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Old Testament Parallels (New Revised and Expanded Third Edition): Laws and Stories from the Ancient Near East
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Victor Harold Matthews
A readable, portable anthology of ancient Near Eastern laws and stories that share parallel themes and issues with biblical stories. This third edition has been completely revised in light of the ongoing discoveries of more and more ancient Near Eastern texts and many of the parallels from the first two editions have been added.
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Social World of Ancient Israel
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Victor H Matthews, Don C Benjamin
The most refreshing and innovative approach to ancient Israelite society which I have ever read. . . . Matthews and Benjamin draw extensively and creatively on biblical and ancient Near Eastern literature as well as the newest work in anthropology. . . . this book fills a major need for a masterful synthesis of life in ancient Israel. " Mark ...
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Old Testament
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Dr. John H Walton, Ph.D., Victor H Matthews, Dr. Mark W Chavalas
Edited by John H. Walton, Victor H. Matthews and Mark Chavalas, this unique commentary joins the IVPBBC: New Testament in giving historical, social and cultural background for each Old Testament passage from Genesis to Malachi.
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Manners and Customs in the Bible
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Victor Harold Matthews
This book provides a wealth of insight into life in Bible times, gathered from the biblical text, from important extra-biblical sources, as well as from the most recent archaeological findings. The book is enriched with abundant maps and illustrations.
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Manners & Customs in the Bible: An Illustrated Guide to Daily Life in Bible Times
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Dr. Victor H Matthews
Directly after a good concordance and a Bible Dictionary, a thoroughly reliable guide to the manners and customs of the Bible is the next must purchase resource for any student of the Bible. Now fully updated with vivid new photos and images, this excellent resource will help readers gain valuable cultural background on the biblical world.
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The Social World of Ancient Israel: 1250-587 BCE
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Dr. Victor H Matthews, Don C Benjamin
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The Old Testament: Text and Context
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Dr. Victor H Matthews, James C Moyers
This book examines the literature, history, and social context of the Old Testament and their relevance for making sense of this ancient collection. Particular attention is paid to differences between ancient Mediterranean and modern Western culture.
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Studying the Ancient Israelites: A Guide to Sources and Methods
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Victor H Matthews
Offers readers a concise introduction to the tools and data available for investigating the world of ancient Israel.
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A Brief History of Ancient Israel
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Victor H Matthews
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Old Testament Turning Points: The Narratives That Shaped a Nation
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Dr. Victor H Matthews
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 ...
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Social World of the Hebrew Prophets
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Victor H Matthews
Social World of the Hebrew Prophets is an introduction to the Hebrew Prophets and the social world of which they spoke. Matthews examines ancient Israel?s prophets chronologically, providing sketches of their historical contexts. He explains pertinent aspects of historical geography, economic conditions, and social forces that influence a prophet ...
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The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Genesis-Deuteronomy
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Victor H Matthews, Dr. John H Walton, Ph.D.
This unique commentary gives historical, social, and cultural background for each passage of Genesis through Deuteronomy. It gathers and condenses an abundance of specialized knowledge to enrich your study of these books.
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Old Testament Themes
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Victor Harold Matthews
An exploration of four major themes present throughout the Old Testament: covenant, righteousness, wisdom, and universalism.
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101 Questions and Answers on the Prophets of Israel
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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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Gender and Law in the Hebrew Bible and the Ancient Near East
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Bernard M Levinson (Editor), Tikva Frymer-Kensky (Editor), Victor H Matthews (Editor)
What roles does gender play in the formulation of ancient law and custom? The answers contribute to feminist scholarship and legal history. This striking new contribution to gender studies demonstrates the essential role of Israelite and Near Eastern law in the historical analysis of gender. The theme of these studies of Babylonian, Hittite, ...
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More Than Meets the Ear: Discovering the Hidden Contexts of Old Testament Conversations
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Victor Harold Matthews
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Semeia 68: Honor and Shame in the World of the Bible
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Dr. Victor H Matthews (Editor)
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Gender and Law in the Hebrew Bible and T
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Victor H Matthews (Editor), Bernard M Levinson (Editor), Tikva Frymer-Kensky (Editor)
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