A hefty volume, covering a lot of ground. As a result, the reader only gets a bird’s eye view of each topic under consideration, which is a drawback of a project attempting to be so comprehensive (and Lewis himself recognizes this). In a given chapter, a whole host of biblical texts and extra-biblical material remains (textual and iconographic) are brought to bear on a specific topic (e.g., the characterization of Yahweh as Warrior), which can orient readers to the general topic, but may leave them with more questions than answers. I appreciated Lewis’s use of iconographic and epigraphic evidence throughout the book, which helped to bolster some of the conclusions he draws. All in all, this is a helpful reference volume, which can serve as a catalyst for deeper work in a particular area.

One final remark: endnotes will be the death of me.