The aim of lifework into present for theological consideration the Old Testament witness to the nature of man. It contains detailed studies of the way in which Israelite man was thought of, and of the ways in which the Old Testament describes his physical being. Part two then goes on to look at the context in which Hebrew man lived out his existence, and its notion of time and of the created universe, in which man both worked and found leisure. Part three moves on to the social aspect of man's life, with its institutions, pattems of relationship and moral demands. A concluding chapter sums up the overall picture given in the Old Testament of man's destiny. The book is well translated and readable, and has a very great usefulness for the general reader of the Bible, because of the way in which it fills out the picture of what life was like in Old Testament times. While it is primarily aimed at a theological readership, ft will prove to be an indispensable tool for any study of Old Testament ethics. At a host of points it describes very lucidly the context of moral behaviour in the life of ancient Israel. In line with this it reveals very clearly the possibilities which life offered, and serves in a number of ways to illuminate the reasoning behind Israelite laws. All in all it impresses the reader with a recognition of the inextricable way in which culture, religion and morality are intertwined in the Old Testament. Only by attention to this can biblical morality and the biblical conception of man be understood.

Anthropology of the Old Testament

Wolff, Hans-Walter

Religion & Spirituality

SCM Press

The aim of lifework into present for theological consideration the Old Testament witness to the nature of man. It contains detailed studies of the way in which Israelite man was thought of, and of the ways in which the Old Testament describes his physical being. Part two then goes on to look at the context in which Hebrew man lived out his existence, and its notion of time and of the created universe, in which man both worked and found leisure. Part three moves on to the social aspect of man's life, with its institutions, pattems of relationship and moral demands. A concluding chapter sums up the overall picture given in the Old Testament of man's destiny. The book is well translated and readable, and has a very great usefulness for the general reader of the Bible, because of the way in which it fills out the picture of what life was like in Old Testament times. While it is primarily aimed at a theological readership, ft will prove to be an indispensable tool for any study of Old Testament ethics. At a host of points it describes very lucidly the context of moral behaviour in the life of ancient Israel. In line with this it reveals very clearly the possibilities which life offered, and serves in a number of ways to illuminate the reasoning behind Israelite laws. All in all it impresses the reader with a recognition of the inextricable way in which culture, religion and morality are intertwined in the Old Testament. Only by attention to this can biblical morality and the biblical conception of man be understood.

Fortress Press

Amos the Prophet; The Man and His Background

General overview of the Old Testament and its formation.

The Old Testament: a guide to its writings

Christian Books & Bibles

Micah the prophet

Hans Walter Wolff builds upon the results of contemporary research - including his own commentaries - in an attempt to sketch the major themes in the classical prophets Amos, Hosea, and Micah. Wolff raises many questions about current forms of proclamation and examines what is new in the new covenant. He also includes a practical guide on how to recognize false prophets. In clear, non-technical language, this book underscores the continuing relevance of the prophets for theology and preaching today.

Confrontations with prophets: Discovering the Old Testament's new and contemporary significance

Old Testament and Christian preaching

A fascinating commentary on one of the most difficult of the Old Testament prophets.

Hosea: A Commentary on the Book of the Prophet Hosea (Hermeneia)

Professor Wolff's clear and thorough orientation to the collection of oracles in the book of Obadiah and to the narrative art of the book of Jonah. Differently, both prophets provide an answer to what the interaction is between the whole of humanity God has created-and His people in particular.

Obadiah and Jonah: Continental Commentaries

Kohl, Margaret

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Anthropology of the Old Testament

Anthropology of the Old Testament

Amos the Prophet; The Man and His Background

The Old Testament: a guide to its writings

Anthropology of the Old Testament

Micah the prophet

Confrontations with prophets: Discovering the Old Testament's new and contemporary significance

Old Testament and Christian preaching

Hosea: A Commentary on the Book of the Prophet Hosea (Hermeneia)

Obadiah and Jonah: Continental Commentaries