The Book of Micah

by James D. Nogalski

Overview

What is the balance between judgment and hope? 
 
Micah spoke powerfully to the people of Judah millennia ago. His prophecy has the same power to change the minds and hearts of Christians today. As a volume of the New International Commentary on the Old Testament, James D. Nogalski’s fresh commentary on Micah is academically serious and pastorally relevant.  
 
Based on Nogalski’s original translation of the Hebrew text, this commentary takes seriously the historical and theological contexts of the book of Micah. The thorough introduction considers the book’s literary form, its composition, and its function in the canon, especially within the Book of the Twelve. Ample notes point readers to the most relevant, up-to-date critical scholarship. Nogalski explicates Micah’s major themes, including fidelity to Yahweh, abuses of power, and the intriguing juxtaposition of judgment and hope for God’s people. 
 
Combining scholarly rigor with an evangelical point of view, The Book of Micah serves as the perfect companion for scholars, students, and pastors seeking to understand this essential prophet.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780802882646
Publisher:	Eerdmans, William B. Publishing Company
Publication date:	04/18/2024
Series:	New International Commentary on the Old Testament Series
Pages:	300
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.25(h) x (d)

About the Author

James D. Nogalski is the W. Marshall and Lulie Craig Professor of Old Testament at Baylor University. He is best known for his work on the prophets, especially the Book of the Twelve.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Introduction
          I. Historical Backgrounds 
          II. Unity of Composition 
          III. Authorship and Place of Origin 
          IV. The Text of Micah 
          V. Reading Micah in the Twelve 
          VI. Contemplating Micah Today 
          VII. Analysis of Contents 
Text and Commentary
          I. Judgment on Samaria and Jerusalem (1:1–16)
          II. Greed, Evil, Confrontation, and Hope (2:1–13) 
          III. Judgment on Jerusalem’s Leadership (3:1–12) 
          IV. The Future for Judah and the Nations (4:1–5:15[14]) 
          V. Lawsuit, Verdict, and Hope (6:1–7:20) 
Index of Authors 
Index of Subjects 
Index of Scripture and Other Ancient Texts

Editorial Reviews

James Nogalski’s commentary on the book of Micah is nothing less than a masterpiece of modern critical, historical, and theological exegesis. Nogalski takes his readers into the world of the ancient prophet and that of the later tradents of the book. At the same time, he exposes the enduring significance of the book’s message. This is a commentary as it should be.”
—Jakob Wöhrle, professor of Hebrew Bible, Eberhard Karls Universität Tübingen
 
“The book of Micah, like prophetic literature in general, presents a unique set of challenges and complexities. James Nogalski’s commentary is a master class in addressing and illuminating these complexities with patience, clarity, and skill. It is an indispensable resource for understanding this important biblical text.”
—Barry Alan Jones, professor of Old Testament and Hebrew, Campbell University Divinity School
 
“The Book of Micah by James Nogalski will soon become the first commentary that scholars consult when studying this prophetic book. It offers a treasure trove of textual and historical insights that showcase the riches of Nogalski’s decades as a leader in the critical study of The Twelve.”
—Andrew T. Abernethy, professor of Old Testament, Wheaton College
 
“Jim Nogalski, one of the leading scholars in the study of the Book of the Twelve, presents an in-depth and insightful study of the book of Micah. While placing the book firmly within its historical setting, Nogalski reminds us of the timeliness of the message of the book for the twenty-first century world in which we live. This commentary will be invaluable for pastors, teachers, and students alike.”
—Nancy L. deClaissé-Walford, Carolyn Ward Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Languages, McAfee School of Theology, Mercer University

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