Old Testament Parallels: Laws and Stories from the Ancient Near East

Matthews, Victor H.; Benjamin, Don C.

ISBN 10: 080913182X / ISBN 13: 9780809131822

Published by Paulist Pr, 1991

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Old Testament Parallels: Laws and Stories from the Ancient Near East
• Publisher: Paulist Pr
• Publication Date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 080913182X
• ISBN 13: 9780809131822
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Fair

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Synopsis

An all-new translation of the most important ancient Near East Documents that share parallel themes and issues with Biblical stories. Includes introduction, extensive Biblical cross- referencing, maps and historical charts.

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.