Author: Gordon Bridger
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
ISBN: 1514006529
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 329
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Among the books of the Bible, Obadiah, Nahum, and Zephaniah are rarely read or preached. Gordon Bridger moves against this trend, encouraging the study and application of these Old Testament prophets. Important biblical themes are found at the heart of these books: God's personal, sovereign, righteous, and loving character; facing up to sin and judgment; responding in repentance and faith; and hoping for future salvation and restoration. And in touch with the social and political issues of their day, the prophets speak to the real world: immoral political and religious leaders, personal and national pride, and the exile of God’s people from their home. Part of the beloved Bible Speaks Today series, The Message of Obadiah, Nahum and Zephaniah offers an insightful, readable exposition of the biblical text and thought-provoking discussion of how its meaning relates to contemporary life. Used by students and teachers around the world, the Bible Speaks Today commentaries are ideal for those studying or preaching the Bible and anyone who wants to delve deeper into the text. This revised edition features lightly updated language, current NIV Scripture quotations, and a new interior design.
Author: Gordon Bridger
Publisher: Inter-Varsity Press
ISBN: 1783596333
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 317
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Obadiah, Nahum and Zephaniah are probably among the least-read books of the Bible and are rarely preached. However, Gordon Bridger encourages us to study and apply these three Old Testament prophets for several compelling reasons. As part of Scripture, they claim to bring a message from God and teach us some major truths: the importance of focusing on God, who is personal, sovereign, righteous, and loving facing up to sin and judgment responding in repentance and faith the hope of future salvation and restoration. They also relate to the real world, in touch with the social and political issues of their day (the seventh century BC), as well as spiritual and moral issues: sleaze amongst political leaders, unfaithfulness of religious leaders, national and personal pride, crimes against humanity and the persecution of God's people. Hence, these challenging books are expounded on here with clarity and conviction, tackling themes and issues that are especially relevant to today's church and world. The Bible Speaks Today series covers every book of the Old and New Testaments, as well as Bible themes that run through the whole of Scripture. These revised editions are redesigned inside and out and have been sensitively updated with contemporary language and Bible translations to help you follow, study and teach the Bible in today's world.
Author: Gordon Bridger
Publisher: IVP Academic
ISBN: 9780830824342
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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Obadiah, Nahum and Zephaniah are probably among the least-read books of the Bible, and rarely preached. However, Gordon Bridger encourages us to study and apply these three Old Testament prophets because they tackle themes and issues, expounded here with clarity and conviction, which are especially relevant to today's church and world.
Author: John D. W. Watts
Publisher: CUP Archive
ISBN: 9780521205054
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 204
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The six Old Testament books dealt with in this volume of the Commentary are part of a larger unit originally copied on one scroll and called, for the sake of simplicity, the books of the twelve or minor prophets. The prophetic visions, liturgies and oracles contained in the twelve books were collected over a period of more than 300 years and given their final shape not earlier than the middle of the fifth century BC. In his opening chapter Dr Watts provides the historical and liturgical background to the books and discusses the nature and role of prophecy in worship. In the style established for the series, the NEB translation of the text then follows, divided into brief sections alternating with sections of commentary. The results of Old Testament scholarship and modern theological though are conveyed to the student and the layman in simple language.
Author: George Hutcheson
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781258073916
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 332
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Author: John Merlin Powis Smith
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bible
Languages : en
Pages : 596
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Author: Richard D. Patterson
Publisher: Biblical Studies Press
ISBN: 9780737500196
Category : Bible
Languages : en
Pages : 360
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An excellent exegetical commentary. Available in Libronix format www.bible.org
Author: George Hutcheson
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bible
Languages : en
Pages : 344
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Author: Thomas Renz
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing
ISBN: 1467461849
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 623
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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.
Author: David W. Baker
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
ISBN: 0830894829
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 127
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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.
