Behind the Scenes of the Old Testament: Cultural, Social, and Historical Contexts

Behind the Scenes of the Old Testament is a one-stop introduction to Old Testament backgrounds, in which world-class experts illuminate the cultural, social, and historical contexts of the ancient Near East. Through geography, archaeology, literature, and iconography, experts in their field explore the themes of God, family, sustenance, and governance. This authoritative volume includes more than 100 illustrations; a bibliography; and Scripture, author, subject, and ancient writing indexes, making it ideal for use in the classroom or for personal study.