Joel and Obadiah

InJoel and Obadiah, John Barton furnishes a fresh translation of the ancient manuscripts and discusses questions of historical background and literary architecture before providing a theologically sensitive and critically informed interpretation of the text.The Old Testament Library provides fresh and authoritative treatments of important aspects of Old Testament study through commentaries and general surveys. The contributors are scholars of international standing.

Preface

ix

Abbreviations

xi

Select Bibliography for Joel

xiii

Select Bibliography for Obadiah

xix

The Book of Joel

1

(2)

Introduction

3

(34)

Commentary on Joel

37

(76)

Superscription: Joel 1:1

39

(1)

First Lament Cycle: Joel 1:2--20

40

(26)

Second Lament Cycle: Joel 2:1--17

66

(18)

The Divine Response: Joel 2:18--27

84

(8)

Oracles of Salvation: Joel 2:28--3:21

92

(21)

The Book of Obadiah

113

(2)

Introduction

115

(16)

Commentary on Obadiah

131

(23)

Superscription: Obadiah la

133

(1)

First Oracle against Edom: Obadiah 1b--4

134

(5)

Second Oracle against Edom: Obadiah 5--7

139

(3)

Third Oracle against Edom: Obadiah 8--11

142

(5)

Fourth Oracle against Edom: Obadiah 12--14, 15b

147

(3)

An Oracle against the Nations: Obadiah 15a, 16--18

150

(4)

An Oracle about the Restoration of Israel: Obadiah 19--21

154

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