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Victor Harold Matthews

    Victor Harold Matthews je dekanom College of Humanities and Public Affairs a profesorom náboženských štúdií na Missouri State University. Jeho dielo sa zameriava na hlbšie pochopenie biblických textov a ich kultúrneho kontextu. Matthews sa zaoberá zvykmi a obyčajmi starovekých Izraelitov a kľúčovými momentmi Starého zákona, aby čitateľom priblížil dobové reálie. Jeho prístup ponúka pútavý vhľad do sveta, v ktorom biblické udalosti vznikali.

    Manners and customs in the Bible
    More Than Meets the Ear
    • 2008

      More Than Meets the Ear

      Discovering the Hidden Contexts of Old Testament Conversations

      • 212 stránok
      • 8 hodin čítania

      Biblical conversations reveal deeper insights into character dynamics, relationships, and contextual settings through their language. Victor Matthews employs contemporary communication theories from anthropology, sociology, psychology, and literary studies to examine significant dialogues, including those between Judah and Tamar, Moses and Jethro, Ezra's public speeches, and discussions in Daniel. This analysis highlights the complexity and richness of these exchanges, offering a fresh perspective on biblical narratives.

      More Than Meets the Ear