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OT232 A Survey of Amos, Joel, Obadiah, and Malachi is unavailable, but you can change that!

Continuing where his previous course left off, Dr. Baker starts his discussion of the background, themes, and structures of the Minor Prophets with Amos. By highlighting specific poetic devices, he illuminates the prophet’s message and its relevance for today. Dr. Baker also surveys the books of Obadiah, Joel, and Malachi—always emphasizing how you can apply the prophetic wisdom of God’s Word to...

Andersen and Freedman, in the commentary I mentioned earlier, say, “First there was exploitation that denied them compassion, then there was corruption that denied them justice,” because it says in verse 6, “They sell the righteous for silver, and the needy for a pair of sandals.” These righteous, needy folks were impoverished, God-fearing people who were sold into slavery for the amount of money it would take to buy some sandals. Or it could be talking about here that bribery was used to influence