The an introduction Matthews, Victor Harold. creator text bibliography miu Grand Rapids, MI Baker Academic c2012 2012 2nd ed. monographic eng

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xi, 244 p. : maps ; 23 cm. 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 why prophets served an integral purpose in the development of ancient Israelite religion. --from publisher description. Historical geography -- Defining and describing the prophet -- Premonarchic prophetic activity -- Early monarchic prophets -- Elijah and Elisha -- Major and minor prophets -- Book of Amos -- Book of Hosea -- Book of Isaiah -- Book of Micah -- Prophetic voices of the late seventh century -- Book of Jeremiah -- Book of Ezekiel -- Postexilic prophecy -- Hellenistic period and the book of Daniel -- Final thoughts. Victor H. Matthews. Rev. ed. of: Social world of the Hebrew prophets. c2001. Includes bibliographical references and indexes. a-is--- Socio-rhetorical criticism Palestine Social life and customs To 70 A.D BS1505.52 .M39 2012 224/.067 Matthews, Victor Harold. 9780801048616 (pbk.) 0801048613 (pbk.) 2012018624 DLC 120723 20160804130321.0 775419972 eng