Old Testament Parallels. Expanded and Revised Edition

Matthews, Victor H and Don C. Benjamin

ISBN 10: 0809137313 / ISBN 13: 9780809137312

Published by Paulist Press, 1997

About this Item

1997. Trade paperback. 384pp. Index. GOOD. Textblock appears clean. Binding sound. Crease to front panel.

Seller Inventory # 2663824

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Old Testament Parallels. Expanded and Revised Edition
• Publisher: Paulist Press
• Publication Date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0809137313
• ISBN 13: 9780809137312
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: GOOD
• Seller catalogs:
  • Bible Reference

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Synopsis

The Old Testament is not an orphan! On the contrary, it belongs to a wonderful family of Eastern Mediterranean traditions from Mesopotamia, Asia Minor, Syria-Palestine and Egypt. Some of these stories were already being told in 3000 B.C. They provide an exciting look at the background and culture of Old Testament times. The authors have gathered those texts that throw light on similar biblical material and have written a clear introduction and explanation of each one. Old Testament Parallels is a classroom edition of the newest and freshest translations of famous stories. This illustrated text is short and easy to use, and clearly explains the relationship between individual stories and their Bible parallels. Old Testament Parallels is an important resource for the study of the Old Testament in all situations.

About the Author

Victor H. Matthews is Associate Dean of the College of Humanities and Public Affairs and Professor of Religious Studies at Missouri State University. He is a specialist in Hebrew Bible and the social world of the ancient Near East, and has published numerous books and articles on the subject.