Brooke, Dead Sea Discoveries * ...succinctly covers many relevant topics both about the scroll itself and its interpretation. * H.G.M. Williamson, Society for Old Testament Study Book List * ... there is much of value in The Earliest Commentary on the Prophecy of Habakkuk for scholars from many different subfields. It is a fitting way to launch the Oxford Commentary on the Dead Sea Scrolls (of which Lim is also the series editor), and readers who benefit from this volume will doubtless be looking forward to future releases in this series. * David J. Fuller, Review of Biblical Literature * The Earliest Commentary on the Prophecy of Habakkuk is an accessible and indispensable resource for those engaged in work on the pesharim or the wider interpretive traditions of the Second Temple period... Lim as author and general editor of the series is to be congratulated. * Michael Devries, Journal of Jewish Studies *