"... enlightening, challenging... Its entries are not just a listing of words in the Bible. By using terms from social anthropology and other modern terms like family centeredness' the volume brings out the major values of the Bible in a very illuminating way. It is a handbook that provides its users with tools to read the cul-tural script of the Bible; it stimulates new and unexpected insights into what we have considered well-known phrases and passages.... That the book enlightens, chal-lenges, and creates discussion is a sure sign that the authors have achieved their goal. Both students and professors will benefit much from reading it."

Halvor Moxnes

University of Olso