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== Career ==

== Career ==

Richard Hess joined the faculty of Denver Seminary in 1997, and since then has become a Distinguished Professor in Old Testament studies. He has given lectures in [[Andrews University]], Lanier Theological Library, Irish Bible Institute, Oregon State University, Denver University, and more then a hundred other scholarly societies, universities and colleges. Hess is also a member of over a dozen scholarly societies. Hess is currently editor of the ''Denver Journal'' and the former editor for the ''Bulletin for Biblical Research''. Hess has worked on translations for numerous biblical translations of the Bible, including the [[New International Version]], [[New American Bible]], and [[Holman Christian Standard Bible]].

Richard Hess joined the faculty of Denver Seminary in 1997, and since then has become a Distinguished Professor in Old Testament studies. He has given lectures in [[Andrews University]], Lanier Theological Library, Irish Bible Institute, Oregon State University, Denver University, and more then a hundred other scholarly societies, universities and colleges. Hess is also a member of over a dozen scholarly societies. Hess is currently editor of the ''Denver Journal'' and the former editor for the ''Bulletin for Biblical Research''. Hess has worked on translations for numerous biblical translations of the Bible, including the [[New International Version]], [[New American Bible]], and [[Holman Christian Standard Bible]]. One recent influential book by Richard Hess was the book ''The Old Testament: A Historical, Theological, and Critical Introduction'', which has been praised as a "...groundbreaking historical, theological, and critical introduction to the Old Testament that goes far beyond other introductions in terms of breadth, depth, and scope"<ref>[http://www.bakerpublishinggroup.com/books/the-old-testament/311980 Richard Hess Scholarly Rewviews]</ref> and a "a truly outstanding introduction to the Old Testament..."<ref>see ref. 2</ref>

Richard Hess has authored over 9 books, and edited and co-edited over 33 books. In addition to having written several hundred book reviews and dictionary articles, Hess written over 100 scholarly articles, and has written commentaries on the [[Book of Leviticus]], [[Book of Joshua]], and [[Song of Songs]]. A number of important scholarly contributions by Richard Hess include the following;

Richard Hess has authored over 9 books, and edited and co-edited over 33 books. In addition to having written several hundred book reviews and dictionary articles, Hess written over 100 scholarly articles, and has written commentaries on the [[Book of Leviticus]], [[Book of Joshua]], and [[Song of Songs]]. A number of important scholarly contributions by Richard Hess include the following;