For each of the books there is a substantial introduction in which the full range of scholarly opinion is presented and assessed, a select bibliography, the author’s own translation of the text — a significant contribution to biblical studies in itself — and an extensive commentary. The commentary on Micah is the basic one of these four in that it treats at greater length some of the same forms and motifs that appear in Joel, Obadiah, and Jonah. The introductory material for Joel includes discussions of canonicity and textual criticism that apply to the entire volume.
427 pages; 1976
Reviews
Journal of Biblical LiteratureAn excellent commentary that provides all the aids to understanding the biblical text for which the reader might wish. . . . The author’s treatment of the problems — literary, historical, and theological — is well informed, fair, and judicious. He demonstrates wide knowledge and fine scholarly judgment.
Christianity Today
Among the excellent major commentaries . . . evangelicals will look first to Leslie C. Allen’s Joel, Obadiah, Jonah, and Micah.
Choice
Allen should be commended highly for his neat and concise organization of the complex information on these four books of the Minor Prophets.
Restoration Quarterly
Allen’s work is very good, and his commentary should be read by all serious students of these prophets.
ISBN: 9780802825315
Catalogue code: N/A
Publisher: WM B EERDMANS PUB CO - published 15/12/1994
Format: Hardback