Yale University Library Research Guides: Hebrew Bible Interpretation I &amp; II: Redaction Criticism

Introduction to Redaction Criticism

What is Redaction Criticism? by Norman Perrin A stellar introduction to redaction criticism.
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The Problem of the Hexateuch and Other Essays by Gerhard von Rad Das formgeschichtliche Problem des Hexateuchs, though focused on the Hebrew Bible and arguably centered on form criticism, was a constant point of reference for early Redaction critics.

First Isaiah (Online) by J. J. M. Roberts (Editor) A classical historical-critical commentary that tries to make sense of how the text came together.
Deutero-Isaiah by Klaus Baltzer; Margaret Kohl (Translator) Along with presentation of the book's themes, Baltzer also develops a creative hypothesis about the work's genre, identifying it as a "liturgical drama" in six acts, which makes it possible to understand the text's function in worship and its significance as a literary text.
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Jeremiah 1 (Chapters 1-25) by William L. Holladay
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Ezekiel (2 vols.) by Walther Zimmerli
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The Book of Exodus by Brevard S. Childs A discussion of form and redaction criticism. Contains discussion of history of interpretation and theological significance.
Memory and Tradition in the Book of Numbers by Adriane Leveen Examines how the editors of Numbers created a narrative of the forty-year journey through the wilderness to control understanding of the past and influence attitudes in the future.
The Deuteronomic School: History, Social Setting, and Literature by Raymond F. Person Focuses on redaction criticism of Deuteronomy.

Micah by Daniel L. Smith-Christopher A redactional critical reading of Micah.
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Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah by J. J. M. Roberts A philological and textual analysis of these three books in the Book of the Twelve.
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Obadiah and Jonah by Hans Walter Wolff Form- and redaction-critical commentary.

Psalms (2 vols.) by Hans-Joachim Kraus Classic form- and redaction-critical commentary.
Proverbs 1-15 (Online) by Bernd U. Schipper Interprets the book of Proverbs against the background of both ancient Near Eastern literature and the literature of the Hebrew Bible.
1 Chronicles by Ralph W. Klein; Thomas Kruger (Editor) Argues that the differences often ascribed to the Chronicler came in fact from the divergent copy of the canonical books he was rewriting. Includes good theological insights in the book.
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The Song of Songs by Roland E. Murphy Examines the literary character and structure of the Song, aspects of its composition and style, and its meaning and theological significance.
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