Micah

A distinctively theological take on the book of Micah

Readers of the book of Micah learn a great deal about God: he is a mighty God who controls the nations, yet he is also concerned with everyday matters like equity, poverty, and care for widows and orphans. In presenting this transcendent-yet-immanent God, Micah's message revolves around themes of justice, judgment, and salvation that continue to carry great significance today.

In this theological commentary on the book of Micah, Stephen Dempster places the text in conversation with the larger story of Scripture. After discussing questions of structure and authorship in his introduction, Dempster systematically works through the text, drawing links to the broader biblical story throughout. In the second part of his commentary Dempster offers theological discussion that further explicates the most significant themes in Micah and their applicability to today's Christians.

About the author

Stephen G. Dempster is professor of religious studies at Crandall University, Moncton, New Brunswick.

Product details

• Authors: Stephen G Dempster, Stephen G. Dempster, Stephen C. Dempster
• Publisher: Eerdmans wm b pub
• Content: Book
• Product form: Paperback / Softback
• Publication date: 31.08.2017
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works
• EAN: 9780802865137
• ISBN: 978-0-8028-6513-7
• Pages: 304
• Series: The Two Horizons Old Testament Commentary (THOTC); Two Horizons Old Testament Com; Two Horizons Old Testament Commentary (THOTC); Two Horizons Old Testament Com