Includes bibliographical references (pages xix-xxxv) and indexes.
Contents:
Introduction to the Book of the Twelve. Ancient references to the Twelve as a canonical unit -- Recent scholarship on the Twelve -- The canonical and theological implications of reading the Twelve -- Reading Joel, Obadiah, and Jonah in the Twelve -- The Book of Joel. Introduction. Historical background -- Unity of composition -- Authorship, date, and place of origin -- Occasion of composition -- The text of Joel -- Reading Joel in the Twelve --Contemplating Joel today -- Analysis of contents -- Text and commentary. Pay attention to the threats (1:1-20) -- Future threat, repentance, and promises for Judah (2:1-32 [2:1-3:5]) -- Restoration of Judah and punishment for the nations on the day of Yahweh (3:1-21 [4:1-21]) -- Reading Joel theologically as scribal prophecy. The Book of Obadiah. Introduction. Historical background -- Unity of composition -- Authorship, date, and place of origin -- The text of Obadiah -- The theology of Obadiah -- Reading Obadiah in the Twelve --Contemplating Obadiah today -- Analysis of contents -- Text and commentary. Edom will be destroyed (1-14) -- The day of Yahweh (15-21) -- The message of Obadiah. The Book of Jonah. Introduction. Historical background -- Unity of composition -- Authorship, date, and place of origin -- The text of Jonah -- Reading Jonah in the Twelve -- Contemplating Jonah today -- Analysis of contents -- Text and commentary. The atypical and apathetic prophet (1:1-16) -- Jonah's prayer of thanksgiving (1:17-2:10 [2:1-11]) -- The word comes to Nineveh (3:1-10) -- Jonah's response (4:1-11).
Summary:
"An evangelical commentary on the books of Joel, Obadiah, and Jonah"-- Provided by publisher. "Where is the line between God's mercy and judgment? In the latest volume of the New International Commentary on the Old Testament, James D. Nogalski offers a new translation of and commentary on several of the Minor Prophets-the Books of Joel, Obadiah, and Jonah-that grapple with this theme in radically different ways. This volume includes a robust introduction for each book, delineating its textual transmission, historical context, literary form, and major themes. The introduction also discusses the role of each book within the collection of the Twelve (Minor) Prophets. The commentaries proper explain the texts verse by verse, illuminating each book's structure and canonical significance, yet always with an eye toward pastoral application. Academically rigorous and accessibly written, The Books of Joel, Obadiah, and Jonah is an invaluable resource for scholars, students, and pastors"-- Provided by publisher.
Series:
The New International commentary on the Old Testament
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