"Featuring an outstanding range of international contributors, Behind the Scenes of the Old Testament is an up-to-date introduction to the theological, social, and historical contexts of the Hebrew Scripture. The attention paid to neglected topics, such as climate, economy, foodways, historical geography, iconography, music/ dance, social stratification, trade, and women-in addition to the substantial attention given to archaeology, history, kingship, literature, prophecy/ divination, and worship-is most welcome.