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.

This commentary enables an appreciation of the books of Hosea, Joel and Amos as literary texts with continuing theological value.

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.


Book Information
ISBN 9781108482387
Author Graham R. Hamborg
Format Hardback
Page Count 350
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 780g
Dimensions(mm) 235mm * 158mm * 31mm