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Record Nr.

UNINA9911008962203321

Autore

Bartholomew Craig G

Titolo

The Minor Prophets : A Theological Introduction

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Westmont : , : InterVarsity Press, , 2023

©2023

ISBN

9781514001691

1514001691

Edizione

[1st ed.]

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (500 pages)

Altri autori (Persone)

ThomasHeath A

Disciplina

224/.906

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

Intro -- Title Page -- Dedication -- Contents -- Preface -- Introduction -- Abbreviations -- 1 Reading the Minor Prophets with the Church and in the Academy -- 2 The Ancient World of Prophecy -- 3 Hosea: Yahweh: Lover and Lion -- 4 A Tale of Two Futures: Hosea 2:16-25 [2:14-23] -- 5 Joel: The Valley of Decision -- 6 The Day of the Lord -- 7 Amos: Yahweh, the "Master of Geopolitics," and the Affliction of Joseph -- 8 Amos and Creation: The Hymn Fragments -- 9 Obadiah: Edom's Fall and Yahweh's Kingdom -- 10 Jonah: The Patient God -- 11 Spiritual Formation: Jonah and His Canticle: Jonah 2:3-10 [2:2-9] -- 12 Micah: Divine Forgiveness and the Remnant -- 13 He Has Told You What Is Good: Micah 6:6-8 -- 14 Nahum and Zephaniah: God, the Nations, and Israel -- 15 Habakkuk: A Protesting and Patient Faith -- 16 Faith in the Faithful God: Habakkuk 2:2-4 -- 17 Zechariah: Prisoners of Hope -- 18 The King Receives His Kingdom: Zechariah 9:9-10 -- 19 Haggai and Malachi: Restoration and Remembrance -- 20 The Theology of the Minor Prophets -- 21 The Minor Prophets and Jesus -- 22 The Theology of the Minor Prophets for Today -- Notes -- General Index -- Scripture Index -- Praise for The Minor Prophets -- About the Authors -- A Theological Introduction series -- Finding the Textbook You Need -- More Titles from InterVarsity Press -- Copyright.

Sommario/riassunto

In this unique introduction to the Minor Prophets, two biblical scholars



survey the twelve books and explore the theological themes of each. Filled with helpful exegetical insights, this books is an invaluable guide for students, pastors, and scholars looking for a cohesive exploration of these often-overlooked books of the Hebrew Bible.