The Theology of the Book of Amos - Brossura

Barton, .

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ISBN 10: 0521671752 ISBN 13: 9780521671750

Casa editrice: Cambridge University Press, 2012

Riassunto

In modern times Amos has come to be considered one of the most important prophets, mainly for his uncompromising message about social justice. This book provides a detailed exploration of this theme and other important elements of the theology underlying the book of Amos. It also includes chapters on the text itself, providing a critical assessment of how the book came to be, the original message of Amos and his circle, which parts of the book may have been added by later scribes, and the finished form of the book. The author also considers the book's reception in ancient and modern times by interpreters as varied as rabbis, the Church Fathers, the Reformers and liberation theologians. Throughout, the focus is on how to read the book of Amos holistically to understand the organic development of the prophet's message through the many stages of the book's development and interpretation.

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Recensione:

'Barton's discussion is accessible for a broad audience.' Interpretation: A Journal of Bible and Theology

'It naturally becomes the prime port of call for those interested in the theological significance of Amos ... this is a lucid and thoughtful account of Amos, both the prophet and the book, which can hardly fail to give the reader a fresh appreciation.' Walter Moberly, Theology

'Barton's work is a new standard for the theological analysis of biblical books and highly recommended for students and scholars alike.' Religious Studies Review

Descrizione del libro:

This book provides a detailed exploration of the important elements of the theology underlying the book of Amos. It considers Amos as a figure representing social justice, surveys major developments in the critical assessment of the book and examines the history of the book's reception.

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• Editore: Cambridge University Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2012
• ISBN 10: 0521671752
• ISBN 13: 9780521671750
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 238