Blackwell Recommends January 2010

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january 2010 this month’s issue

Essential Titles in Philosophy & Religion Forthcoming and new titles Recommended and award winning titles Print and electronic title availability

Blackwell News Blackwell acquires Lindsay & Croft Blackwell has recently announced it has acquired YBP’s Lindsay & Croft business in the UK, part of Baker & Taylor. Blackwell will be taking responsibility for meeting the collection development and acquisition needs of libraries that have been served by Lindsay & Croft in the United Kingdom, Europe, and Africa. Baker & Taylor’s YBP Library Services has acquired Blackwell North America and Blackwell’s Australia based, James Bennetts booksellers.

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ashgate publishing group

Christian Mysticism An Introduction to Contemporary Theoretical Approaches Louise Nelstrop, Kevin Magill and Bradley B. Onishi

Christianity has a rich tradition of mystical theology. Today Christian mysticism is increasingly recognised as an important Christian heritage relevant to today’s spiritual seekers.

Ashgate Publishing Group, November 2009 HB 9780754657323

£55.00 PB 9780754669906

£16.99 Ebook 9780754686958 Coming Soon brepols publishers

Avicenna and his Legacy A Golden Age of Science and Philosophy Edited by Y. Tzvi Langermann

brill academic publishers

Handbook for the Study of the Historical Jesus 4 Vol. Set

This volume presents seventeen essays on Avicenna, his followers and his critics, many of whom are just now being introduced to western scholarship. The contributors to ‘Avicenna and his Legacy’ include both established scholars as well as some of the best of the new generation.

Brepols Publishers, December 2009 HB 9782503527536

€ 60.00 Cultural Encounters in Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages. Vol.8

Drawing from first-class scholarship, the four large volumes of the Handbook offer a unique assembly of leading experts presenting their approaches to the historical Jesus.

Brill Academic Publishers, March 2010

‘Religion Past and Present’ is a complete, updated English translation of the definitive encyclopedia of religion worldwide, the peerless ‘Religion in Geschichte und Gegenwart.’

Brill Academic Publishers, Completion in 2013

HB

9789004163720

€ 899.00

Edited by Tom Holmén and Stanley E. Porter coming soon

Religion Past and Present Encyclopedia of Theology and Religion 13 Vol. Set & Index

A Bibliographical History

This title is the first part of a general history of relations between the faiths from the seventh century to the present.

Volume 1 (600-900)

NEW series

Edited by F. LeRon Shults, Nancey Murphy and Robert John Russell

philosophy & religion

List price € 249.00

Brill Academic Publishers, October 2009 HB 9789004169753

€ 219.00

Edited by David Thomas & Barbara Roggema

Philosophy, Science and Divine Action

Prices per volume Price for subscribers to the series € 229.00

Edited by Hans Dieter Betz et al

Christian-Muslim Relations

HB

The History of Christian-Muslim Relations. Vol. 11

This volume brings together contributions from leading scholars on the issue of ‘divine action’ in the world.

Brill Academic Publishers, November 2009 HB 9789004177871

€ 146.00

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brill academic publishers

The Dead Sea Scrolls Concordance The Biblical Texts from the Judaean Desert

Volume 3 indexes all of the biblical materials which have been found in a wide range of Judaean Desert sites.

Brill Academic Publishers, November 2009 HB 9789004182356

€ 275.00 The Dead Sea Scrolls Concordance

Volume 3 2 Vol. Set Martin G. Abegg, Jr. , James E. Bowley and Edward M. Cook

The Dead Sea Genesis Apocryphon A New Text and Translation with Introduction and Special Treatment of Columns 13-17

This publication offers a reliable text edition and a fuller understanding of the message conveyed by this fragmentary but fascinating retelling of Genesis.

A Full History Volume 1

NEW

HB 9789004168145

€ 114.00 Studies on the Texts of the Desert of Judah. Vol. 79

Daniel A. Machiela

The Dead Sea Scrolls

Brill Academic Publishers, October 2009

Volume 1 of ‘The Dead Sea Scrolls, A Full History,’ details the history of the Dead Sea Scrolls from their discovery in 1947 until 1960.

Weston W. Fields

Brill Academic Publishers, November 2009 HB 9789004175815

€ 75.00

series

Revised Lists of the Texts from the Judaean Desert

This volume contains an inventory list of the texts found in the Judaean Desert.

HB 9789004179493

Emanuel Tov

The Biblical Qumran Scrolls Transcriptions and Textual Variants Edited by Eugene Ulrich

Brill Academic Publishers, October 2009

€ 99.00

‘The Biblical Qumran Scrolls’ presents all the Hebrew biblical manuscripts recovered from the eleven caves at Qumran.

Brill Academic Publishers, October 2009 HB 9789004180383

€ 135.00 Vetus Testamentum, Supplements.

Vol.134

cambridge university press

Science and Religion New Historical Perspectives Edited by Thomas Dixon coming soon

The Cambridge History of Medieval Philosophy 2 Vol.Set Edited by Robert Pasnau

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Bringing together leading scholars, this volume explores the complex histories of religious engagements with science, and challenges the idea of an inevitable conflict between the two disciplines. A major contribution to the historiography of science and religion, it makes the most recent scholarship on this much misunderstood debate widely accessible.

‘The Cambridge History of Medieval Philosophy’ comprises over fifty specially commissioned essays. Starting in the late eighth century, it takes the reader through developments in many and varied fields. The volume will be the authoritative source on medieval philosophy for the next generation of scholars and students alike.

Cambridge University Press, March 2010 HB 9780521760270

£55.00

Cambridge University Press, January 2010 HB 9780521866729

£150.00

january 2010

de gruyter

Encyclopedia of the Bible and its Reception (EBR) 30 Vol. Set (Print to be completed by 2018) Edited by Hans-Josef Klauck et al

The new indispensable biblical research tool from De Gruyter, edited by an international team of scholars, all experts in their fields. 30 volume set, the first two volumes have been published in 2009, volumes 3 and 4 are planned for 2010. The EBR is available in print and online.

De Gruyter

Available in Print and Online

Print + Online options available

Jean-François Lyotard

First volume in a new bilingual series that collects Lyotard’s thinking about contemporary art & artists. Previously unpublished French original published face to face with English translation.

Online Pricing Online Annual Subscription Rate Initial offer 2009 and 2010 € 327.00 From 2011 onwards € 654.00

(Price for 1 simultaneous user (LAN). Prices for more simultaneous users available on request)

Online Pre-paid Purchase Price ISBN 9783110205329 Until 31 December 2010 € 9,980.00 From 1 January 2011 € 10,000.00 Upon completion of EBR an annual access fee of € 98 is applicable (Price is for an unlimited number of simultaneous users (LAN))

Print Pricing Per volume € 238.00 Pre-paid 30 volume print set price available

leuven university press Karel Appel, Un geste de couleur / A Gesture of Colour

NEW series

Edited and introduced by Herman Parret

Leuven University Press, October 2009 HB 9789058677563

€ 39.50 Jean-François Lyotard, Writings on Contemporary Art and Artists

mohr siebeck

“The Right Chorale” Studies in Biblical Law and Interpretation Bernard M. Levinson

Key Events in the Life of the Historical Jesus A Collaborative Exploration of Context and Coherence Edited by Darrell L. Bock and Robert L. Webb

Early Christianity Edited by Jörg Frey et al Volume 1 (4 issues) new journal title

The Origins of Jewish Mysticism Peter Schäfer

philosophy & religion

This book contains twelve essays

by Bernard Levinson on biblical law, treating it from the perspective of the ancient Near East and the reinterpretation of the Bible in Second Temple literature. His studies are essential for an understanding of the Pentateuch and the Bible’s contribution to later western intellectual history.

This collection of essays examines twelve key events in the life of Jesus that were part of a decade-long collaborative research project. Each essay carefully examines the case for the events authenticity and then explores the social and cultural background to the event to provide an understanding of the events historical significance.

The journal is concerned with early Christianity as a historical phenomenon. Thereby, ‘Early Christianity’ aims to overcome certain limitations which have hindered the development of the discipline, including the concept of the ‘New Testament’ itself. For further information about this new journal title or to order a sample copy, contact your Customer Service Representative at Houtschild.

Peter Schäfer provides the reader for the first time with a history of prekabbalistic Jewish mysticism. He offers a close reading of the key texts and asks what they wish to convey about the age-old human desire to get close to and communicate with God. The book is directed at specialists as well as at a broader audience.

Mohr Siebeck, 2008 HB 9783161493829

€ 99.00 Forschungen zum Alten Testament 54

Mohr Siebeck, 2009 HB 9783161501449

€ 189.00 Wissenschaftliche Untersuchungen zum Neuen Testament. 247

Mohr Siebeck, 2010 ISSN: 1868-7032

Institutions: € 199.00 Individuals: € 49.00

Mohr Siebeck, 2009 HB 9783161499319

€ 99.00

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mohr siebeck

Handbuch der Textfunde vom Toten Meer Band 1: Die Handschriften biblischer Bücher von Qumran und den anderen Fundorten Armin Lange

Gadamer Ein philosophisches Porträt Donatella Di Cesare

Das auf mehrere Bände angelegte Handbuch der Textfunde vom Toten Meer bietet die erste literaturgeschichtliche Einleitung in die Handschriften von Qumran und den anderen Fundorten vom Toten Meer. Band 1 ist den Textzeugen alttestamentlicher Bücher und ihrer Textgeschichte gewidmet.

Mohr Siebeck, 2009 HB 9783161497346

€ 89.00 PB 9783161497339

€ 49.00

(The first volume studies the manuscripts of the books of the Hebrew Bible and looks at their textual history. The text of each biblical book developed individually, and many are characterized by textual plurality.)

Hans-Georg Gadamer (1900-2002) gehört zu den bedeutendsten Vertretern der Philosophie des 20. Jahrhunderts.

Worin besteht eigentlich seine philosophische Hermeneutik? Wie entwickelt und verändert sie sich im Lauf der Jahre? Auf einfache und bündige Weise schildert Donatella Di Cesare Gadamers Leben und geht allen Etappen seines Denkens nach.

Mohr Siebeck, 2009 HB 9783161495397

€ 69.00 PB 9783161499463

€ 29.00

(What is Gadamer’s philosophical hermeneutics really about? And how did it develop and change over the years?

Donatella Di Cesare recounts the life of the Marburg philosopher and retraces all the stages of his thought.)

Vermutungen und Widerlegungen Das Wachstum der wissenschaftlichen Erkenntnis Karl Popper Edited by Herbert Keuth

Poppers Vorträge und Aufsätze, in denen er vor allem seine Theorie des Wachstums unserer Erkenntnis als Folge kühner Vermutungen und strenger Versuche ihrer Widerlegung verständlich darstellt, liegen nun in der zweiten deutschen Auflage vor. Diese ist revidiert und enthält zusätzlich ein Nachwort und eine Konkordanz.

Mohr Siebeck, 2009 HB 9783161493959

€ 109.00 PB 9783161501975

€ 49.00 Gesammelte Werke

(This is the 2nd authorized, revised and expanded German edition of Karl Popper’s famous collection of essays.)

palgrave macmillan

The Meaning of Friendship Mark Vernon

A brilliantly lucid and insightful guide to all forms of friendship, drawing on philosophy and popular culture to cover what friendship is all about.

Palgrave Macmillan, April 2010 PB 9780230242883

£9.99

coming soon

saqi books

Al-Khwarizmi The Beginnings of Algebra Edited by Roshdi Rashed

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Roshdi Rashed has produced the first Arabic critical edition of AlKhwarizmi’s work, containing an annotated translation into English, an introductory essay and extensive commentaries on the text.

Saqi Books, December 2009 HB 9780863564307

£70.00

january 2010

taylor & francis ltd

PB ed. coming soon

The Routledge Companion to Philosophy of Science Edited by Stathis Psillos and Martin Curd Choice Outstanding Academic Titles Award Winner

This indispensable reference guide to the major topics, debates and problems in the philosophy of science contains fifty five specially commissioned entries by a leading team of international contributors.

Routledge / Taylor & Francis, February 2010

HB

9780415354035

£125.00 PB

9780415546133

£29.99 Echo eBook Single User Access 80203000502

US$160.00 EBL eBook

9780203000502

US$160.00 Routledge Philosophy Companions

The Routledge Companion to Twentieth Century Philosophy Edited by D. Moran

This outstanding collection presents a comprehensive picture of philosophy in the twentieth century.

PB 9780415429580

£29.99

coming soon

Routledge Philosophy Companions

The Routledge Companion to Philosophy of Religion PB ed. coming soon

Routledge / Taylor & Francis, February 2010

This companion is essential reading for anyone interested in philosophy, religion and related disciplines.

Edited by C. Meister and Paul Copan

Routledge / Taylor & Francis, February 2010 HB

9780415380386

£125.00 PB

9780415435536

£29.99

Choice Recommended

Ebook 9780203879344 Coming Soon Routledge Philosophy Companions

The Routledge Companion to Early Christian Thought Edited by D. Jeffrey Bingham

This companion brings together a remarkable team of distinguished scholars, making it the ideal companion for those seeking to read early Christian literature and understand its cultural context and theological contributions.

Routledge / Taylor & Francis, December 2009 HB 9780415442251

£95.00 Ebook 9780203864517 Coming Soon Routledge Companions

The Routledge Companion to the Christian Church PB ed. coming soon

Edited by G. Mannion and Lewis S. Mudge

Authoritative accessible and easily navigable this book is indispensable for everyone interested in the nature and history of the Christian church.

Routledge, Taylor & Francis, February 2010

HB 9780415374200

£125.00 PB 9780415567688

£25.00 Echo eBook Single User Access 9780203936078

US$199.00 EBL eBook

9780203936078

US$199.00 Routledge Companions

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