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Seminary Faculty Publication: Baker, David W.

Dr. David W. Baker's Published Articles

13 Devotional Bible Readings on the Psalms, for Scripture Union (UK, 1991).
"Annotated Bibliography: Pentateuch, Prophets, Ancient Near Eastern Background," Ashland Theological Journal 29 (1997): 67-75.
"Are Business People the Bad Guys?: Person and Property in the Pentateuch," Southwestern Journal of Theology 59/2 (2017): 135-156.
"Aspects of Grace in the Pentateuch," Ashland Theological Journal 29 (1997): 7-22.
"Bible Computer Resources," Ashland Theological Journal 28 (1996): 112-125.
"Biblical Colophons: Gevaryahu and Beyond", Studies in the Succession Narrative, ed. W. C. van Wyk, OTWSA 27 (1984) and OTWSA 28 (1985): Old Testament Essays (Pretoria, 1986): 29-61.
"Building an Old Testament Library: Hosea-Malachi," Catalyst 25/4 (1999): 3- 4.
"Christian Computer Resources," Ashland Theological Journal 29 (1997): 99-110.
"Each Day Should be 'Children's Day", Ashland Times Gazette (6.23.90).
"Further Examples of the Waw Explicativum," Vetus Testamentum 30 (1980): 129-136.
"God's Faithfulness through Time: Zephaniah: What is the Source of Evil?," Decision 43/9 (2002): 36-39.
"Guest editorial", Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society 39/1 (1996): 1-2.
"In Search of Excellence," Interest 57/5 (1991): 12-13.
"An Investigation of Biblical Language Study from 1986-1991 at Ashland Theological Seminary," Bulletin of Higher Hebrew Education 5-6 (1992-1993): 56-75.
"Keeping My Brother: Social Responsibility in the Old Testament", Brethren Evangelist 110:5 (May, 1988): 4-5.
"Leviticus 1-7 and the Punic Tariffs: A Form Critical Comparison", Zeitschriftfar die Alttestamentliche Wissenschaft 99 (1987): 188-198.
"The Mosaic Covenant Against its Environment", Ashland Theological Journal 20 (1988).
"The Old Testament and Criticism", Journal of Theology for Southern Africa 48 (1984): 13- 20.
"Old Testament Prophecy: Recent Publications" Ashland Theological Journal 33 (2001): 57-76.
"Reading the Old Testament: Tools and Techniques," Ashland Theological Journal 28 (1996): 87-111.
"Reverse Archaeology - Disconstruction of Texts: A Critique of Jeffrey Tigay", Proceedings: Eastern Great Lakes Biblical Society 9 (1989): 34-48.
"Sharing the Burden; Sharing the Joy", The Brethren Evangelist (1990): 6-9.
"Translation and Literary Style: Appreciating Biblical Literature," Ashland Theological Journal 22 (1990): 8-10.
"The Uniqueness of the Mosaic Covenant", Proceedings of the Seventh S. A. Judaica Conference Held at the University of the Witwatersrand 1983 (Johannesburg, 1983): 1-11.

Dr. David W. Baker's Published Books and Book Contributions

Alive to God: Studies in Spirituality Presented to James Houston by J. I. Packer (Editor); Loren Wilkinson (Editor); Contribution(s) by David W. Baker
Call Number: BV4501.2 .A334 1992

ISBN: 0830817670

Publication Date: 1992

David W. Baker contributed "Piety in the Pentateuch".
The Anchor Bible Dictionary by David Noel Freedman (editor); Contribution(s) by David W. Baker
Call Number: BS440 .A54 1992

ISBN: 9780385425834

Publication Date: 1992

David W. Baker contributed 43 entries to this essential Biblical studies resource.
Baker Encyclopedia of Bible Places: Towns & Cities, Countries & States, Archaeology & Topography by John J. Bimson (Editor); Contribution(s) by David W. Baker
Call Number: BS635.2 .B34 1995

ISBN: 9780801010934

Publication Date: 1995
Behind the Scenes of the Old Testament: Cultural, Social, and Historical Contexts by Jonathan S. Greer (Editor); John W. Hilber (Editor); John H. Walton (Editor); Contribution(s) by David W. Baker
ISBN: 9780801097751

Publication Date: 2018
Daily Dose of Knowledge Bible by Publications International Ltd. Staff; Contribution(s) by David W. Baker
ISBN: 1412715415

Publication Date: 2009
A Dictionary of Biblical Tradition in English Literature by David Lyle Jeffrey (Editor); Contribution(s) by David W. Baker
Call Number: PR149.B5 D53 1992

ISBN: 0802836348

Publication Date: 1992
Dictionary of the Old Testament - Pentateuch by David W. Baker (Editor); T. Desmond Alexander
ISBN: 9780830817818

Publication Date: 2002
Dictionary of the Old Testament: Prophets by Mark J. Boda (Editor); J. Gordon McConville (Editor); Contribution(s) by David W. Baker
Call Number: BS1505.55 .D53 2012

ISBN: 9780830817849

Publication Date: 2012

David W. Baker contributed "Evil" and "Nahum".
Essays on the Patriarchal Narratives by A. R. Millard (Editor); D. J. Wiseman (Editor); Contribution(s) by David W. Baker
Call Number: BS573 .E87 2007

ISBN: 9781556356667

Publication Date: 2008

David W. Baker contributed "Diversity and Unity in the Literary Structure of Genesis".
Evangelical Dictionary of Biblical Theology by Walter A. Elwell (Editor); Contribution(s) by David W. Baker
Call Number: BS440 .E78 1996

ISBN: 0801020492

Publication Date: 1995

David W. Baker contributed "Zephaniah, Theology of" and "Obadiah, Theology of".
The Face of Old Testament Studies: A Survey of Contemporary Approaches by David W. Baker (Editor); Bill T. Arnold (Editor)
Call Number: BS1193 .F33 1999

ISBN: 0801022150

Publication Date: 1999

David W. Baker served as editor and additionally contributed "Israelite Prophets and Prophecy".
Faith, Tradition and History: Old Testament Historiography in its Near Eastern Context by A. R. Millard (Editor); J. K. Hoffmeier (Editor); D. W. Baker (Editor)
Call Number: BS1197 F34 1994

ISBN: 9780931464829

Publication Date: 1994

David W. Baker contributed "Scribes as Transmitters of Tradition".
Genesis 37-50: A Handbook on the Hebrew Text by David W. Baker and Jason Anthony Riley
Call Number: BS1235.55 .B35 2014

ISBN: 9781932792683

Publication Date: 2014
The Illustrated Bible Dictionary by Douglas, J.D.; Contribution(s) by David W. Baker
Call Number: BS440 .I44 1980 v.1-3

Publication Date: 1980
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia by Geoffrey W. Bromiley (editor); Contribution(s) by David W. Baker
Call Number: BS440 .I6 1979 v.1-4

Publication Date: 1979
Interpreting the Old Testament: A Guide for Exegesis by Craig C. Broyles (Editor); Contribution(s) by David W. Baker
Call Number: BS1171.2 .I585 2001

ISBN: 0801022711

Publication Date: 2001
Cornerstone Biblical Commentary: Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy by David W. Baker; Dale A. Brueggemann; Eugene H. Merrill; Philip W. Comfort (General Editor)
Call Number: BS491.3 .C67 2005

ISBN: 9780842334280

Publication Date: 2009
Lexham Geographic Commentary on the Pentateuch by Barry J. Beitzel (Editor); Contribution(s) by David W. Baker
Call Number: BS1225.53 .L4994 2023

ISBN: 9781683597292

Publication Date: 2023
Make the Old Testament Live: From Curriculum to Classroom by Richard Hess (Editor); Gordon J. Wenham (Editor); Contribution(s) by David W. Baker
Call Number: BS1193 .M35 1998

ISBN: 0802844278

Publication Date: 1998

David W. Baker contributed "Studying the Original Texts: Effective Learning and Teaching of Biblical Hebrew".
More Light on the Path: Daily Scripture Readings in Hebrew and Greek by David W. Baker; Elaine A. Heath; Morven Baker; Eugene H. Peterson (Foreword by)
Call Number: BS491.5 .B35 1998

ISBN: 0801021650

Publication Date: 1998
Nelson's Illustrated Bible Dictionary : An Authoritative One-Volume Reference Work on the Bible, with Full-Color Illustrations by Herbert Lockyer (Editor); Contribution(s) by David W. Baker
Call Number: BS440 .N347 1986

ISBN: 0840749554

Publication Date: 1986
New Bible Commentary by J. A. Motyer (Editor); G. J. Wenham; R. T. France (Editor); D. A. Carson (Editor); Contribution(s) by David W. Baker
Call Number: BS491.2 .N45 1994

ISBN: 0830814426

Publication Date: 1994

David W. Baker contributed "Obadiah," "Habakkuk," and "Zephaniah."
New Dictionary of Biblical Theology by D. A. Carson (Consultant Editor); Graeme Goldsworthy (Consultant Editor); T. Desmond Alexander (Editor); Brian S. Rosner (Editor); Contribution(s) by David W. Baker
Call Number: BS440 .N437 2001

ISBN: 0830814388

Publication Date: 2000

David W. Baker contributed "Obadiah," "Nahum," "Habakkuk," and "Zephaniah".
New International Dictionary of Old Testament Theology & Exegesis by Willem A. VanGemeren (Editor); Conribution(s) by David W. Baker
Call Number: BS440 .N438 1997

ISBN: 9780310214007

Publication Date: 1997
New Living Bible
Publication Date: 1996

David W. Baker contributed a translation of Leviticus.
The NIV Application Commentary: Joel, Obadiah, Malachi by David W. Baker
Call Number: BS1575.53 .B35 2006

ISBN: 9780310207238

Publication Date: 2006
NIV Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible by Craig S. Keener (Editor); John H. Walton (Editor); Contribution(s) by David W. Baker
ISBN: 9780310431589

Publication Date: 2016
NIV Zondervan Study Bible by D. A. Carson (General Editor); Contribution(s) by David W. Baker
Call Number: BS195 .N37 2015

ISBN: 9780310438281

Publication Date: 2015

Author contributed "Obadiah" and "Joel" sections.
Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries: Obadiah, Jonah and Micah by David W. Baker, T. Desmond Alexander, and Bruce K. Waltke
Call Number: BS1595.53 .B35 2009

ISBN: 9780830842261

Publication Date: 2009

David W. Baker contributed "Obadiah".
Tyndale Old Testament Commentaries: Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah by David W. Baker
Call Number: BS1625.53 .B35 2009

ISBN: 9780830842278

Publication Date: 2009
The Seed of Promise: The Sufferings and Glory of the Messiah: Essays in Honor of T. Desmond Alexander (Glossahouse Festschrift) by Paul R. Williamson (Editor); Rita F. Cefalu (Editor); Contribution(s) by David W. Baker
ISBN: 9781942697985

Publication Date: 2020
Studia Biblica 1978 by E. A. Livingstone (Editor); Contribution(s) by David W. Baker
Call Number: BS413 .S74 1978

ISBN: 9780567329523

Publication Date: 1978

David W. Baker contributed "Division Markers and the Structure of Leviticus 1-7".
Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary Set by Clinton E. Arnold (editor); Contribution(s) by David W. Baker
Call Number: BS2341.52 .Z66 2002

ISBN: 0310217407

Publication Date: 2002

Author contributed "Isaiah".

Faculty Biography

Dr. David W. Baker, Ph.D.,
Professor of Old Testament and Semitic Languages, is a prolific scholar, editor, and brilliant professor. He is recognized as an international Old Testament scholar. One of his most fulfilling academic achievements is as an editor, helping others achieve publishing success. In addition to serving as Professor of Old Testament and Semitics at Ashland, he has taught in a visiting capacity at institutions in Australia, South America, and Europe. In his 30+ years at Ashland Theological Seminary, Dr. Baker finds that he most appreciates the diversity of ATS.

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