1 and 2 Kings (Fortress Commentary on the Bible)

by Gale A. Yee

Publisher:

Fortress Press

, 2026

Overview

This commentary on 1 and 2 Kings, excerpted from Fortress Commentary on the Bible: The Old Testament and Apocrypha, engages readers in the work of biblical interpretation. Gale A. Yee connects historical-critical analysis with sensitivity to current theological, cultural, and interpretive issues.

The book is an introduction and commentary using three lenses: ancient context, the interpretative tradition, and contemporary questions and challenges. 1 and 2 Kings: Fortress Commentary on the Bible introduces fresh perspectives and draws students, preachers, and interested readers into the challenging work of interpretation.

Key Features

• Engages readers in the work of biblical interpretation through historical-critical analysis
• Utilizes three specific lenses: ancient context, interpretive tradition, and contemporary challenges
• Introduces fresh perspectives to assist students and preachers with theological and cultural issues

Product Details

• Title: 1 and 2 Kings (Fortress Commentary on the Bible)
• Author: Gale A. Yee
• Series: Fortress Commentary on the Bible
• Publisher: Fortress Press
• Print Publication Date: 2026
• Pages: 61
• Language: English
• Resources: 1
• Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
• ISBN: 9798341900103
• Resource ID: LLS:FCB11KI1
• Resource Type: Bible Commentary
• Metadata Last Updated: 2026-02-04T16:04:47Z

About Gale A. Yee

Gale A. Yee joined the EDS faculty in 1998, after many years at the University of St. Thomas (St. Paul, MN), as a Professor of Hebrew Bible and Director of Women’s Studies. Although grounded in traditional historical critical methods, she enjoys applying the newer methodologies and approaches to the study of the biblical text, such as postcolonial criticism, ideological criticism, and cultural criticism. Professor Yee also explores feminist theory and Asian American Studies to enhance her interpretations of the Bible. She is particularly active in the Society of Biblical Literature as general editor of Semeia Studies. The author of several books and articles, Professor Yee’s current book project is Class Acts: Marginalization in Ancient Israel, which investigates Israel’s lower and destitute classes: poor, widow, orphan, corvée laborer, male and female slave. She also researches the sexual depiction of Hebrew Bible women in art. Professor Yee earned her BA and MA at Loyola University of Chicago, and her PhD at University of St. Michael’s College (Toronto).