The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Bible and Gender Studies

"A significant contribution to the field of biblical studies...The work as a whole is an exceptional achievement that will not only serve newcomers to gender criticism but also foster the opportunity for dialogue among scholars who are more seasoned in this work. In particular, the breadth in both methodological approaches and historical/geographic categories provides an opportunity for fruitful interdisciplinary efforts. In addition, the thoughtful discussion of future research directions by a number of authors in the volume may well serve to challenge and energize future research endeavors."--Review of Biblical Literature "[T]he average user will find a perfect balance between information overload and underload. There is easily enough content and data to satisfy academics doing research but not so much to overwhelm the casual reader." --Wade Osburn, Booklist "Compiled by editor O'Brien (Lancaster Theological Seminary), The Oxford Encyclopedia of the Bible and Gender Studies--one of eight completed or projected two-volume titles in the 'Oxford Encyclopedias of the Bible' series--is, to this reviewer's knowledge, the first reference work of its kind. Though one can readily find resources that cover feminist interpretations of the Bible or queer theology, there has not been anything that aims to provide a comprehensive critique of biblical literature through the lens of gender. This truly interdisciplinary work presents international scholarship by ancient historians, archaeologists, gender theorists, biblical scholars, and classicists... Highly recommended." --CHOICE