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Obadiah: The Kingship Belongs to Yhwh
Hearing the Message of Scripture: A Commentary on the Old Testament
With careful analysis and interpretation rooted in a study of Hebrew, this addition to the Hearing the Message of Scripture series tracks the flow of argument in the Old Testament book of Obadiah, showing that how a biblical author says something is just as important as what they say.
Through a set of distinctive features, the Hearing the Message of Scripture series serves pastors and teachers in their study of the Old Testament, helping them better understand and better convey the meaning behind each biblical text. Key features include:
A Graphical Display of the Text of Each Passage, enabling readers to grasp quickly and accurately the main idea of the text, its development, and supporting ideas; and allowing them to understand how the commentator arrived at this depiction and interpretation of the passage.
Identification and Discussion of the Main Idea of Each Passage, with a special emphasis on identifying and discussing the main thrust of each passage and showing how it contributes to the development of the whole composition.
Help in Drawing Out the Meaning of the Hebrew for Interpretation, drawing on Hebrew grammar in the service of meaning.
Theological and Canonical Significance, providing a theological and applicational discussion of the main thrust of the passage, synthesizing the theology of the passage and elaborating on it.
With careful analysis and interpretation rooted in a study of Hebrew, this addition to the Hearing the Message of Scripture series tracks the flow of argument in the Old Testament book of Obadiah, showing that how a biblical author says something is just as important as what they say.
Through a set of distinctive features, the Hearing the Message of Scripture series serves pastors and teachers in their study of the Old Testament, helping them better understand and better convey the meaning behind each biblical text. Key features include:
A Graphical Display of the Text of Each Passage, enabling readers to grasp quickly and accurately the main idea of the text, its development, and supporting ideas; and allowing them to understand how the commentator arrived at this depiction and interpretation of the passage.
Identification and Discussion of the Main Idea of Each Passage, with a special emphasis on identifying and discussing the main thrust of each passage and showing how it contributes to the development of the whole composition.
Help in Drawing Out the Meaning of the Hebrew for Interpretation, drawing on Hebrew grammar in the service of meaning.
Theological and Canonical Significance, providing a theological and applicational discussion of the main thrust of the passage, synthesizing the theology of the passage and elaborating on it.
- GenresOld Testament
128 pages, Hardcover
First published November 1, 2013
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About the author
Daniel I. Block
69 books27 followersDaniel I. Block (DPhil, University of Liverpool) is Gunther H. Knoedler Professor of Old Testament at Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois. He is the author of several books and numerous essays and has written commentaries on Deuteronomy, Judges-Ruth, and Ezekiel. He has also been involved in the production of the New Living Translation of the Bible and lectures and preaches around the world.
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April 24, 2019
Excellent commentary on this 21 verse book by one of the lesser known minor prophets. The important question to ask is whether I feel more confident that I have grasped the message of Obadiah after reading this commentary. I can answer in the affirmative. In addition, the author discussed every interpretive issue in the nook and offered a rational explanation for his own position. I truly enjoyed going through this prophet with the Hebrew Bible in one hand and Block’s commentary in the other.
March 23, 2016
Title: Obadiah - The Kinship Belongs to Yhwh
Author: Daniel I Block
Published: 1-28-14
Publisher: Zondervan Academics
Pages: 128
Genre: Bible Study, References
Sub Genre: Christian; Commentaries; Old Testament
ISBN: 9780310942405
Reviewer: DelAnne
Reviewed For: NetGalley
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Obadiah is the shortest book of the Bible with only one chapter consisting of twenty-one verses. Dealing with the minor prophet, Obadiah's telling of God's judgment on Edom. Not much is known on the man himself, including even the time of the writing. Not much is usually written on this book, but Daniel Block has managed to impart quite a bit of information in this 129 page book without being overly verbacious or repetitive. Mr. Block expounds on the meaning behind the text in a concise and informative manner. Thank you Sir for bringing a greater understand of what Obadiah meant in his warning to all who would bring harm to His chosen people.
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Author: Daniel I Block
Published: 1-28-14
Publisher: Zondervan Academics
Pages: 128
Genre: Bible Study, References
Sub Genre: Christian; Commentaries; Old Testament
ISBN: 9780310942405
Reviewer: DelAnne
Reviewed For: NetGalley
.
Obadiah is the shortest book of the Bible with only one chapter consisting of twenty-one verses. Dealing with the minor prophet, Obadiah's telling of God's judgment on Edom. Not much is known on the man himself, including even the time of the writing. Not much is usually written on this book, but Daniel Block has managed to impart quite a bit of information in this 129 page book without being overly verbacious or repetitive. Mr. Block expounds on the meaning behind the text in a concise and informative manner. Thank you Sir for bringing a greater understand of what Obadiah meant in his warning to all who would bring harm to His chosen people.
Amazon link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/031...
Barnes and Noble link: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/obadi...
GoodReads link: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1...
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August 25, 2014
The minor prophets continue to be the least looked at books in the Bible. So, is it any wonder that maybe Obadiah is the least looked at of the minor prophets since it is so short? Obadiah is the shortest book in the Old Testament but that doesn't mean that it doesn't hold solid truth's about the Lord.
The book is God's declaration regarding the people of Edom. The Edomites turned against the Israelites by helping catch fleeing Israelites from the Babylonians. They also gave aid and comfort to the Babylonians. God was not happy with the Edomites so this is His declaration of what will happen to them.
This new Commentary Series does a great job of addressing the background, the history, the culture, etc. of the people that the prophecy is about. Daniel Block does a very effective job of writing and making the concepts understandable for laypeople as well as Pastors.
The layout is good, the explanation of the original languages is good and the outlining and structure are very well done.
I think that Laypeople will enjoy this series, but it has enough solid intellectual material that even Pastors and Bible teachers will be happy with the text.
Enjoy!
The book is God's declaration regarding the people of Edom. The Edomites turned against the Israelites by helping catch fleeing Israelites from the Babylonians. They also gave aid and comfort to the Babylonians. God was not happy with the Edomites so this is His declaration of what will happen to them.
This new Commentary Series does a great job of addressing the background, the history, the culture, etc. of the people that the prophecy is about. Daniel Block does a very effective job of writing and making the concepts understandable for laypeople as well as Pastors.
The layout is good, the explanation of the original languages is good and the outlining and structure are very well done.
I think that Laypeople will enjoy this series, but it has enough solid intellectual material that even Pastors and Bible teachers will be happy with the text.
Enjoy!
September 5, 2014
This is an excerpt from my full review here:
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Obadiah certainly is a gem in the Scriptures. There is a lot of wealth in such a tiny book – each verse is surprisingly dense – and Block’s Obadiah commentary will help bring this to the surface. I thoroughly enjoyed working through Obadiah in my morning reading and can recommend it for personal study, as well as for students and teachers. The Hearing the Message of Scripture series attempts – and succeeds – something unique by relentlessly focusing on the text’s flow, and I’ll certainly be eagerly awaiting the next releases (check the Zondervan catalog for the lineup). It’s time to give Obadiah the attention it deserves!
Many thanks to Zondervan for providing a copy in exchange for a review
http://mydigitalseminary.com/obadiah-...
Obadiah certainly is a gem in the Scriptures. There is a lot of wealth in such a tiny book – each verse is surprisingly dense – and Block’s Obadiah commentary will help bring this to the surface. I thoroughly enjoyed working through Obadiah in my morning reading and can recommend it for personal study, as well as for students and teachers. The Hearing the Message of Scripture series attempts – and succeeds – something unique by relentlessly focusing on the text’s flow, and I’ll certainly be eagerly awaiting the next releases (check the Zondervan catalog for the lineup). It’s time to give Obadiah the attention it deserves!
Many thanks to Zondervan for providing a copy in exchange for a review
November 26, 2014
I received a free digital copy for review.
I think this is a great series for preachers or others who love in depth Bible study.
I read the Jonah from the same series and found several interesting points that I enjoyed. Perhaps it was because it was a familiar story that had more to offer with a closer look.
This particular study was not for me. Most of it was too in depth for me to enjoy (and I'm generally one who enjoys a deeper look into the context and translation of scripture).
I would definitely look into other studies in the series, but this one was too over my head and didn't hold my interest.
I think this is a great series for preachers or others who love in depth Bible study.
I read the Jonah from the same series and found several interesting points that I enjoyed. Perhaps it was because it was a familiar story that had more to offer with a closer look.
This particular study was not for me. Most of it was too in depth for me to enjoy (and I'm generally one who enjoys a deeper look into the context and translation of scripture).
I would definitely look into other studies in the series, but this one was too over my head and didn't hold my interest.
August 10, 2015
One of the few commentaries dedicated solely to the book of Obadiah. Technically, it was great commentary that did an impressive job of exploring Obadiah as a rhetor. Particularly impressive was the degree to which the author explored the intertextuality of Obadiah. However, it never really rose to the level I was hoping for when I purchased this commentary. I would still have liked the author to answer questions like why should we care about the Edomites? Why do we need the book of Obadiah?
January 10, 2017
Very pleased with this book. Surprisingly found it at a local discount store for $5. Probably because after just one or two books this series was renamed and repackaged as the Zondervan Exegetical Commentary on the Old Testament (from Hearing the Message of Scripture). These are technical/linguistic commentaries. However, because of the formatting and layout, I think this book was much easier to handle than say the technical/linguistic sections of a Word Biblical Commentary.
February 26, 2014
Excellent commentary! Half is focussed on background information and half on exegesis which focuses completely in interoperation and none on application. The commentary concludes with how the book fits within the Canon and application of how it is fulfilled in Jesus/the Church. I am excited to read more in the series.
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