The Old Testament: Text and Context

Victor H. Matthews,Moyer, James C.

ISBN 10: 0801048354 / ISBN 13: 9780801048357

Published by Baker Academic, 2012

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Old Testament: Text and Context
• Publisher: Baker Academic
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0801048354
• ISBN 13: 9780801048357
• Binding: paperback
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

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.

About the Authors

Victor H. Matthews (PhD, Brandeis University) is professor emeritus of religious studies at Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri. He served as dean of the College of Humanities and Public Affairs for fourteen years. Matthews is the author of twenty books and dozens of scholarly articles.

James C. Moyer (PhD, Brandeis University) is professor emeritus of religious studies at Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri, where he served as department head of religious studies for over twenty years.