Amos: A Theological Exposition of Sacred Scripture (Concordia Commentary | CC)

by R. Reed Lessing

Publisher:

Concordia Publishing House

, 2009

Overview

This volume focuses on the book of Amos and the judgments and Amos’ visions as well as the reason for its inclusion as a part of the Minor Prophets. The author also covers the historical setting of the Book of Amos as well as the various methods that were used to interpret the prophecy in Amos. The Concordia Commentary: Amos is an invaluable addition to anyone who wants to learn more about Amos, its history and how it is pertinent to us today.

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Key Features

• Bibliographical references and index
• Preface by the author
• A theological exposition of sacred Scripture

Contents

Top Highlights

“Amos 1:2, then, announces two major themes of the book. Yahweh’s roaring Word issues forth from Jerusalem, not the shrine at Bethel (which Amos denounces in 3:14; 4:4; 5:5–6; 7:10–17; 9:1–4), and this Word will bring about massive destruction to all of northern Israel’s farmlands (cf. 4:6–11; 5:16–17; 7:1–6), even Carmel, the most fecund.” (Page 69)

“The book of Amos has this as its singular goal: to restore the rightful roar of the Lion, the Lord Yahweh, the God of Israel, the triune God of the universe. The temptation is to put our hands over our ears to drown out his roar. The world, the devil, and the old Adam continue to urge the baptized to clip the claws on the Lion and clean up his bloody passion.” (Page 1)

“Yet there is hope. The darkness on the day of judgment in 5:18–20 points toward Good Friday, when the sum total of divine judgment for humanity’s sin was suffered by Jesus Christ on the cross.” (Page 352)

“Yahweh certainly is not safe. He is terrifyingly dangerous for sinful people. Yet he is also good and gracious toward all who trust in him.” (Page 1)

“A major theme in the book of Amos is God’s creation of the universe and his ongoing relationship with the land of Israel.” (Page 73)

Praise for the Print Edition

Close attention to original languages, Christo-centric reading, and an eye toward the life of the church. And that description is so well written! Of course writing a series description and fulfilling it can be two different things, but this Amos volume seems to accomplish the goals. I have only seen one volume, but this is now certainly a series I will look for.

—Ray Van Neste, assistant professor of Christian studies, Union University

Product Details

• Title: Concordia Commentary: Amos
• Author: R. Reed Lessing
• Publisher: Concordia Publishing House
• Publication Date: 2009
• Pages: 512

About R. Reed Lessing

R. Reed Lessing is senior pastor at St. Michael Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He earned his MDiv, STM, and PhD degrees from Concordia Seminary, in St. Louis, Missouri. He was ordained into the office of the holy ministry in 1986, and from 1986 to 1999, he served pastorates in West Monroe, Louisiana, and Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Lessing was also a professor of exegetical theology at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, from 1999 to 2013. Lessing has written Interpreting Discontinuity: Isaiah’s Tyre Oracle, and along with Andrew Steinmann, he coauthored an introduction to the Old Testament, Prepare the Way of the Lord. Lessing is also the author of the volumes on Jonah, Amos, and Isaiah 40–55, as well as the forthcoming volume on Zechariah, in the Concordia Commentary series.