Acknowledgments

Appreciation is due to each of the authors for their valuable contribution and their patience with the protracted publication process. Appreciation is also due to Angel M. Rodriguez, who, while director of the Biblical Research Institute (BRI), gave steady support; and to the BRI committee (BRICOM) members who took time to read and suggest improvements for many of the chapters. Others who also served as readers include Richard Davidson, Stan Hickerson, Denis Kaiser, James R. Nix, Tim Poirier, George Reid, Alberto Timm, and Ed Zinke. Beyond serving as readers, I want to thank the director of the White Estate, James R. Nix, and vice director, Tim Poirier, for their consistent support and helpful suggestions. The White Estate Trustees, who commissioned this book, provided the resources and guidance necessary to carry it to completion. Jonathan Burt provided valuable assistance in the final editorial work and compilation process, as did Bonnie Proctor, who served as a copy editor. UEGW iv.1