The Hebrew Prophets and Their Social World

The Hebrew Prophets and Their Social WorldVictor 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

from biblical models to contemporary practice

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In this fresh and readable addition to the Paideia series

How can the church help bring God's kingdom to earth without relying on the political structures of this world

This book includes discussion questions for students

takes place at Sinai with the giving of the Torah

These eschatological realities attributed to Christ are imprinted on believers through their dynamic union and identification with him

Produced in partnership with Acadia Divinity College in Wolfville

a glossary

doing justice both to the particularity of Paul's writings and to the fundamental unity of his vision for the Spirit's role in the life of the Christian community

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