This is the thirtieth edition of the Journal of Biblical Literature. The journal is a leading academic publication in the field of biblical studies, covering topics such as biblical archaeology, literary criticism, and exegesis. This edition includes articles on topics such as the relationship between Judaism and Christianity, the representation of women in the Bible, and the role of the Bible in contemporary politics. This journal is a must-read for scholars of religious studies.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.