"A veteran teacher and expert on the world of ancient Israel introduces students to the Hebrew prophets. 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 Near Eastern texts, Matthews examines the prophets chronologically, placing them and their message into historical context. He explores pertinent aspects o ..."
"Grounded in the latest archeological developments, Victor Matthews's A Brief History of Ancient Israel presents a concise history of Israel covering the ancestral period, conquest and settlement, the monarchy, and both the exilic and postexilic periods. Using supplemental figures and insets, the author concentrates on providing a cogent and condensed discussion of events. He examines historical geography, archaeological data, and, where ..."
"Paperback. Pub Date: 2004 Pages: 292 Publisher: Camidge. University Press This Commentary ings to life the world portrayed in The stories in Judges and Ruth of The intention is to prepare the reader to understand Social Norms and customs such as Hospitality codes. marriage customs. inheritance laws. or agricultural practices when they appear in the stories. Having established a cultural and literary context for Judges and Ruth. the comm ..."
Old Testament(3rd Edition) Text and Context: Text And Context, The by Victor Harold Matthews, James C. Moyer Paperback, 334 Pages, Published 2012 by Baker Academic ISBN-13: 978-0-8010-4835-7, ISBN: 0-8010-4835-4
"Victor H. Matthews, James C. Moyer. In england, as part of the general wave of
translations being produced, James I commissioned a group of thirty scholars to
create a standard or authorized version for use in his kingdom. The result is the
King James Version (KJV), published in 1611. This work represents the efforts of
the finest scholars of the time and, along with the works of William Shakespeare,
is a chief contributor to the d ..."
Old Testament Turning Points(1st Edition) The Narratives That Shaped a Nation by Victor Harold Matthews Paperback, 208 Pages, Published 2005 by Baker Academic ISBN-13: 978-0-8010-2774-1, ISBN: 0-8010-2774-8
"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 reason. According to veteran Old Testament professor Victor Matthews, these stories are essential to the identity of Israel as God's people. Matthews identifies eight landmark stories that not only shaped Israelite identity but also continued to echo th ..."
Old Testament Themes(Reprint) by VictorH. Matthews Paperback, 138 Pages, Published 2017 by Wipf And Stock ISBN-13: 978-1-5326-1839-0, ISBN: 1-5326-1839-5
"This volume provides a "road map" of four major Old Testament/Hebrew Bible themes: covenant, universalism, remnant, and wisdom. Each theme draws on specific examples from the biblical text and ancient Near Eastern literature. The themes demonstrate how ancient Israel developed a distinct identity during its various phases from the formation of the monarchy to the post-exilic period."
Experiencing Scripture The Five Senses in Biblical Interpretation by Matthews, VictorH. Paperback, 228 Pages, Published 2023 by Fortress Press ISBN-13: 978-1-5064-7960-6, ISBN: 1-5064-7960-X
The Cultural World of the Bible(4th Edition) An Illustrated Guide to Manners and Customs by VictorH. Matthews Paperback, 336 Pages, Published 2015 by Baker Academic ISBN-13: 978-0-8010-4973-6, ISBN: 0-8010-4973-3
"Archaeology won't prove or disprove the Bible's truth claims. But archaeology, combined with other bodies of evidence like historical geography, extrabiblical texts, anthropological insights, and careful study of the writings of ancient Israel, allow us to reconstruct a reasonable picture of the ancient Israelites: how they lived, what they thought, and what their Scriptures mean.In Studying the Ancient Israelites, a seasoned professor ..."
Old Testament Themes (Hardback Or Cased Book) by VictorH. Matthews Hardcover, Published 2017 by Wipf & Stock Publishers, United States ISBN-13: 978-1-4982-4393-3, ISBN: 1-4982-4393-2