Abingdon Old Testament Commentaries: Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah: Minor Prophets - Softcover

Daniel J. Simundson

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0687342449 ISBN 13: 9780687342440

Publisher: Abingdon Press, 2005

Synopsis

The Abingdon Old Testament Commentaries provide compact, critical commentaries on the books of the Old Testament for the use of theological students and pastors. The commentaries are also useful for upper-level college or university students and for those responsible for teaching in congregational settings. In addition to providing basic information and insights into the Old Testament writings, these commentaries exemplify the tasks and procedures of careful interpretation to assist students of the Old Testament in coming to an informed and critical engagement with the biblical texts themselves.

The prophetic books gathered together in the book of the Twelve are sometimes called the "minor" prophets because of their relatively small size when compared with Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel. They are often neglected, at least partly because their words of judgment make the reader uncomfortable. Yet they have considerable theological and ethical value--for their call for social justice (especially Amos and Micah), their insights about the passionate love of God (in Hosea), God's grace and forgiveness (Jonah, Hosea, and elsewhere), and the finality of hope, even in the face of terrible catastrophes.

About this title

About the Author:

Recently retired from Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Mn after thirty-one years as a professor of Old Testament. He also served as the academic dean at Luther. His publications include, Faith under Fire, The Message of Job, and the commentary on Micah in the New Interpreters' Bible.

Review:

"Those who preach and teach on these prophetic books will find here a valuable friend for their times of preparation."

About this edition

• Publisher: Abingdon Press
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0687342449
• ISBN 13: 9780687342440
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 352
• Editor: Newsom Carol A., O'Connor Kathleen M., Seow C. L., Carolyn Pressler, Hiebert Theodore