title: Handbook of Biblical Criticism, Third Edition, Revised & Expanded
author:  Richard N. Soulen 
description: <b>Richard N. Soulen</b> is Professor Emeritus of New Testament Studies at the Virginia Union University School of Theology in Richmond, Virginia.
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  # **_Contents_**
  
  BOOK I
  
  Chapter One
  
  Chapter Two
  
  Chap