This two-volume work in biblical studies is a commemorative presentation to Simon John DeVries, noted Old Testament Scholar. Volume one offers a series of essays on issues in Hebrew bible studies. The topics addressed include the nature of Yahweh as God of Israel, a reexamination of the 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. Comments on: Isaac Kalimi, 'The Date of the Book of Chronicles', Simon J. De Vries, 'The Interface between Prophecy as Narrative and Prophecy as Proclamation', John D.W. Watts ' Two Studies in Isaiah', Hyun Chul Paul Kim, 'The Song of Moses in Isaiah 40-55', W. Eugene March, 'Guess who is coming to dinner! Jeremiah 29.1-9 as an invitation to Radical Social Change'   ~ International Review of Biblical Studies, Vol 51: 2004/05