John H. Hayes is Professor Emeritusof Old Testament at Candler School of Theology, Emory University, in Atlanta, Georgia. He is the author of numerous books, including "Introduction to the Bible", "Biblical Exegesis: A Beginner's Handbook" (with Carl Holladay), "The Jewish People in Classical Antiquity" (with Sara Mandell), and "Old Testament Theology: Its History and Development" (with Frederick Prussner), all published by WJK.