Theology of the Book of Amos

Informationen zum Autor John Barton is Oriel and Laing Professor of the Interpretation of Holy Scripture, University of Oxford. He is the author of numerous monographs, including Amos's Oracles against the Nations (1980), The Spirit and the Letter: Studies in the Biblical Canon (1997) and The Nature of Biblical Criticism (2007). Klappentext This book provides a detailed exploration of the important elements of the theology underlying the book of Amos. Zusammenfassung This book provides a detailed exploration of the important elements of the theology underlying the book of Amos. It considers Amos as a figure representing social justice! surveys major developments in the critical assessment of the book and examines the history of the book's reception. Inhaltsverzeichnis General editors' preface; Preface; 1. Amos: the critical issues; 2. Religious belief and practice in Amos's day; 3. The theology of Amos and his circle; 4. Theological theme in the additions to the book of Amos; 5. The theology of the book of Amos; 6. The reception of the theology of Amos; 7. The theology of Amos then and now.

Product details

• Authors: John Barton
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.04.2012
• EAN: 9780521855778
• ISBN: 978-0-521-85577-8
• No. of pages: 236
• Series: Old Testament Theology; Old Testament Theology
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; RELIGION / Christian Theology / General, RELIGION / Christianity / General, Theology, Christianity, Christian theology, Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts, Biblical Studies & Exegesis, Old Testaments