Name: The Old Testament: Text and Context [eBook]
SKU: 9781441236265
Price: 21.6 GBP

This substantially updated edition provides students with an accessible introduction to the literature, history, and social context of the Old Testament.  
  
__Praise for previous editions__ "The book is well organized and well written. It is easily accessible to the college-level student and written with such students in mind. . . . The authors make generous use of maps, charts, photographs, and sidebars to illuminate the information in the main discussions, and each section and chapter ends with study questions. . . . The great strength of this book is, as suggested by the title, the blending of matters related to the text and the context of the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible. It not only summarizes what is in the OT/HB but also provides insight into the world of the biblical characters and biblical writers by integrating relevant archaeological data, social-historical issues, and insights from critical scholarship. . . . This textbook does a fine job of preparing the student to read the OT/HB intelligently."  
\--__Phillip Camp__, Review of Biblical Literature   
"Artistic in its design and solid in its content and presentation, this work provides students with the necessary background to understand the Bible and its diverse cultures and rich heritage. With its engaging style and sharp attention to biblical methodology, archaeology, history, and literary genre, as well as its clear explanations of important biblical terms and thoughtful study questions, this text is a gem for both students and teachers alike. . . . It is a superb work, and I am grateful to Victor Matthews and James Moyer for providing teachers of the Bible with a text that answers the needs of today's students."  
\--__Carol J. Dempsey__, University of Portland  
  
"This is a fine undergraduate textbook that examines not only the literary and historical aspects of the biblical texts but also the social context of the people."  
\--The Bible Today

__Victor H. Matthews__ (PhD, Brandeis University) is dean of the College of Humanities and Public Affairs and professor of religious studies at Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri. He is the author of numerous books, including Manners and Customs in the Bible, Studying the Ancient Israelites, Old Testament Turning Points, and The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Genesis-Deuteronomy. __James C. Moyer__ (PhD, Brandeis University) is professor of religious studies emeritus at Missouri State University and the author of numerous articles.

This substantially updated edition of a classroom standard provides students with an accessible introduction to the literature, history, and social context of the Old Testament. Written by two seasoned Old Testament professors, the book pays attention to methodology, archaeology, history, and literary genre and includes illustrations, sidebars, maps, and study questions.

This updated edition of a classroom standard provides an accessible introduction to the literature, history, and social context of the Old Testament.

Preface to Third Edition  
1\. Introduction  
2\. The Premonarchic Period  
3\. The Early Monarchic Period  
4\. The Late Monarchic Period  
5\. The Exile and the Persian Period  
6\. The Hellenistic Period  
7\. Concluding Remarks  
Indexes  
Glossary of Terms and Concepts

\["For students seeking to understand the Old Testament", "Simplifies complex topics in Old Testament studies", "You will gain confidence in biblical knowledge and context"\]

This eBook offers a comprehensive introduction to the Old Testament's literature and context.

Matthews, Victor H. ;Moyer, James C.

Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Figures and Maps

Preface to Third Edition

Abbreviations

1. Introduction

2. The Premonarchic Period

3. The Early Monarchic Period

4. The Late Monarchic Period

5. The Exile and the Persian Period

6. The Hellenistic Period

7. Concluding Remarks

Glossary of Terms and Concepts

Index of Names and Subjects

Index of Ancient Sources

Back Cover

This updated edition offers an accessible introduction to the Old Testament's literature, history, and social context, ideal for students and scholars alike.

\["For students and anyone exploring the Old Testament", "Simplifies complex concepts of the Old Testament", "You will gain a deeper understanding of its relevance"\]

This book offers a clear introduction to the Old Testament's literature and context.

The Old Testament: Text and Context [eBook]

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