1 and 2 Kings

This commentary on 1 and 2 Kings, excerpted from Fortress Commentary on the Bible: The Old Testament and Apocrypha, engages readers in the work of biblical interpretation. Gale A. Yee connects historical-critical analysis with sensitivity to current theological, cultural, and interpretive issues.

The book is an introduction and commentary using three lenses: ancient context, the interpretative tradition, and contemporary questions and challenges. 1 and 2 Kings: Fortress Commentary on the Bible introduces fresh perspectives and draws students, preachers, and interested readers into the challenging work of interpretation.

Author Biography

Gale A. Yee is Nancy W. King Professor of Biblical Studies Emerita of Episcopal Divinity School.

Hugh R. Page, Jr. is professor of theology and Africana Studies at the University of Notre Dame, where he also serves as vice president for Institutional Transformation and as Advisor to the President. An Episcopal priest, Page holds a bachelor’s in history from Hampton University, two master’s degrees from The General Theological Seminary in New York, a doctorate in ministry from the Graduate Theological Foundation, and master’s and doctoral degrees in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations from Harvard University. Matthew J. M. Coomber is assistant professor of biblical studies at St. Ambrose University, Davenport, Iowa.