Ashgate New Critical Thinking "Ashgate New Critical Thinking in Theology & Biblical Studies" presents an open-ended series of quality research drawn from an international field of scholarship. The series aims to bring monograph publishing back into focus for authors, the international library market, and student, academic and research readers. Headed by an international editorial advisory board of acclaimed scholars, this series presents cutting-edge research from established as well as exciting new authors in the field. With specialist focus, yet clear contextual presentation, books in the series aim to take theological and biblical research into new directions, opening the field to new critical debate within the traditions, into areas of related study, and into important topics for contemporary society.