Minor Prophets, V. 3: An Exegetical and Expository Commentary (Zephaniah?malachi) (Expositional Commentary) [Hardcover]

Thomas Edward McComiskey (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1998 | ISBN-10: 0801020557 | ISBN-13: 978-0801020551

With their messages of doom and judgment, the Minor Prophets have not been popular subjects in the history of biblical interpretation. Here noted evangelical scholars--such as Bruce Waltke, Tremper Longman III, F. F. Bruce, and J. Alec Motyer--remedy this neglect by offering an authoritative, evangelical treatment of the prophets. In this edition, which now combines three volumes into one, the authors not only provide meticulous exegesis of the Hebrew text but also relate the message of the ancient prophets to contemporary life in practical and meaningful ways.

--This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

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With their messages of doom and judgment, the Minor Prophets have not been popular subjects in the history of biblical interpretation. This volume, which now combines three volumes into one, remedies this neglect by offering an authoritative, evangelical treatment of the prophets. Here noted scholars--including Bruce Waltke, Tremper Longman III, F. F. Bruce, J. Alec Motyer, and Joyce Baldwin--provide meticulous exegesis of the Hebrew text and relate the message of the ancient prophets to contemporary life in practical and meaningful ways.The authors provide their own translations alongside that of the New Revised Standard Version. In the commentary proper, the exegesis (at the top of each page) examines the Hebrew text in detail, interacts with current literature, and sets forth sound conclusions. The exposition (at the bottom of each page) discusses related theological and hermeneutical issues, explains the flow of the prophetic narrative, and makes appropriate applications."Preachers and teachers will find the 'nuts and bolts' analysis of the Hebrew text in this commentary to be helpful for their tasks."--Robert R. Ellis, Review and Expositor"A worthwhile investment both for the interested and knowledgeable layperson as well as the intermediate-level student."--Ronald L. Androphy, Hebrew Studies"Overall, this is probably the best exegetical commentary on these books for the pastor's study."--John F. Brug, Wisconsin Lutheran Quarterly"Although written from an evangelical perspective [this volume does not] shy away from critical questions, making it a useful book for both the academic scholar and the minister in the local congregation."--S. D. Snyman, Old Testament Essays"Its combination of attention given to technical and expositional issues makes it one of the best sets on this part of the Old Testament."--Michael A. Grisanti, Master's Seminary Journal"A solid resource for both student and pastor. It provides a demonstration of what evangelical scholarship can do as it honestly wrestles with the text."--Gerald Wheeler, Andrews University Seminary Studies"The information in this book will help in any serious study of an often neglected segment of the Bible."--Bible Today --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

About the Author

Thomas Edward McComiskey (PhD, Brandeis University) taught Old Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School and was presiding fellow of the American College of Biblical Theologians prior to his death in 1996. --This text refers to an alternate Hardcover edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 528 pages
• Publisher: Baker Academic (March 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0801020557
• ISBN-13: 978-0801020551
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 7.4 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Minor Prophets, December 23, 1999

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Mario Escobedo II (El Paso, TX) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Minor Prophets, V. 3: An Exegetical and Expository Commentary (Zephaniah?malachi) (Expositional Commentary) (Hardcover)

The Minor Prophets succesfully meets the expository and exegetical needs of students of the minor prophets. The amount of lexical and syntactial analyses of the Hebrew text are measured appropriately and do not dominate the exegetical portion of the commentary. Students of the original languages are aided by the scholars' thorough research; still, the authors leave enough room for readers to deal on their own with the important grammatical issues which surround the text. Where there are uncertainties as to the meaning of a particular word, such is clearly stated. Thankfully, several solutions are proposed nonetheless. Furthermore, sufficient attention is given to historical and cultural issues, issues which may influence one's interpretation of the text. Overall, the commentary is very well-written, easily read, and is sure to be of great benefit to any student of the Old Testament.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Worth your money, January 30, 2006

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honestseeker (Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Minor Prophets: An Exegetical and Expository Commentary : Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, and Habakkuk (Minor Prophets: An Exegetical and Expository Commentary, Vol. 2) (Hardcover)

McComiskey's 3-volume set on the "minor prophets" is outstanding, the best I have read. The exegesis is carefully done within the historical context and with a high view of biblical inspiration. The insights offered are rich, bringing out the many wonderful word-plays that the English reader misses. All three of these volumes are well worth their price.

11 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great Commentary that takes The Word of God seriously, July 9, 1999

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This review is from: Minor Prophets, V. 1: An Exegetical and Expository Commentary (Hosea, Joel, and Amos) (Expositional Commentary) (Hardcover)

The commentary is devided in two sections on every text. 1)the exegetical part with the crux interpretum, then 2) the expository part.

I think this is a great way of writing a commentary because not all pastors and preachers know hebrew and if u don't a very exegetical commentary is rather booring to read. This commentary is great to read even if u don't know a word of hebrew. The exegetical part are good and explores the text very good. It gives you a feeling of the hebrew language and increase your understanding of the text.

McComiskey has really succeded in making the minor prophets understandable and he is almost narrative in his apporach to the minor prophets.

it is truly a great commentary and I know I will use it a great deal in my ministry and therefor I will strongly recommend it!