| A Prophet in Debate: The Rhetoric of Persuasion in the Book of Amos Contributor(s): Mller, Karl (Author), Moller, Karl (Author) |
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ISBN: 0567003639 ISBN-13: 9780567003638 Publisher: Continnuum-3PL OUR PRICE: $47.47 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: November 2009 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Christian Rituals & Practice - General - Religion | Biblical Criticism & Interpretation - Old Testament - Religion | Biblical Studies - General |
| Dewey: 224.806 |
| Series: Library of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament Studies |
| Physical Information: 0.77" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.14 lbs) 372 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: An investigation of the literary structure and rhetorical challenge that prompted the book's production. Moller argues that the book of Amos captures and presents the debate between Amos and his eighth-century audience. When read in the light of Israel's fall, the presentation of Amos struggling (and failing) to convince his contemporaries of the imminent divine punishment functions as a powerful warning to subsequent Judaean readers. |