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This book is a revised version of my 2010 Catholic University of America doctoral dissertation. I wish to acknowledge my gratitude to those people who have encouraged and assisted me in my studies. To Felix Struik, who first opened up the treasures of the Bible to me while I attended graduate school at Study Center of the Dominicans of the Caribbean. His enthusiasm and reverence for the Sacred Scriptures were a source of inspiration and motivation. I also owe a debt of gratitude to Frank J. Matera, under whose experienced and studious guidance I was fortunate enough to complete my doctoral dissertation. To my professors at Catholic University of America, especially Raymond F. Collins, Francis J. Moloney, Christopher T. Begg, Francis T. Gignac, and John P. Heil, from whom I have learned so much and whose methodical and careful approach to the study of the Scriptures I can only aspire to emulate. Thanks also to Joseph Mindling, whose meticulous and helpful suggestions allowed me to improve the original manuscript of the dissertation. I would also like to thank the library personnel at the Evangelical Seminary in Puerto Rico, especially Sonia Arrillaga Montalvo, Milka Vigo Verestín, Carydis Gabriel Franco, and Lyda Alvarado Cardona, for providing me the space and resources necessary for completing this project. Thanks to my religious superiors Fr. Alberto Figueroa and Fr. Francisco García for their continuous support and encouragement throughout these years. To my parents Edwin (RIP) and Elsie Martínez, whose love and unconditional support have been the cornerstone of my vocation, thanks. Thanks also to Constanza Arena for talking the time to help me proofread the final text of this book. Finally, I want to thank Wipf and Stock for their assistance and guidance in the publication of this work.