03188nam a2200517Ka 4500 ocn795706609 OCoLC 20200709055527.0 m d cr cnu---unuuu 120618s2012 nyu ob 001 0 eng d N$T N$T 9781139423632 (electronic bk.) 1139423630 (electronic bk.) 9780521855778 0521855772 9780521671750 0521671752 (OCoLC)795706609 451653 (N$T) BS1585.52 .B37 2012eb REL 006730 bisacsh 224/.806 23 REL006210 bisacsh N$TA Barton, John, 1948- The theology of the book of Amos [electronic resource] / John Barton. New York : Cambridge University Press, c2012. 1 online resource (xx, 216 p.) Old Testament theology Includes bibliographical references and indexes. 1. Amos: the critical issues -- 2. Religious belief and practice in Amos's day -- 3. The theology of Amos and his circle -- 4. Theological theme in the additions to the book of Amos -- 5. The theology of the book of Amos -- 6. The reception of the theology of Amos -- 7. The theology of Amos then and now. "This book provides a detailed exploration of the important elements of the theology underlying the book of Amos"--Provided by publisher. "In modern times Amos has come to be considered one of the most important prophets, mainly for his uncompromising message about social justice. This book provides a detailed exploration of this theme and other important elements of the theology underlying the book of Amos. It also includes chapters on the text itself, providing a critical assessment of how the book came to be, the original message of Amos and his circle, which parts of the book may have been added by later scribes, and the finished form of the book. The author also considers the book,Ŵs reception in ancient and modern times by interpreters as varied as rabbis, the Church Fathers, the Reformers, and liberation theologians. Throughout, the focus is on how to read the book of Amos holistically to understand the organic development of the prophet,Ŵs message through the many stages of the book,Ŵs development and interpretation"--Provided by publisher. Description based on print version record. Bible. O.T. Amos Criticism, interpretation, etc. Bible. O.T. Amos Theology. RELIGION / Biblical Studies / Old Testament. bisacsh RELIGION / Biblical Studies / Prophets bisacsh Electronic books. Print version: Barton, John, 1948- Theology of the book of Amos. New York : Cambridge University Press, c2012 9780521855778 (DLC) 2011039686 (OCoLC)756837030 Old Testament theology. EBSCOhost http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&db=nlabk&AN=451653 cpp1723AUTO 02 N$T 51225 51225