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The Hebrew Prophets and Their Social World

An Introduction

  • Paperback
  • 244 pages
  • Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
  • 15 x 22.7 x 2.1 cm

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For students of biblical history and theology

Clarifies the historical context of Hebrew prophets

You will gain insights into ancient Israelite religion

This book offers a comprehensive introduction to the Hebrew prophets and their social context.

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 of historical geography, economic conditions, and social forces that influenced a prophet's life and message and explains why prophets served an integral purpose in the development of ancient Israelite religion. He also explores how prophets addressed their audience and employed rhetorical methods, images, and metaphors to communicate effectively. Logically organized, clearly written, and classroom friendly, this book meets the needs of beginning as well as advanced students. It is a substantially revised and expanded edition of the successful text Social World of the Hebrew Prophets.
The Hebrew Prophets and Their Social World and Studying The Ancient Israelites
Studying The Ancient IsraelitesThe Hebrew Prophets and Their Social World

  • Title

    The Hebrew Prophets and Their Social World

  • Author

    Victor H Matthews

  • Book Format

    Paperback / softback

  • Publisher

    Baker Publishing Group

  • Published

    October 2012

  • Edition

    2nd

  • Weight

    364g

  • Page Count

    244

  • Dimensions

    15 x 22.7 x 2.1 cm

  • ISBN

    9780801048616

  • ISBN-10

    0801048613

  • Eden Code

    4042791

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