Continental Commentary Series: Micah (CC)
Overview
Wolff's commentary on Micah is one of the most thorough works available in English. His insightful observations on the message of the prophet make this book a standard commentary on Micah for years to come. It is highly recommended to scholars, ministers, and theological students as an indispensable aid.
Top Highlights
“The heart and center of Micah’s message can be stated briefly: Yahweh is bringing inexorable doom on Samaria, Jerusalem, and the cities of Judah. The guilt for this rests with the authorities and the leading citizens, such as judges, prophets, and priests.” (Page 14)
“What Yahweh ‘requires’ (דרשׁ) of human beings is therefore nothing other than what he has done for them” (Page 180)
“It means the orders of justice that are maintained and reinstituted by peaceful actions, by just court decisions and by conciliation within the community.” (Page 180)
“execute justice, accomplish deeds of personal kindness, and be attentive to godliness.” (Page 182)
“Jerusalem will be completely destroyed, and even the temple mount will become a wilderness (3:12*); the present authorities will become enslaved, losing their property (2:3f.* conj.); the children of the people will be carried into exile (1:16*); there are also hints of military occupation and flight (1:15*). From those who think that they stand closest to Yahweh, he withdraws himself in total silence (3:4*, 7*, 12*; on which see below, p. 108f.).” (Page 15)
Wolff’s suggestions about the growth of the Micah collection are particularly valuable. A definitive volume.
—David L. Petersen, Religious Studies Review
Wolff gives us a thorough application of form and redaction criticism, as well as an analysis of how the parts of the book are related. Here is fresh, stimulating exegesis that makes for interesting reading.
—Bibliotheca Sacra
- Title: Continental Commentary Series: Micah
- Author: Hans Walter Wolff
- Translator: Gary Stansell
- Publisher: Fortress Press
- Publication Date: 1990
- Pages: 272
