Hebrew Prophets and Their Social World An Introduction

Name: Hebrew Prophets and Their Social World An Introduction
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ISBN: 9780801048616

ISBN-10: 0801048613

ISBN-13: 9780801048616

Edition: 2nd 2012

Authors: Victor H. Matthews

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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…

Book details

List price: $27.00
Edition: 2nd
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: Baker Academic
Publication date: 10/1/2012
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 256
Size: 6.00" wide x 8.75" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.792
Language: English