Micah

This volume brings gender studies to bear on Micah's powerful rhetoric, interpreting the book within its ancient and modern contexts. Julia M. O'Brien traces resonances of Micah's language within the Persian Period community in which the book was composed, evaluating recent study of t...

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Main Author: O'Brien, Julia M. (Author)
Contributors: Dempsey, Carol J. 1955- (Editor) ; Reid, Barbara E. 1953- (Editor)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: Collegeville, Minnesota Liturgical Press 2015
In:Year: 2015
Reviews:[Rezension von: O'Brien, Julia M., Wisdom commentary. volume 37, Micah] (2018) (Werse, Nicholas R.)
[Rezension von: O'Brien, Julia M., Wisdom commentary. volume 37, Micah] (2017) (MacKay, Heather A.)
Series/Journal:Wisdom commentary volume 37
Further subjects:B Bible. Micah Commentaries
B Electronic books Commentaries
B RELIGION ; Biblical Studies ; Prophets
B Commentaries
B Bible
B Bible Commentaries Bible
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
Parallel Edition:Erscheint auch als: 9780814681862
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Summary:This volume brings gender studies to bear on Micah's powerful rhetoric, interpreting the book within its ancient and modern contexts. Julia M. O'Brien traces resonances of Micah's language within the Persian Period community in which the book was composed, evaluating recent study of the period and the dynamics of power reflected in ancient sources. Also sampling the books reception by diverse readers in various time periods, she considers the real-life implications of Micah's gender constructs. By bringing the ancient and modern contexts of Micah into view, the volume encourages readers to reflect on the significance of Micah's construction of the world. Micah's perspective on sin, salvation, the human condition, and the nature of YHWH affects the way people live -- in part by shaping their own thought and in part by shaping the power structures in which they live. O'Brien's engagement with Micah invites readers to discern in community their own hopes and dreams: What is justice? What should the future look like? What should we hope for?
Item Description:"A Michael Glazier book. - Includes bibliographical references and index. - Online resource; title from PDF title page (EBSCO, viewed June 22, 2017
Includes bibliographical references (pages 127-134) and indexes
ISBN:0814681867