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

Floyd, Michael H

ISBN 10: 0802844529 / ISBN 13: 9780802844521

Published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co., 2000

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Minor Prophets, Part 2 (The Forms of the Old Testament Literature (FOTL))
• Publisher: Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co.
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0802844529
• ISBN 13: 9780802844521
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: New

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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.

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.