Nuria Calduch-Benages

Michael W. Duggan

Dalia Marx

The contributors and editors dedicate this volume of research to Professor Stefan C. Reif on the occasion of his 75th birthday. Together these twenty papers reflect our appreciation for his exemplary scholarship and lifelong commitment to acquaint our world with the theological and cultural riches of Jewish Studies. This collection reflects the breadth of Prof. Reif’s interests insofar as it is a combination of Second Temple studies and Jewish studies on the roots of Jewish prayer and liturgy which is his main field of expertise. Contributions on biblical and second temple studies cover Amos, Ben Sira, Esther, 2 Maccabees, Judith, Wisdom, Qumran Psalms, and James. Contributions on Jewish studies cover nuptial and benedictions after meals, Adon Olam, Passover Seder, Amidah, the Medieval Palestinian Tefillat ha-Shir, and other aspects of rabbinic liturgy. Moreover, the regional diversity of scholars from Israel, continental Europe, the United Kingdom, Ireland and North America mirrors Stefan’s travels as a lecturer and the reach of his publications. The volume includes a foreword of appreciation and a bibliographic list of Professor Reif's works.

Sources of Jewish Worship; Essays in Honor of Professor Stefan C. Reif on the Occasion of his Seventy-fifth Birthday

On Wings of Prayer

This volume brings together twenty-four articles of Prof. Calduch-Benages' work on the book of Ben Sira over the last two decades. Some were written originally in English and others have been translated from Spanish and Italian originals. They are divided in three groups: introductory, thematic, and exegetical essays. The exegetical articles offer a detail study of several passages of the book, some of them pivotal in the structure of the book (Sir 2,1; 4,11-19; 6,22; 22,27–23,6; 23,27; 24,22; 27,30–28,7; 34,1-8; 34,9-12; 42,15–43,33; 43,27-33). The thematic essays deal with important theological issues such as canon and inspiration, wisdom, fear of the lord, trial, cult, prayer, forgiveness, and creation. Other no less important issues such as power and authority, dreams, travels, perfumes, animals and garments are discussed as well. Special attention is given to topics related with women, for instance, Ben Sira’s classification of wives, divorce, polygamy, and the absence of named women in the Praise of the Ancestors (Sir 44–50).

Collected Essays on the Book of Ben Sira

For Wisdom's Sake

Guadalupe Seijas de los Ríos-Zarzosa

Bajo el título Mujer, Biblia y sociedad se reúnen las aportaciones de este homenaje a Mercedes Navarro Puerto en su 70 aniversario. Son tres palabras claves en su trayectoria personal y profesional. En torno a este eje conductor se reúnen 16 trabajos, desde disciplinas como la teología, la filología, la historia y el periodismo, que ofrecen una muestra de la riqueza y diversidad de esta temática. Mercedes Navarro Puerto es mercedaria, teóloga, biblista, psicóloga, escritora y pintora. A lo largo de su vida ha abierto nuevas perspectivas en la investigación y, de manera especial, en la teología feminista, dando voz y espacio propio a la que se realiza en España. Mujer polifacética e inquieta, ha sabido tejer redes a su alrededor, impulsando y participando en la creación de la Asociación de Teólogas Españolas (ATE), la Escuela Feminista de Teología (EFETA) y el ambicioso proyecto internacional La Biblia y las mujeres. Colección de exégesis, cultura e historia, que aborda la recepción de la Biblia desde una perspectiva de género.

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