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Victor H. Matthews is Dean of the College of Humanities and Public Affairs and Professor of Religious Studies at Missouri State University. He is the author of seventeen books and dozens of scholarly articles on the social world of ancient Israel.
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The Social World of Ancient Israel: 1250-587 BCE (1993) — Author — 103 copies

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This unique commentary provides historical, social and cultural background for each passage of the Old Testament. From Genesis through Malachi, this single volume gathers and condenses an abundance of specialized knowledge, and includes a glossary, maps and charts, and expanded explanations of significant background issues
 
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staylorlib | 3 other reviews | Jul 28, 2022 |
DISCO D: BACKUP / TEOLOGIA
AYUDAS PASTORALES / COMENTARIOS / COLECCIONES / COMENTARIO DEL CONTEXTO CULTURAL DE LA BIBLIA
 
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abdiel91 | 3 other reviews | May 10, 2020 |
Commonly asked questions that will help readers to more quickly gain a basic understanding of the biblical world and the role of the prophets.
 
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StFrancisofAssisi | Apr 30, 2019 |
Explore the literature, history, and social context of the Old Testament/ Hebrew Bible and their relevance for making sense of this ancient collection. This significant revision of a classroom standard pays particular attention to the original Mediterranean context-how it differs from modern Western culture-and its importance for interpretation. The significance of critical scholarly methods as well as the value of archaeology are likewise explored. Designed with the realities of the classroom in mind, it includes helpful illustrations, insets, and maps; study questions; a glossary, and indexes of subjects, personal and place names, and Scripture citations.… (more)
 
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