Catholic Faith

Theology Professor Matthew Umbarger publishes first book

Cover of Umbarger's book, "A Table in the Presence of My Enemies: Banqueting and Battling in Ancient Israel"

After 20 years of research, revision and persistence, Matthew Umbarger, Ph.D., associate professor of theology, has published his first book, “A Table in the Presence of My Enemies: Banqueting and Battling in Ancient Israel.”