The Books of Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah

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Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing, May 11, 1990 - Religion - 357 pages
The close-knit bond between prophecy and history, according to O. Palmer Robertson, becomes particularly clear through the study of Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah. As the historical context of their messages is explored, it becomes ever more apparent that biblical history -- in addition to providing the context for prophecy -- actually embodies and functions as prophecy. The events that occurred to Judah and its neighbors spoke in anticipation of world-shaking circumstances that were yet to come.

In this commentary Robertson combines the insights of biblical theology with a keen awareness of the age in which we live. After first dealing with the relevant background issues of Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah -- redemptive-historical setting, theological perspective, date and authorship, and so on -- Robertson applies the care and precision of an exegete and the concern of a pastor to his verse-by-verse exposition of each book. The result is a relevant confrontation with the ancient call to repentance and faith -- a confrontation greatly needed in today's world.

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Contents

25
8
WEEK
26
THE BOOK OF NAHUM
49
1
55
How to Ask and Answer Questions
107
1
251
1
253
INDEXES
349
15 45
WEEK 10
1
WEEK 15
11
A Sale a Day 116
11
WEEK 41
41
WEEK 31
48
The Importance of Mentors 57
57
WEEK 35
61

CONTENTS
WEEK 3
3
WEEK 29
9
WEEK 11
11
WEEK 39
75
WEEK 16
16
Final Thoughts 199
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O. Palmer Robertson is an American Old Testament scholar who has taught at several institutions, including the African Bible Colleges of Malawi and Uganda. His other books include The Christ of the Covenants, The Christ of the Prophets, and The Christ of Wisdom.