Everett Fox richt zich op de retoriek en interne samenhang van de Hebreeuwse Bijbel, en hoe deze eigenschappen getrouw kunnen worden weergegeven in vertaling. Zijn werk onderzoekt hoe de Bijbel door de generaties heen is getransformeerd, en gebruikt bijbelteksten als vensters naar de houdingen en zorgen van het Joodse volk door de geschiedenis heen. Fox' vertaalactiviteiten omvatten ook filmconsultancy en samenwerkingen met kunstenaars om bijbelse verhalen in hedendaagse contexten te plaatsen.
The translation by Everett Fox captures the nuances of the Hebrew text, including its echoes, allusions, and wordplays, making it a standout among biblical translations. Accompanied by extensive commentary and insightful notes, this work offers readers a deeper understanding of the Bible's authentic voice, appealing to scholars and theologians across various denominations.
This textbook applies the dynamics of inquiry teaching to recreate an authentically rabbinic study environment. Students read a summary of each parashah, focus on specific verses involving a character's behavior, answer questions derived from those verses, and explore midrashim that address the same question.
This resource serves as a foundational text for participants in the Disciple: Into The Word Into The World program, offering essential readings for group study and research. It includes key biblical texts such as Genesis, Exodus, the Gospel of Luke, and Acts of the Apostles, along with reference materials like the Harper Collins Bible Dictionary and the Oxford Bible Atlas. Additionally, it features assignment sheets to facilitate learning and engagement with the material.