Introduces the cutting edge issues and current scholarship in the interdisciplinary field of Israel Studies.

Original review essays that provide critical commentary on recently published books and films on Israeli society, culture, politics, and religion.

“Extraordinarily rich, lively and illuminating. ... [The editors] have succeeded magnificently in achieving their goal.” —Jewish Journal The late twentiet

Introduces the cutting edge issues and current scholarship in the interdisciplinary field of Israel Studies.

Further, many of the most important names in late twentieth century biblical historiography appear as authors of various contributions: Hayes, Brettler, Van Set