Theology of the Books of Haggai and Zechariah

Explores the theological responses offered by The Books of Haggai and Zechariah to the people enduring struggles in post-exilic Yehud.

List of contents

1. Prophets to a remnant; 2. I am with you: The Book of Haggai; 3. Return to YHWH: the introduction to The Book of Zechariah; 4. YHWH has returned to you: Zechariah's vision; 5. Love truth and peace; 6. Victory for the house of Judah, salvation for the house of Joseph; 7. Woe to the worthless shepherd; 8. On that day; 9. The theology of the books of Haggai and Zechariah within the Old Testament.

About the author

Robert Foster is Lecturer in Religion and New Testament at the University of Georgia.  He is author of We Have Heard, O Lord: An Introduction to the Theology of the Psalter (2018) and is a member of the editorial board of Horizons in Biblical Theology.

Summary

This book serves readers interested in an academic analysis of the theological message of the Books of Haggai and Zechariah. Those interested in an in-depth discussion of key theological themes and the ethical message of the prophets of the Old Testament, especially the minor prophets, will benefit from this book.

Product details

• Authors: Robert Foster, Robert (University of Georgia) Foster, Robert L Foster, Robert L. Foster, Robert L. (University of Georgia) Foster, Foster Robert L., Foster Robert Foster
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.11.2020
• EAN: 9781108475501
• ISBN: 978-1-108-47550-1
• No. of pages: 274
• Series: Old Testament Theology
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Other religions; RELIGION / Judaism / General, BIBLES / General, RELIGION / Christian Theology / General, Bibles, RELIGION / Judaism / Theology, Theology, Christian theology, Judaism, Judaism: theology, Old Testaments