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Amos (Anchor Bible Series)

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. . .to the Anchor Bible series and to serious study of Amos. I have been more than impressed with the Anchor Bible commentaries on the Minor Prophets and have included several, including this one, in a current class I'm teaching in the Minor Prophets. Of all these texts, Amos stands out as a masterpiece of modern, sensible Biblical scholarship.

Nowhere else have I seen such attention to detail. Nowhere else have I seen such in-depth Hebrew word studies (frankly, far beyond my own comprehension!) Never before have I gained such insights into a book I've read many times.

I highly recommend this volume for all serious students of the Minor Prophets -- whether one can read Hebrew or not.

The section of photographs is also a nice added touch.

I thoroughly agree with David Zampino's review on this. If you need to study Amos in detail this is well worth the money. You may not agree with all points - that's a given in practically any commentary - but it's so comprehensive and detailed that you'll be reluctant to turn elsewhere (which, of course, you should).

I've got Feinberg, McComiskey, Stuart, Smith, Hubbard, and a handful of others, but this is work is incredible.

Please note: I have not read it all, but the sections I have read are rich with detail. Alternatives are Stuart (WBC) or McComiskey. If you're looking for an easier read I recommend Motyer in the BST series - wonderful insights.

The book arrived in due time. The condition of the book is very good, no scratch, no tear and no marking found inside the book.However, i expected the book will look like the same as it was shown in the amazon list, that the front cover should have a Pic of a lion. A little bit disappointed but still recommend this company.
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