Hadjiev, Tchavdar S. 1971-

Joel and Amos : an introduction and commentary / Tchavdar S. Hadjiev. - xx, 194 pages ; 21 cm. - Tyndale Old Testament commentaries ; volume 25 .

Includes bibliographical references.

Structural patterns in the book of Joel -- The date of the book -- Joel and the 'Book of the twelve' -- Joel and intertextuality -- The setting and genre of the book -- The message of Joel -- The book of Amos as a work of literature -- Amos the prophet -- The political and social context of Amos's preaching -- Interpreting the book of Amos -- Theology and ethics in Amos.

"Joel's arresting imagery has shaped the church's eschatological vision of a day of wrath. Amos's ringing indictments have periodically awakened the conscience of God's people. Twenty-five-hundred years later, those prophetic words still speak powerfully. This Tyndale commentary examines the two books' literary features, historical context, theology, and ethics"--

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Bible.--Joel--Commentaries.
Bible.--Amos--Commentaries.

REF 224.707 H129J / .H33 2020

REF 224.707 H129J