Joel and Obadiah: a Commentary.(Book Review)

From: The Journal of the American Oriental Society | Date: January 1, 2003| Author: Nogalski, James D. | Copyright information

By JOHN BARTON. The Old Testament Library. Louisville: WESTMINSTER JOHN KNOX PRESS, 2001. Pp. xxi + 168.

Barton's commentary on two of the shorter books of the Old Testament is a welcome addition to the venerated Old Testament Library series. Barton brings a keen eye to issues related to understanding prophetic literature in its historical context, in its literary forms, and in its theological significance for Christian interpreters. From the outset, Barton makes explici...

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