Minor Prophets

by Jack P. Lewis

Book Overview

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0801055091
• ISBN13: 9780801055096
• Release Date: January 1966
• Publisher: Baker Publishing Group (MI)
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

A Solid, Well-Written Guide to the Minor Prophets

First published in 1966, The Minor Prophets by Jack P. Lewis remained in print for many years for several good reasons. First, the author has invested himself in serious study of the Bible. With earned doctorates from Harvard University and Hebrew Union College, Dr. Lewis writes with a deep knowledge of the Minor Prophets and the Bible in general. Second, the thirteen chapters of the book are clear and understandable. A sampling of Lewis's many writings shows that he has a talent and a heart for communicating clearly. And he admirably accomplishes that goal in The Minor Prophets. Third, this book is written with an eye toward life application. Lewis believes that the Minor Prophets speak with power and conviction to the enduring issues of life. As a result, their message "will never be out of date" (p. 8). Discussion questions at the end of each chapter help students to probe the prophets' meaning for today. Fourth, just over 100 pages, this little book is the ideal study guide for a thirteen-week adult Bible class. Most Bible students acknowledge that they hardly know the Minor Prophets. Most of them desire a better understanding. This book can help to meet that need and desire.

Lay level or undergraduate level introductory summary to the Minor Prophets

This is a short, but helpful commentary on each of the 12 Prophets of the Old Testament, or as many call them, the Minor Prophets. In the 1980's this was a textbook for a bible college class I took on the Minor Prophets. It is easy to read, accurate in summarizations and helpful for the preacher or bible teacher who is looking for nuggets to share with others. For example, regarding Micah, which I am currently focused on, Jack Lewis points out that Micah deals not with international issues (as Micah's contemporary Isaiah did), but he deals with a unique blend of social and moral issues. Some of these issues overlap with Hosea and Amos. Nevertheless, Lewis has a way of helping you capture the picture of what is going on here. His commentary is much thinner that Achtemeier (get Actemeier on the minor prophets if you don't have it), but still I find him very helpful and worth consulting.