Description:This two-volume publication celebrates the work of the eminent biblical scholar Simon John DeVries and focuses upon the development of a critical Biblical Theology of the Hebrew Bible. The first volume is devoted to exegetical studies, including: the nature of Yahweh as God of Israel, a re-examination of Exodus tradition; the Priestly Code and practices; prophets and revelation; biblical poetry; issues in biblical linguistics; dramatic narrative in Hebrew Bible tradition; and Yahweh's deliverance as redemption in Israel. This is volume 388 in the Journal for the Study of the Old Testament Supplement series.