Hosea, Amos: Believers Church Bible Commentary

by Allen R. Guenther

Book Overview

Allen R. Guenther brings an evangelical believers church perspective to the study of two eighth-century B.C. prophets. He explores theological and practical implications of their message, which he applies to the contemporary church.

This work compares Israel's distinctive religion, influenced by Baal-worshiping Phoenician neighbors, with faith in Judah. In his own marriage, Hosea dramatizes God's redeeming love. Amos's exposure of shallow...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0836190726
• ISBN13: 9780836190724
• Release Date: April 1998
• Publisher: Herald Press (VA)
• Length: 430 Pages
• Weight: 1.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.7" x 8.8"

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This book is the ninth volume to appear in the Believers Church Bible Commentary series, a joint effort of the Church of the Brethren, Mennonite Church, General Conference Mennonite Church, Mennonite Brethren Church, Brethren in Christ Church, and Brethren Church. The author uncovers unique features of the prophecies of Hosea and Amos and discerns a structural unity within each book. This work compares Israel's distinctive religion with faith in Judah. The Northern Kingdom's theology is dominated by the wilderness wanderings and the Feast of Tabernacles. Israel has been worshipping Baal alongside Yahweh, and the prophets denounce the compromises, sin, shallow piety, and injustice of the people and their leaders. For both prophets, the Lord's judgment is to lead on to repentance and restoration. The author explores theological and practical implications of their message to the church in its cultural settings.