Minor Prophets, The: Hosea-Jonah (Expositional Commentary) [Paperback]

James Montgomery Boice (Author)

Book Description

Series: Expositional Commentary | Publication Date: May 1, 2006

The Minor Prophets dramatize the character of God as few other books in the Bible do. According to noted expositor James Montgomery Boice, they particularly highlight three aspects of God's character: his sovereignty, his holiness, and his love. The messages of the Minor Prophets and their pertinent application for our lives should not be dismissed.

This two-volume expositional and inspirational commentary on the Minor Prophets integrates rigorous scholarship with accessible writing. It will inform a wide range of readers--from serious Bible students to interested laypersons--and help you understand and apply the truths found in the text.

Boice not only explains the meaning of the text verse by verse and section by section, he also relates the text's concerns to the world in which we live, the life of the church, and the realities of the Christian life.

Volume 1 surveys Hosea through Jonah, covering such topics as:
-"The Second Greatest Story in the Bible" (Hosea 1:1-2:1)
-"The Divided Heart of Israel" (Hosea 10:1-15)
-"Peter's Text at Pentecost" (Joel 2:28-32)
-"How God Views Religion" (Amos 4:1-5:15)
-"Deliverance in Zion" (Obadiah 15-21)
-"The Greatest Revival in History" (Jonah 3:1-10)

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From the Back Cover

The Minor Prophets dramatize the character of God as few other books in the Bible do. According to noted expositor James Montgomery Boice, they particularly highlight three aspects of God's character: his sovereignty, his holiness, and his love. The messages of the Minor Prophets and their pertinent application for our lives should not be dismissed.

This two-volume expositional and inspirational commentary on the Minor Prophets integrates rigorous scholarship with accessible writing. It will inform a wide range of readers--from serious Bible students to interested laypersons--and provide understanding and application of the truths found in the text.

Boice not only explains the meaning of the text verse by verse and section by section, he also relates the text's concerns to the world in which we live, the life of the church, and the realities of the Christian life.

Volume 1 surveys Hosea through Jonah, covering such topics as:

The Second Greatest Story in the Bible (Hosea 1:1-2:1)
The Divided Heart of Israel (Hosea 10:1-15)
Peter's Text at Pentecost (Joel 2:28-32)
How God Views Religion (Amos 4:1-5:15)
Deliverance in Zion (Obadiah 15-21)
The Greatest Revival in History (Jonah 3:1-10)

James Montgomery Boice (1938-2000) was senior pastor of Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was also president and cofounder of the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals, the parent organization of The Bible Study Hour, on which Boice was a speaker for more than thirty years.

About the Author

James Montgomery Boice (1938 - 2000) was senior pastor of Tenth Presbyterian Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was also president and cofounder of the Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals, the parent organization of The Bible Study Hour on which Boice was a speaker for more than thirty years.

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Baker Books; Paperback Ed edition (May 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0801066352
• ISBN-13: 978-0801066351
• Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,016,777 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pastoral and highly practical for modern Christians, May 19, 2003

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This review is from: The Minor Prophets: Volume 1: Hosea-Jonah (Expositional Commentary) (Hardcover)

James Montgomery Boice was ushered into glory on June 2000. But he left legacy of godliness and passion for God's word. His books are pastoral at heart, therefore his books while scholastic, are never dry or devoid of practicality.
1. His books (3 vols, Unabridged 1 volume edition is also available via Kregel Publisher) on "The Minor Prophets" are amazingly challenging and powerful. This is not simply a commentary. This book connects the message of Minor Prophets (Hosea to Malachi) to today's world, thus making this book highly applicable and challenging to God's people. He addresses modern danger of materialism, syncretism, self-reliance, and modern idolatry in Christian churches.
2. He properly captures the heart of the message of Minor Prophets without cluttering with technical jargons. He emphasizes how God's people can break God's heart by their sins despite God's overwheling love for them. Then he applies that truth to current Christendom at large, calling for honest self-examination and determined repentance from Christian idolatry and sins.
3. He has made the message of Minor Prophets undestandable to ALL Christians by making it simple. It is simple, because it is sermonic in nature.

Those who read the Minor Prophets in the Bible will do well with this James Montgomery's book. You will be edified and challenged and ultimately understand God's message to His people.

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent commentary by a great pastor and teacher, May 19, 2010

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This review is from: Minor Prophets, The: Hosea-Jonah (Expositional Commentary) (Paperback)

This is a thought-provoking and enlightening commentary by Boice. He makes us look forward to studying the each chapter. Who would think that the minor prophets were so important and so full of such rich teaching? The only thing that could have made this commentary better is if it had discussion questions included, but it is not really a "bible study" it is a commentary. Enjoy this great commentary!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Esceptional Commentary, January 15, 2009

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This review is from: The Minor Prophets: Volume 1: Hosea-Jonah (Expositional Commentary) (Hardcover)

James Boice's commentaries are very different than any others I have studied. These provide a thorough expanation of the texts but are less "technical" and more application focused, while still fully defining the context and literal meaning of the passages. Overall, as a layman, I find these to be the most useful commentaries available.