| Contexts for Amos: Prophetic Poetics in Latin-American Perspective Contributor(s): Carroll R., Mark Daniel (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0567400271 ISBN-13: 9780567400277 Publisher: Sheffield Academic Press OUR PRICE: $47.47 Product Type: Paperback Published: November 2009 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Biblical Criticism & Interpretation - Old Testament - Religion | Biblical Studies - Old Testament - 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) 362 pages |
| Themes: - Religious Orientation - Christian |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This learned volume offers a close reading of chapters 3 to 6 of the book of Amos, and attempts to locate biblical study and theological reflection within the complex cultural context of Latin America. The author prefaces his study with a wide-ranging survey of the continuing debate over the proper use of the Bible as a model for the structures of society. The author's particular focus is Latin America, and through sociological and textual analysis, he seeks to define the role of the prophetic biblical voice in this society and presses for a recognition of moral complexities and a constant questioning and self-evaluation from those who would claim to speak for God in society. |