Victor Harold Matthews (born 13 November 1950) is an American
Old Testament scholar. He is Dean of the College of Humanities and Public Affairs and professor of religious studies at
Missouri State University.
Matthews was born in
Joplin, Missouri
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. He obtained a PhD at
Brandeis University
, mottoeng = "Truth even unto its innermost parts"
, established =
, type = Private research university
, accreditation = NECHE
, president = Ronald D. Liebowitz
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. In 2015, the fourth edition of Matthews' book, ''The Cultural World of the Bible'', was published.
Work
Stephen Pattison notes that Matthews "has led the paradigm shift on
shame
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Definition
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issues" in Old Testament studies.
Publications
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References
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Living people
1950 births
American biblical scholars
Old Testament scholars
Brandeis University alumni
Missouri State University faculty
People from Joplin, Missouri