Minor Prophets II (Old Testament Series, New International Biblical Commentary, 18, Band 18) - Softcover

Goldingay, John; Scalise, Pamela J.

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ISBN 10: 0801046394 ISBN 13: 9780801046391

Verlag: Baker Pub Group, 2009

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The Understanding the Bible Commentary Series helps any reader navigate the strange and sometimes intimidating literary terrain of the Bible. These accessible volumes break down the barriers between the ancient and modern worlds so that the power and meaning of the biblical texts become transparent to contemporary readers. The contributors tackle the task of interpretation using the full range of critical methodologies and practices, yet they do so as people of faith who hold the text in the highest regard. Pastors, teachers, and lay people alike will cherish the easily understandable truth found in this commentary series.

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John Goldingay (PhD, University of Nottingham) is David Allan Hubbard Professor of Old Testament at Fuller Theological Seminary. He is an ordained minister and is the author of numerous books and articles, including Isaiah in the NIBCOT and Old Testament Theology, volumes 1-3.

Pamela Scalise (PhD, Yale University) is associate professor of Old Testament at Fuller Theological Seminary, Seattle Campus. She is the author, with Gerald Keown and Thomas Smothers, of Jeremiah 26-52.

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Expert help for understanding the Bible

Each volume in the Understanding the Bible Commentary Series breaks down the barriers between the ancient and modern worlds so that the power and meaning of the biblical texts become transparent to contemporary readers. They present a careful section-by-section exposition of the biblical books with key terms and phrases highlighted and all Hebrew transliterated. Notes at the close of each chapter provide additional textual and technical comments for those who want to dig deeper. A bibliography as well as Scripture and subject indexes are also included. Pastors, students, and Bible teachers will find in this series a commitment to accessibility without sacrificing serious scholarship.

This volume includes commentary on the second six books of the Minor Prophets: Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi. With clear writing and technical expertise, the authors skillfully navigate the various interpretive challenges these books present, helping the reader understand and apply these ancient messages from God in today's world.

John Goldingay is David Allan Hubbard Professor of Old Testament at Fuller Theological Seminary. He is ordained in the Episcopal Church, and his publications include an Old Testament Theology and the "Old Testament for Everyone" series of commentaries.

Pamela Scalise is associate professor of Old Testament at Fuller Theological Seminary. She is coauthor of Jeremiah 26-52 (WBC).

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Baker Pub Group
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2009
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0801046394
• ISBN 13: 9780801046391
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 392
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