Unusual Bible interpretations : Hosea / Israel Drazin.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Drazin, Israel, 1935- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bible. Hosea--Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Bible.

Bible. Hosea.

Genre:

Criticism, interpretation, etc.

Physical Description:

xvi, 145 pages ; 24 cm

Place of Publication:

Springfield, NJ ; Jerusalem : Gefen Publishing House, [2016]

Summary:

Most People Would Expect that Jonah and Amos, being biblical books, would be clear and free of obscurities. In fact, these two books are filled with obscurities, and there is little about them that is crystal clear - commentators even disagree concerning their messages. Noted biblical scholar Dr. Israel Drazin has prepared new translations of Jonah and Amos, with extensive, easy-to-read commentaries and eye-opening discourses that explore the books' ambiguities. Dr. Drazin's detailed analysis tackles hundreds of questions, including: Is the story of Jonah true, or a parable? Who was Jonah?, Why did Jonah not want to obey God's command to speak to the people of Nineveh? Is it possible for a person who actually heard God to disobey? Did Jonah really hear God, or was the mission to Nineveh his own inspiration that he was reluctant to pursue?, Did God cause the storm that rocked the ship in which Jonah slept, or was it a natural event? If God caused the storm, why did God place the innocent sailors' lives in jeopardy? What does Jonah's desire to be tossed overboard tell us about him?, Why does the word repentance, which many assume to be the message of the book, not appear in it even once?, Who was Amos? Was he wealthy or poor?, Did Amos only castigate the rich of Israel, or did he also berate people in Judah?, Why does Amos not criticize Israel for their worship in temples outside the one in Jerusalem? Citing dozens of sources as well as his own views, the author presents a compelling case for a new understanding of Jonah and Amos: contrary to popular belief, these prophecies teach that God esteems the respect and proper treatment of our fellow man above all other forms of worship - even sacrifices, festivals, and prayers. Book jacket.

Contents:

The Book of Jonah

Introduction: Obscurities in Biblical Jonah 3

The Book of Jonah: Text and Commentary 9

Chapter 1 9

Chapter 2 16

Chapter 3 20

Chapter 4 24

Unusual Explanation in Midrashim 29

Christian Views of Jonah 43

Scholarly Views of Jonah 55

Prayer in Jonah and the Meaning of Prayer 61

The Belief in Territorial Gods 65

Understanding Jonah Rationally 69

The Book of Amos

Introduction 75

The Book of Amos: Text and Commentary 79

Chapter 1 79

Chapter 2 86

Chapter 3 93

Chapter 4 99

Chapter 5 106

Chapter 6 114

Chapter 7 118

Chapter 8 127

Chapter 9 132

Unusual Explanation in Midrashim 141

Christian Views of Amos 143

Scholarly Views of Amos 147

The Nature of Prophecy 151

Pleiades and Orion 155

What is Amos's Message? 157.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9789652298881

9652298883

9789652298850

9652298859

OCLC:

950751022

Publisher Number:

99970510184