Revised , expanded, and updated, this book, second Edition, builds upon the accessible approach to the literature, history, and social context of the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible that has made this t…
Getting a fix on the social context of the Hebrew Bible is imperative for anyone reconstructing either the "story" of the text or the "history" behind the text. Resources in this area often prove o…
Now in a new, revised edition, Dr. Matthews offers even more helpful insights into the biblical world. Over a hundred Scripture passages have been placed alongside the text to complement the discus…
More than a simple exchange of words, conversations in the biblical narratives offer an array of clues that define the characters and their relationships, the setting, and the language they employ.…
A collection of freshly translated, ancient Near Eastern stories, laws, and official records, which relate to and help illumine the world of the Bible. Students and scholars will appreciate the int…
Dr. Matthews offers even more helpful insights into the biblical world. Over a hundred Scripture passages have been placed alongside the text to complement the discussion and to keep the relevant b…
In this new edition of a successful book (over 120,000 copies sold), now updated throughout, a leading expert on the social world of the Bible offers students a reliable guide to the manners and cu…
This commentary brings to life the world portrayed in the stories in Judges and Ruth to demonstrate why they are an important part of the Bible. The intentions is to prepare the reader to understan…