Amos, Hosea, Micah, Nahum, Zephaniah, Habakkuk Volume 15 |
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| Author:
| Dempsey, Carol J. |
| Series title: | New Collegeville Bible Commentary Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8146-4785-1 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2016 |
| Publisher: | Liturgical Press
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| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $11.99 |
Book Description:
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These six prophets proclaim powerful messages about judgment and the sovereignty of God. Amos challenges hypocrisy and injustice. Hosea's marriage symbolizes the covenant between God and Israel, moving from love to separation and then reunion. Micah, Nahum, and Zephaniah condemn corrupt leadership, injustice to the poor, and worship of false gods. Habakkuk reminds all to rely on God, who will punish the evil and defeat chaos. Flowing through all these calls to be a better...
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These six prophets proclaim powerful messages about judgment and the sovereignty of God. Amos challenges hypocrisy and injustice. Hosea's marriage symbolizes the covenant between God and Israel, moving from love to separation and then reunion. Micah, Nahum, and Zephaniah condemn corrupt leadership, injustice to the poor, and worship of false gods. Habakkuk reminds all to rely on God, who will punish the evil and defeat chaos. Flowing through all these calls to be a better people is the unfailing promise of a faithful and forgiving God.