The Hebrew Prophets and Their Social World: An Introduction

by Victor H. Matthews

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...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0801048613
• ISBN13: 9780801048616
• Release Date: October 2012
• Publisher: Baker Academic
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.9" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up