now common acceptance and mastery of historical criticism by Orthodox scholars. On the other hand, the collection as a whole is distinguished by the traditional Orthodox engagement with patristic sources, and also by a concern for hermeneutical issues. This is a worthy tribute to Savas Agourides, who has labored for more than half a century to promote critical biblical scholarship in the Orthodox world. John J. Collins, Holmes Professor of Old Testament, Yale University.

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