Description
Despite the return of the Hebrews from the Babylonian exile, selfishness, apathy and despair crippled their community spirit. In response to this distress, God raised up three prophetic voices in Jerusalem. Haggai rallied the people to rebuild the Second Temple. Zechariah was given visions of the return of the glory of the Lord to Zion. Malachi preached repentance, covenant justice and restoration of proper temple worship. Andrew Hill's excellent commentary on these oracles shows how they remain timely for the Christian church's worship and mission in the world.
Table of Contents
General preface
Author's preface
Chief abbreviations
Select bibliographies
General Introduction
1. Historical background
2. The Book of the Twelve
3. The theology of Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi
Maps
The Persian Empire
Post-exilic Judah (c. 450 BC)
Haggai
Introduction
1. Title and text
2. The prophet Haggai
3. Historical background
4. Author
5. Date and occasion of writing
6. Audience
7. Form and structure
8. Literary style
9. Intertextuality
10. Message
11. Theological concerns
Analysis
Commentary
Zechariah
Introduction
1. Title and text
2. The prophet Zechariah
3. Historical background
4. Author
5. Date and occasion of writing
6. Audience
7. Literary style and structure
8. Understanding visionary literature
9. Zechariah and typology
10. Message
11. Theological concerns
Analysis
Commentary
Malachi
Introduction
1. Title and text
2. The prophet Malachi
3. Historical background
4. Author
5. Date and occasion of writing
6. Audience
7. Literary style
8. Intertextuality
9. Message
10. Theological concerns
Analysis
Commentary
Product Details
Title: Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi
Author: Andrew Hill
Publisher: Intervarsity Press
Pages: 368
Binding: Paperback
Size: 21.0 x 13.8 x 2.9 cm
ISBN: 9781844745845