The Books of Joel, Obadiah, and Jonah

Series: The New International Commentary on the Old Testament

Where is the line between God’s mercy and judgment?

In the latest volume of the New International Commentary on the Old Testament, James D. Nogalski offers a new translation of and commentary on several of the Minor Prophets—the books of Joel, Obadiah, and Jonah—that grapple with this theme in radically different ways. This volume includes a robust introduction for each book, delineating its textual transmission, historical context, literary form, and major themes. The introduction also discusses the role of each book within the collection of the Twelve (Minor) Prophets. The commentaries proper explain the texts verse by verse, illuminating each book’s structure and canonical significance, yet always with an eye toward pastoral application. Academically rigorous and accessibly written, The Books of Joel, Obadiah, and Jonah is an invaluable resource for scholars, students, and pastors.

Table of Contents

List of Excursuses

Editor’s Preface

List of Abbreviations

Bibliography

Introduction to the Book of the Twelve

The Book of Joel

Introduction

Text and Commentary

The Book of Obadiah

 Introduction

 Text and Commentary

The Book of Jonah

 Introduction

 Text and Commentary

Indexes