Old Testament Parallels: Laws and Stories from the Ancient Near East (Revised and Expanded 2nd Edtion)

An translation of the most important ancient Near East documents that share parallel themes and issues with biblical stories. Old Testament Parallels has been, since its first edition, one of Paulist Press's best regarded and best selling titles. It has brought fresh and reader friendly translation of the most important near east documents that share parallel themes and issues with biblical stores. Review: For the undergraduate student and for those engaged in private study, this is strongly recommended as an excellent introduction. -- Theological Book Review Important, convenient, essential. -- Library Journal Matthews and Benjamin have done a fine job in sorting through what's accessible and explaining their relevance to Scripture. -- Religious Book Club News The sourcebook of choice for undergraduate courses in the Old Testament. -- Chris Hauer, Westminster College