Hosea, Joel, and Amos

In this commentary, Graham Hamborg offers a timely and up to date assessment of the books of Hosea, Joel and Amos. Recognising that each had a compositional history leading to the final forms by which we know them, he brings a literary approach to the texts and connects them to other parts of the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament. Hamborg also draws attention to topics where there are a range of scholarly views. 'Closer Look' sections explore significant themes and terms in greater depth, and 'Bridging the Horizons' sections indicate how the texts are of continuing significance in today's world. Conveying the meaning and importance of Hosea, Joel, and Amos in non-technical language and in an accessible style, this volume will be a valuable commentary for biblical scholars, students, and non-specialists for years to come.

List of contents

I. Volume Introduction; II. Book of Hosea; III. Book of Joel; IV. Book of Amos; Supplementary Sections.

About the author

Graham Hamborg earned his doctorate from the University of Nottingham. The author of Still Selling the Righteous: A Redaction-critical Investigation into Reasons for Judgment in Amos 2:6–16 (2012) he is an ordained minister in the Church of England.

Summary

This commentary offers a timely and up to date assessment of the books of Hosea, Joel and Amos, and shares the best of contemporary Old Testament scholarship in non-technical language and an accessible style. It enables an appreciation of the books of Hosea, Joel and Amos as literary texts with continuing theological value.

Product details

• Authors: Graham R Hamborg, Graham R. Hamborg, Graham R. (University of Nottingham) Hamborg, Hamborg Graham R.
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.12.2022
• EAN: 9781108712156
• ISBN: 978-1-108-71215-6
• No. of pages: 350
• Series: New Cambridge Bible Commentary
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Religious writings, prayers, songbooks, religious meditations; Christianity, Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts, RELIGION / Biblical Studies / Old Testament / General, Biblical Commentaries, Old Testaments