This volume celebrates the extraordinary work of Daniel Patte. In the last quarter century, Patte stands out as a scholar and teacher instrumental in shaping the character and setting the direction of biblical studies. Author of more than a dozen books and over one hundred articles, Patte is widely known for introducing French structuralist methods into the narrative study of the Bible.

Patte has been a major force in bringing international voices into the American exegetical and theological scene. He has helped raise the consciousness of biblical scholars about their responsibilities as critical readers and pedagogues. As General Editor of the journal Semeia, Patte provided a venue for established scholars and aspiring students who pursue alternative ways of reading the Bible critically.

Contributors include: Volney Gay, Vanderbilt University; Gary A. Phillips, The University of the South; Louis Panier, Universite Lumiere Lyon; Tina Pippin, Agnes Scott College; Hugh C. White, Silver Springs, Maryland; Cristina Grenholm, Karlstad University; Jean Delorme, Centre pour l'Analyse du Discours Religieux; Danna Nolan Fewell, Drew University; Musa W. Dube, University of Botswana; Timothy B. Cargal; David Jobling, St. Andrews College; Abraham Smith, Andover Newton Theological School; Peter J. Haas, Case Western Reserve University; Gerald West, University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa; Robin Mattison, Lutheran Theological Seminary Philadelphia; Lewis V. Baldwin, Vanderbilt University; Robert C. Culley; Etienne Trochme; Tat-siong Benny Liew, Chicago Theological Seminary; George Aichele, Adrian College; Fred W. Burnett, Anderson University; Lou H. Silberman; L.L. Welborn, Union Theological Seminary in Dayton; Gabriel Vahanian, emeritus, Syracuse University.

Gary A. Phillips is Professor of Religion at the University of the South.

Nicole Wilkinson Duran is Professor of Religion at United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio.