Reading Nahum-Malachi

Reading Nahum-Malachi
Author: Steven Shawn Tuell
Publisher:
Total Pages: 304
Release: 2015-12
Genre: Bible
ISBN: 9781573128483

Nahum-Malachi, the last six books of the Christian Old Testament, span the period from the end of the Assyrian empire in the 7th century BCE to the fall of the Neo-Babylonian Empire and the emergence of Persia in the 5th century BCE. But these books also have a collective identity as the latter half of the Book of the Twelve-the ancient Jewish and Christian designation for the so-called "minor" prophets. This commentary maintains a balance between reading each of these six books in its own historical and social setting and considering the interrelationships and canonical functions of these books within the Book of the Twelve as a whole. Jesus ben Sirach wrote that "the Twelve Prophets . . . comforted the people of Jacob and delivered them with confident hope" (Sir 49:10). This commentary, following ben Sirach, proposes that the theme of the Book of the Twelve is a comforting word of hope and deliverance.

Nahum--Malachi

Nahum--Malachi
Author: Elizabeth Achtemeier
Publisher: Westminster John Knox Press
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2011-12-15
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1611644763

Elizabeth Achtemeier examines the often-neglected Minor Prophets and explains them as they reflect the church at worship and at work. She sets the Minor Prophets in their canonical context emphasizing the relationship between the message of these prophets and the New Testament. Unique in the use of brief quotations from great preachers' sermons on the prophets, Nahum-Malachi is enriched with the vast insightful store of homiletical interpretation available today. Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching is a distinctive resource for those who interpret the Bible in the church. Planned and written specifically for teaching and preaching needs, this critically acclaimed biblical commentary is a major contribution to scholarship and ministry.

Abingdon Old Testament Commentaries: Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi

Abingdon Old Testament Commentaries: Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi
Author: Dr. Julia M. O'Brien
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Total Pages: 352
Release: 2011-09-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1426750544

The Abingdon Old Testament Commentaries provide compact, critical commentaries on the books of the Old Testament for the use of theological students and pastors. The commentaries are also useful for upper-level college or university students and for those responsible for teaching in congregational settings. In addition to providing basic information and insights into the Old Testament writings, these commentaries exemplify the tasks and procedures of careful interpretation, all to assist students of the Old Testament in coming to an informed and critical engagement with the biblical texts themselves. The six books found at the close of the Minor Prophets (Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi) present distinctive understandings of God, humanity, and the future. This commentary engages those understandings, considers what the books may have meant in the past, and describes how they resonate with contemporary readers. With attention to issues of gender, violence, and inclusivity, O'Brien explores the ethical challenges of the books and asks how faithful readers can both acknowledge the problems these biblical books raise and appreciate their value for contemporary theological reflection.

Micah/Nahum/Habakkuk/Zephaniah/Haggai/Zechariah/Malachi

Micah/Nahum/Habakkuk/Zephaniah/Haggai/Zechariah/Malachi
Author: Walter C. Kaiser
Publisher: Thomas Nelson Inc
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1992
Genre: Bible
ISBN: 9780785247975

General editor Lloyd J. Ogilvie brings together a team of skilled and exceptional communicators to blend sound scholarship with life-related illustrations. Following the introduction, which reveals the author's approach and salient background on the book, each chapter of the commentary provides the Scripture to be exposited.

The Books of Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah

The Books of Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah
Author: O. Palmer Robertson
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Total Pages: 608
Release: 1990-05-11
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780802825322

Robertson's study of the Books of Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah is a contribution to The New International Commentalry on the Old Testament, a commentary which strives to achieve a balance between technical information and homiletic-devotional interpretation. The commentary proper is based on the author's own translation of the Hebrew text.

Interpreting the Minor Prophets

Interpreting the Minor Prophets
Author: Robert B. Chisholm
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 324
Release: 1990
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780310308010

This study surveys the structure, message, and theological themes of each of the twelve minor prophets.

The Books of Haggai and Malachi

The Books of Haggai and Malachi
Author: Pieter A. Verhoef
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Total Pages: 408
Release: 1987-03-10
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780802825339

Verhoef's study on the Books of Haggai and Malachi is part of The New International Commentary on the Old Testament, a series which devotes considerable care to achieving a balance between technical information and homiletic-devotional interpretation. The commentary itself is based on the author's own translation of the Hebrew text.

The Books of Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah

The Books of Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah
Author: Thomas Renz
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
Total Pages: 623
Release: 2021-06-08
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1467461849

In this commentary, Thomas Renz reads Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah as three carefully crafted writings of enduring relevance, each of which makes a vital contribution to the biblical canon. Discussing the historical settings, Renz takes up both long-standing issues, such as the relationship of Zephaniah to Josiah’s reforms, and the socioeconomic conditions of the time suggested by recent archaeological research. The place of these writings within the Book of the Twelve is given fresh consideration, including the question of what one should make of the alleged redaction history of Nahum and Habakkuk. The author’s careful translation of the text comes with detailed textual notes, illuminating some of the Bible’s most outstanding poetry (Nahum) and one of the biblical chapters that is among the most difficult to translate (Habakkuk 3). The thorough verse-by-verse commentary is followed by stimulating theological reflection, opening up avenues for teaching and preaching from these prophetic writings. No matter their previous familiarity with these and other Minor Prophets, scholars, pastors, and lay readers alike will find needed guidance in working through these difficult but important books of the Bible.

Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah

Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah
Author: David W. Baker
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Total Pages: 127
Release: 2015-03-20
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0830894829

Nahum prophecies the destruction of Nineveh. Habakkuk questions the Lord of Israel. Zephaniah warns the last great king of Jerusalem. David W. Baker examines the authorship, composition, structure and historical context of each book and highlights the authors' major themes.

Jonah, Micah, and Nahum

Jonah, Micah, and Nahum
Author: Kristofer Holroyd
Publisher: Crossway
Total Pages: 137
Release: 2018-10-15
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1433558130

The Knowing the Bible series is a resource designed to help Bible readers better understand and apply God’s Word. These 12-week studies lead participants through books of the Bible and are made up of four basic components: (1) reflection questions help readers engage the text at a deeper level; (2) “Gospel Glimpses” highlight the gospel of grace throughout the book; (3) “Whole-Bible Connections” show how any given passage connects to the Bible’s overarching story of redemption, culminating in Christ; and (4) “Theological Soundings” identify how historic orthodox doctrines are taught or reinforced throughout Scripture. With contributions from an array of influential pastors and church leaders, these gospel-centered studies will help Christians see and cherish the message of God’s grace on every page of the Bible. The books of Jonah, Micah, and Nahum announce the judgment of God through his prophets—flawed messengers who nevertheless served as vehicles for God’s compassion, calling their hearers to repent of their evil, turn from their false gods, and worship the one true God. Over the course of 12 weeks, this study helps readers see the steadfast love, mercy, and patience of the Lord, the deliverer and protector who offers forgiveness to all who turn from their sin and trust in him. Part of the Knowing the Bible series.