Victor H. Matthews

Author of The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament

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About the Author

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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Works by Victor H. Matthews

Manners and Customs in the Bible: Revised Edition (1988) 518 copies

Old Testament Parallels: Laws and Stories from the Ancient Near East (1991) 445 copies

The Ivp Bible Background Commentary: Genesis-Deuteronomy (1997) 184 copies

The Old Testament: Text And Context (1997) 113 copies

The Social World of Ancient Israel: 1250-587 BCE (1993) — Author — 103 copies

A Brief History of Ancient Israel (2002) 98 copies

Studying the Ancient Israelites: A Guide to Sources and Methods (2007) 91 copies

Social World of the Hebrew Prophets (2000) 54 copies

Old Testament Turning Points: The Narratives That Shaped a Nation (2005) 53 copies

The Hebrew Prophets and Their Social World: An Introduction (2012) 50 copies

Judges and Ruth (New Cambridge Bible Commentary) (2004) 45 copies

More Than Meets the Ear: Discovering the Hidden Contexts of Old Testament Conversations (2008) 36 copies

The Cultural World of the Bible: An Illustrated Guide to Manners and Customs (2015) 36 copies

Gender and Law in the Hebrew Bible and the Ancient Near East (1998) — Editor — 34 copies

Semeia 68: Honor And Shame In The World Of The Bible (1994) 22 copies

Old Testament Themes (2000) 17 copies

Pastoral nomadism in the Mari Kingdom (ca. 1830-1760 B.C.) (1978) 11 copies

101 Questions and Answers on the Historical Books of the Bible (2009) 9 copies

101 Questions and Answers on the Prophets of Israel (Responses to 101 Questions...) (2007) 8 copies

The History of Bronze and Iron Age Israel (Essentials of Biblical Studies) (2018) 7 copies

PARALELOS DEL ANTIGUO TESTAMENTO (15L) (Estante 10) (2004) 2 copies

Honor and shame in the world of the Bible 2 copies

Family, Children, and Inheritance in the Biblical World 1 copy

Paradise Now: Essays on Early Jewish and Christian Mysticism 1 copy

Experiencing Scripture: The Five Senses in Biblical Interpretation (2023) 1 copy

Marriage and Family in the Ancient Near East 1 copy

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Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, Daniel (Zondervan Illustrated Bible Backgrounds Commentary) (2009) — Author — 135 copies

Marriage and Family in the Biblical World (2003) — Contributor — 96 copies

Near Eastern Archaeology: A Reader (2003) — Contributor — 48 copies

Israel's Apostasy and Restoration: Essays in Honor of Roland K Harrison (1988) — Contributor — 22 copies

Worship and the Hebrew Bible Essays in H: Essays in Honor of John T. Willis (JSOT Supplement) (1999) — Contributor — 20 copies

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The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament… by John H. Walton

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 |

COMENTARIO DEL CONTEXTO CULTURAL DE LA BIBLIA.… by John H. Walton

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 |

101 Questions and Answers on the Prophets of Israel… by Victor H Matthews

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 |

The Old Testament: Text and Context by Victor H. Matthews

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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