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The is a foundational scholarly resource designed to bridge the cultural and historical gap between the modern reader and the ancient Near Eastern world. Authored by experts John H. Walton , Victor H. Matthews , and Mark W. Chavalas , it focuses exclusively on providing historical, social, and cultural context rather than traditional theological or literary analysis. Core Content and Methodology ivp bible background commentary old testament pdf full
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Egyptian court life; the architecture of the Tabernacle; the logic of the sacrificial system compared to pagan rituals. Victor H. Matthews