Robert D. Miller II

The Covenant

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“With this book, a venerable scholar of covenant has reentered the academic discussion with insights not to be ignored . . . His presentation of the exile as Israel's own debt slavery in a 'treasury of merits' theology, and his contrast of the open hospitality of the Abrahamic corporate family with the aggressive Phineas conquest theology, are provocative models.”

The Cultural World of the Bible

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“This fourth edition will be of great use in the classroom. Maintaining the historical summaries and discussion of everyday life of earlier editions and with an expanded text, discussion questions, annotated bibliography, and glossary, this is an unparalleled resource for university instructors and students. Matthews takes a balanced view of the historical accuracy of the Bible, presenting the centrist position in current debates about the patriarchs, settlement period, and united monarchy. This book will greatly assist students to read the Bible with ancient social worlds in mind.”