Julie Woods introduces students to the books of Jonah, Micah and Nahum in the Old Testament by examining the books' structures and characteristics. She covers the latest Biblical scholarship, including historical and interpretive issues, and focuses in particular on the literary and theological emphases of the texts, while also paying attention to the role and characterization of animals, nature, human civilization, the corruption of leadership, conflict and warfare, and the hope of a world at peace.
With suggestions of further reading at the end of each chapter, this guide is an essential accompaniment to study of the books of Jonah, Micah and Nahum.
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Introduces the books of Jonah, Micah and Nahum by examining their characteristics, historical context and theological messaging, as well as the role and characterisation of animals.
Introduction
Part One: Jonah
1. Up and then Down, Down, Down
2. In the Great He-Fish, She-Fish
3. Repentant Kings and Beasts
4. A Worm and a Wink
Part Two: Micah
1. Melting Mountains
2. Robbers and Remnants
3. Corrupt Rulers
4. The Last Days
5. A Child from Bethlehem
6. Justice, Kindness and Humility (or Listening Mountains / Listening Hills)
7. Vines and Brambles
Part Three: Nahum
1. In Whirlwind and Storm
2. Flashing Steel and Plundered Silver
3. Galloping Horses, Gleaming Spears
Conclusion
Index
Julie Woods is a freelance Old Testament lecturer who works primarily on a voluntary basis in the majority world. She has taught in various institutions in the UK and continue to teach each year on the Common Awards programme for the Guildford diocese.
