Minor Prophets, Part 2 (The Forms of the Old Testament Literature (FOTL)) - Softcover

Floyd, Michael H

 
9780802844521: Minor Prophets, Part 2 (The Forms of the Old Testament Literature (FOTL))
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0802844529 ISBN 13: 9780802844521
Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 2000

Synopsis


In this volume Floyd presents a complete form-critical analysis of the last six books in the Minor Prophets: Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi. By looking carefully at the literary genre and internal structure of each book, Floyd uncovers the literary conventions that help shape the composition of these prophetic books in their final form. His approach yields fresh views of how the parts of each book fit together to make up the whole — particularly with respect to Nahum, Haggai, and Malachi — and provides a basis for reconsidering how each book is historically related to the time of the prophet for whom it is named. This work will be useful to scholars because it advances the discussion regarding the holistic reading of prophetic books, and useful to pastors and students because it shows how analysis of literary form can lead to a more profound understanding of the messages of the Minor Prophets.

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About the Author


Michael H. Floyd is St. Michael's and All Angels' Professor of Old Testament at Episcopal Theological Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, Texas.

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Publisher
Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.
Publication date
2000
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0802844529
ISBN 13 
9780802844521
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
669