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Anselm Academic Study Bible This study Bible contains the full text of the New American Bible Revised Edition along with introductory articles on the formation of the Bible (J. C. Okoye); geography, archaeology, and the Scriptures (L. J. Hoppe); the social context of the Bible (E. Stewart); Deuterocanonical and non- canonical Scriptures (F. Bovon, J. Endres); the Christian Bible and the Jews (M. C. Boys); Jewish biblical interpretation (A.-J. Levine); the distinctiveness of Jesus (S. C. Martin); the many faces of Jesus (Martin); the lectionary (R. Boisclair); a brief history and practice of biblical criticism (M. Frigge); critical issues in contemporary biblical interpretation (S. J. Binz); sacred Scripture in the Catholic tradition (Binz); and contextual and transformative interpretation (Binz). The treatment of each biblical book includes introductions, the English text, and notes. The NT writings are presented by M. K. Birge (Hebrews, James, 1–2 Peter, 1–3 John, Jude), L. Brink (Romans, 1–2 Corinthians), W. Carter (Matthew), R. F. Collins (Ephesians, Colossians, 1–2 Timothy, Titus), M. Coloe (John), J. A. Kelhoffer (Mark), C. L. Rothschild (Luke, Acts), J.-P. Ruiz (Revelation), and T. Wiley (Galatians, Philippians, 1–2 Thessalonians, Philemon). Maps, charts, and photo- graphs are included as additional study aids. Hoppe served as associate editor for the OT.