Old Testament Turning Points: The Narratives That Shaped a Nation [Paperback]

Victor H. Matthews (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0801027748 | ISBN-13: 978-0801027741 | Publication Date: November 1, 2005

Adam and Eve, God's covenant with Abraham, the deportation of Judah and their eventual return to Jerusalem are some of the stories Victor Matthew claims are essential to the identity of Israel as God's people.

Matthews identifies and examines eight landmark stories that not only shaped Israelite identity but also continued to echo throughout the Old Testament as Israel grew into its role as the people of God.

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About the Author

Victor H. Matthews (Ph.D., Brandeis University) is professor of religious studies and dean of the College of Humanities and Public Affairs at Missouri State University. He is the author or coauthor of twelve books, including The Social World of Ancient Israel, Old Testament Parallels, and The IVP Bible Background Commentary: Old Testament.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Baker Academic (November 1, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0801027748
• ISBN-13: 978-0801027741
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #450,999 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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