title: Handbook of Biblical Criticism, Fourth Edition
author:  Richard N. Soulen 
description: "For a quarter of a century I have consistently used and recommended Soulens' Handbook of Biblical Criticism....Scholars and students alike owe the Soulens great thanks for this most helpful resource." Marion L. Soards, Professor of New Testament Studies, Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary<br /><br />
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  # **Contents**
  
  Chapter One
  
  Chapter Two
  
  Chapter Three
  
  Chapter Four
  
  Chapter Five
  
  Chapter Six
  
  Chapter Seven
  
  Chapter Eight
  
  Chapter Nine
  
  Chapter Ten
  
  Chapter Eleven
  
  Chapter Twelve
  
  Chapter Thirteen
  
  Chapter Fourteen
  
  Chapter Fifteen
  
  Chapter Sixteen
  
  Chap