About the Author

G. Johannes Botterweck (1917-1981) was professor of Old Testament and Catholic theology at the University of Bonn, Germany. Helmer Ringgren (1917-2012) was professor of Old Testament interpretation at the University of Uppsala, Sweden. Heinz-Josef Fabry is professor emeritus of Old Testament at the University of Bonn, Germany. Head librarian at The General Theological Seminary in New York City.