This commentary will appeal particularly to those familiar with Professor Soggin's Introduction to the Old Testament and History of Israel who would prefer an alternative to the parallel work by J. L. Mays in the Old Testament Library. Written with the verve that the author brings to his other commentaries on Joshua and Judges, it offers a new translation of the text of Amos accompanied by two types of comment: first comes a critical philological account which justifies the rendering of the text adopted, and then, in a style familiar from the Old Testament Library, the main body of the commentary.

The Prophet Amos (Old Testament Library)

Soggin, J.Alberto

Religion & Spirituality

Hymns Ancient & Modern Ltd

Introduction to the Old Testament: From Its Origins to the Closing of the Alexandrian Canon (Old Testament Library) (English and Italian Edition)

SCM Press

Joshua: a commentary, (Old Testament library)

S.C.M. Press

The author is a master of his material and disposes it with impressive ease and sureness of touch, so that the lines of thinking remain firm and clear and the achievement of John Bowden, the translator, in making such a book limpid reading is no less remarkable. The author's familiarity with the Holy Land and his love of clear topography bring the book to life and keep the racy character of some of the stories of the book vibrant' (The Tablet). For this second edition, bibliographies have been substantially updated, and a number of corrections of details have been made to the text.

Judges (Old Testament Library)

Brisk, easy-to-read and never dull, the strengths of this history lie in a concern for all aspects of the history of Israel and Judah, political and economic factors, religious and theological interpretation, methodology, geography and topography.

An Introduction to the History of Israel and Judah

History

Bowden, John

Ancient Civilizations

In this short, accessible and readable book, Professor Soggin gives an account of all the features of Israelite and Jewish religion in the biblical period. After a radical assessment of the nature of the sources and the problems of using them historically, he discusses the origin of monotheism and Israel's belief in its one God Yahweh. Then follow accounts of the three most important features in Israelite religion: the Jerusalem temple and its worship, the covenant, and sacrifices. The main festivals are discussed and there are chapters on the sabbath and the new moon, the sabbatical year and the year of jubilee, and the calendar. The book ends with an account of changes brought about after the exile and the development of Middle Judaism, and the collapse of the old Israelite system of worship after the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 CE.Though firmly based on biblical and Near Eastern texts and artefacts, the book wears its learning lightly; there are no footnotes, but a bibliography of books for further reading. Its clarity and straightforward approach make it an ideal introduction to the subject for students.

Israel in the Biblical Period: Institutions, Festivals, Ceremonies, Rituals

T&T Clark

Joshua: A Commentary (English and French Edition)

Westminster John Knox Pr

A History of Ancient Israel: From the Beginnings to the Bar Kochba Revolt, A.D. 135

Middle East

The Westminster Press

Examines each book of the Old Testament and discusses their background, sources, and themes

John Knox Pr

This critically acclaimed series provides fresh and authoritative treatments of important aspects of Old Testament study through commentaries and general surveys. The authors are scholars of international standing.

Introduction to the Old Testament, from its origins to the closing of the Alexandrian canon (The Old Testament library)

Westminster Press

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