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More Than Meets the Ear
More than a simple exchange of words, conversations in the biblical narratives offer an array of clues that define the characters and their relationships, the setting, and the …
Old Testament Themes
This volume provides a "e;road map"e; of four major Old Testament/Hebrew Bible themes: covenant, universalism, remnant, and wisdom. Each theme draws on specific examples …
Social World of Ancient Israel – 1250–587 BCE
Getting a fix on the social context of the Hebrew Bible is imperative for anyone reconstructing either the "story" of the text or the "history" behind the text. Resources in this …
Old Testament Turning Points – The Narratives That Shaped a Nation
Adam and Eve, God's covenant with Abraham, the deportation of Judah and their eventual return to Jerusalem--these are the Old Testament stories most people remember, and for good …
Old Testament Themes
Gender and Law in the Hebrew Bible and the Ancient Near East
This striking new contribution to gender studies demonstrates the essential role of Israelite and Near East law in the historical analysis of gender. The theme of these studies of …
Experiencing Scripture
Experiencing Scripture explores living environments of ancient Israel and the role the five senses play in understanding the Biblical text.The environments encompass both village …
Old Testament: Text and Context
This substantially updated edition of a classroom standard provides students with an accessible introduction to the literature, history, and social context of the Old Testament. …
Experiencing Scripture
History of Bronze and Iron Age Israel
Designed as a supplementary resource for students who have an interest in the ancient Near East and biblical history, this volume provides a basic introduction to the historical, …
The Hebrew Prophets and Their Social World – An Introduction
Victor Matthews, a veteran teacher and expert on the world of ancient Israel, introduces students to the Hebrew prophets and their social world. Drawing on archaeology and ancient …