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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 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.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Hebrew Prophets and Their Social World'? A: The book primarily focuses on introducing the Hebrew prophets and their social context, examining their messages through the lens of archaeology and ancient Near Eastern texts.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Hebrew Prophets and Their Social World' is Victor H. Matthews, a veteran teacher and expert on ancient Israel.
- Q: What is the purpose of this book for students? A: This book is designed to meet the needs of both beginning and advanced students by providing a clear and logically organized introduction to the Hebrew prophets and their historical context.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 256 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Hebrew Prophets and Their Social World' published? A: The book was published on October 1, 2012.
- Q: Is this book suitable for classroom use? A: Yes, the book is classroom friendly and is written to be clear and accessible for students.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the second edition of the book, which has been substantially revised and expanded.
- Q: Does the book explore the rhetorical methods used by the prophets? A: Yes, the book examines how the prophets addressed their audiences and used rhetorical techniques, images, and metaphors effectively.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book falls under the category of Old Testament studies.