Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah (1991): A Commentary

By (author): "J.J.M. Roberts"
Genres:Biblical books  
Publish Date: May 1st 1991
Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah (1991): A Commentary
ISBN0664223621
ISBN139780664223625
AsinNahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah (1991): A Commentary
Original titleNahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah: A Commentary (Old Testament Library)
This commentary builds on the work of previous scholarship and addresses contemporary issues. It gives serious attention to questions of textual criticism, philology, history, and Near Eastern backgrounds and is sensitive to the literary conventions characteristic of the prophetic literature of the Old Testament. The book is an earnest attempt to hear the message of the ancient prophets, a message that remains relevant today.The Old Testament Library provides fresh and authoritative treatments of important aspects of Old Testament study through commentaries and general surveys. The contributors are scholars of international standing.