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SCR 132

Winter 2017 Initial Course Outline

Class Start Date & End Date The course will start on Tuesday 10th January (first session); the last class will take place on Tuesday 04th April, 2017. Anticipated date of final exam: Tuesday 18th April – to be confirmed by Registrar’s Office.

Class Meeting Time & Room Tuesdays, 1.15 – 4.05 pm St Marguerite Bourgeoys

Instructors Name: Stéphane Saulnier, Ph.D. Office #: 2-05 Office Hours: by appointment Phone#: 780-392-2450 ext. 2210 Email address: [email protected] Skype: stephsaulnier1

Course Description As listed in the 2016-2017 Academic Calendar, p. 56:

This course considers the Canonical corpus of the traditionally referred to as the Prophets. The literature is investigated as a distinct body and in relation to the Canon of Scripture, with particular emphasis given to historical (pre-exilic), literary (including text critical), exegetical and theological questions. The relationship between the Israelites and God—as portrayed by the biblical prophets—is explored from the perspective of messianism and ‘new covenant theology’. The seminar component of this course will invite students to engage, at a level pertinent to their program of study, with contemporary issues raised by the literature at hand. (pre-requisite: SCR 100)

Course Objectives This undergraduate level course (C.Th.; Dip.Th.; B.Th.) aims to introduce students to the study of the biblical text through an apprenticeship of the critical and analytical skills necessary for the study of Scriptures, in the present case the material traditionally ascribed to the canonical Prophets. The course will focus in particular on the history, genre, themes and theology encountered in the . The course is text-based, and therefore a significant amount of time should be spent reading and digesting the primary sources.

Academic Learning Outcomes: In terms of intended learning outcomes, by the end of the course each student should be able to demonstrate:

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 An acquaintance with the prophetic message(s) proclaimed by the prophets, and the methods and tools pertaining to their interpretation with the mind of the Church.  An understanding of the issues raised in these prophetic books and their relation to the entirety of Sacred Scripture.  An ability to engage critically and analytically with textual, historical and theological issues raised by the material.  An ability to communicate in a sophisticated manner, both orally and in writing, the results of their research and enquiries.  An ability to develop further the skills already developed in earlier scripture courses in the programme.  An ability to apply further their knowledge and understanding of these ancient texts to the Church today.

Human and spiritual outcomes: By the end of the course each student should be able to identify areas and articulate ways in which the course has contributed to their overall human and spiritual development, possibly including and likely not limited to the following:  A contemplative, spiritual, liturgical formation that will gain an additional dimension resulting from a greater acquaintance with Sacred Scripture.  A greater awareness of their human maturing in light of their self-immersion in the text of Scripture. This will be particularly achieved through-student-led Lectio Divina.  An ability to identify ways in which the course has contributed to equip them to embrace the pastoral role that will be theirs in the Church, as lay people or ordained ministers.  An ability to identify ways in which the course content has nurtured a self-awareness of their role in the social aspect of their chosen ministries.

Teaching and Learning Strategies: We will meet weekly, twelve sessions altogether (please note that there will be no session on Tuesday 21st February – Reading Week). Each session will last roughly 160 minutes. Each session will have up to four parts: a lecture, a close reading of the text, an exegetical presentation, a Lectio Divina (at undergraduate level, only BTh students will direct a Lectio).

Course Assignments and Evaluation The 2016-2017 Academic Calendar, p. 16, stipulates that in order to obtain credit for an undergraduate course, a student must have completed all prescribed course requirements by the end of the given semester or session period. Generally this entails the following:

All undergraduate courses, including Intersession and Summer Session courses, shall require the following: 1. One 10-12 page research paper or the equivalent in the form of student presentations, book reports, and/or short reflection papers. The total amount of written work including exams cannot exceed 25 pages. 2. One final examination or two term examinations. Exams may be oral, written in class or ‘Take home’. Oral exams should be 10 minutes in length.

Written material submitted for assessment in this course will vary between 3750 words (for CTh students) and 4250 words (DipTh and BTh students).

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With this in mind, the following will apply to the course:

 One exegetical paper [40% of final mark]: C.Th. students will submit a 1000 words exegetical paper; Dip.Th. and B.Th. will submit a 1500 words exegetical paper.

 One Word study: (20% of final grade) Each student will submit a 750 words long word study.

 Take Home examination [40% of final mark]: students will submit a 2000-words thematic study – topic to be negotiated with the instructor.

Your final grade will be: Exegetical paper (40%) + Word Studies (20%) + Take home exam (40%)

Required textbook: Leclerc, T.L., Introduction to the Prophets (Paulist Press; 2007). [in stock at NTC bookstore] PBC, The Inspiration and Truth of Sacred Scripture (Liturgical Press: 2014) [in stock at NTC bookstore]

Recommended reading: Blenkinsopp, J., A History of Prophecy in Israel (Westminster John Knox; 1996 revised and enlarged) Brown, R.E. et. al. The New Jerome Biblical Commentary (Prentice Hall: 1990). Pontifical Biblical Commission, The Jewish People and Their Sacred Scriptures in the Christian (Libreria Editrice Vaticana: 2002). Benedict XVI – Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation Verbum Domini (Libreria Editrice Vaticana: 2010). International Theological Commission – Theology Today: Perspectives, Principles and Criteria (2011).1

Course Requirements  Attendance and participation to ALL sessions is expected. College policy - as expounded in the 2016/2017 Student Handbook - will be implemented.  Class Preparation: this must be done thoroughly and carefully.  Seminar preparation: In addition to the exegesis of the text each student will prepare regularly seminar topics for discussion in class.  Submission of all required written assignments  Lectio Divina: (10 to 12 minutes) Students on the BTh program will lead class in a short Lectio Divina on a selected passage from the Synoptic . This will start at 1.15 pm in the Blessed John Henry Newman Chapel.

General Academic Information: Academic misconduct: Plagiarism and academic dishonesty are serious offences and will simply not be tolerated. See the 2016/2017 Student Handbook for details of the College policy dealing with academic dishonesty. Online access to this document is available at http://www.newman.edu/CurrentStudents.aspx.

Acceptable writing style Manuals:  American Psychological Association (APA) Publication Manual.2

1 See http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/congregations/cfaith/cti_documents/rc_cti_doc_20111129_teologia-oggi_en.html

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 A Manual for Writers of Term Papers, Theses and Dissertations – Kate Turabian (Chicago: University of Chicago).  MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers (New York: Modern Language Association of America).

Late Submission Policy: Please do not ask for extensions. Late submissions are accepted. There is, however, a hefty PENALTY for this service: 10% off the grade per day late, up to a maximum of three days. Any assignment submitted more than three days late will be graded 60% if deemed of a quality that is ‘adequate’ or higher. Assignments submitted more than three days late that do not meet a ‘pass’ standard will be graded 40%. This is non-negotiable. There is, of course, room for manoeuvre in case of genuine emergency. For Incomplete courses regulations, see the 2016/2017 Student Handbook.3

Use of laptops/electronic devices in class. Students are welcome to use their laptop for note-taking purposes only. In my experience, such devices are intrusive and a source of unwelcome distraction in class. Unless directed by the instructor, under NO circumstances should the internet be accessed during class time. College policy applies (see the 2016/2017 Student Handbook).

Grading policy: “The generally accepted class average for the C.Th., Dip.Th., B.Th., M.T.S., M.Div., G.C.C.S.A. and M.R.E., all of which are basic Degrees, diplomas and Certificates, is a ‘B’ (2016-2017 Academic Calendar, p. 18). NTC has adopted Alberta Alpha Four Point Grading System. This is set out in the 2016-2017 Academic Calendar, and is here reproduced for your convenience. Please note that an A grade is reserved for work which demonstrates excellence.

GRADUATE UNDERGRADUATE Grade Mark Grade Grade Grade Mark Grade Grade meaning Point Meaning Point Excellent 90% - A+ 4.0 Excellent 90% - A+ 4.0 100% A 4.0 100% A 4.0 85 – 89% A- 3.7 85 – 89% A- 3.7 80%-84% 80%-84% Good 77%-79% B+ 3.3 Good 77%-79% B+ 3.3 73%-76% B 3.0 73%-76% B 3.0 70%-72% B- 2.7 70%-72% B- 2.7 Adequate 67%-69% C+ 2.3 Adequate 67%-69% C+ 2.3 63%-66% C 2.0 63%-66% C 2.0 60%-62% C- 1.7 60%-62% C- 1.7 Fail 57%-59% D+ 1.3 Marginal 57%-59% D+ 1.3 53%-56% D 1.0 53%-56% D 1.0 50%-52% D- 0.0 Fail 0%-52% F 0.0 For Grade Appeal Procedure, see the NTC Student Handbook 2016-2017. ______

2 APA’s style rules are set out in The Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association fifth edition. 3 http://newman.edu/portals/newman/documents/2015_08_20_NTCStudentHandbook_WEBFINAL.pdf

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Tentative Course Schedule4 Session 1 [10 Jan] Course Introduction: the Historical context of biblical prophecy

Session 2 [17 Jan]

Session 3 [24 Jan]

Session 4 [31 Jan]

Session 5 [07 Feb] 1-39

Session 6 [14 Feb] 1-29

[20-24 Feb] READING WEEK

Session 7: [28 Feb] Jeremiah 30-52

Session 8: [07 March] Zephanaih, ,

Session 9: [14 March] ,

Session 10: [21 March]

Session 11: [28 March] Deutero and trito-Isaiah

Session 12: [04 April] , , ______Study days: [10-12 April]

Exam date: [18 June - to be confirmed by Registrar’s Office] ______

Bibliography for Prophetic Books:5 General Introductions : J. Barton, Oracles of God: Perceptions of Ancient Prophecy in Israel after the Exile (Oxford – New York: Oxford University Press, 2007). J. Blenkinsopp, A History of Prophecy in Israel (Louisville, KY: Westminster – John Knox Press, 1983, 21996). Ch.E. Carter – M. Nissinen (eds.), Images and Prophecy in the Ancient Eastern Mediterranean (FRLANT 233; Göttingen: Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht, 2009). R.E. Clements, Old Testament Prophecy: From Oracles to Canon (Louisville, KY: John Knox Westminster, 1996). D.E. Gowan, Theology of the Prophetic Books: The Death and Resurrection of Israel (Louisville, KY: John Knox Westminster, 1998). A.J. Hauser – S. Kaufman (eds.), Recent Research on the Major Prophets (Recent Research in 1; Sheffield: Phoenix Press, 2008). Th.L. Leclerc, Introduction to the Prophets: Their Stories, Sayings and Scrolls (New York: Paulist Press, 2007). J.R. Lundbom, The Hebrew Prophets: An Introduction (Minneapolis, MN: Fortress Press, 2010).

4 A finalized Course Schedule will be distributed on the first day of class. The professor reserves the right to amend the present Tentative Course Schedule. 5 This basic bibliography is based on the OLD TESTAMENT BASIC BIBLIOGRAPHY, compiled by Jean-Louis SKA, S.J. of the Pontifical Biblical Institute, accessible at http://www.biblico.it/doc-vari/ska_bibl.html

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D.L. Petersen, The Prophetic Literature. An Introduction (Old Testament/Prophets; Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox, 2002). P.L. Redditt, Introduction to the Prophets (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 2008). A. Rofé, Introduction to the Prophetic Literature (The Biblical Seminar 21; Sheffield: Academic Press, 1997). J.F.A. Sawyer, Prophecy and the Prophets of the Old Testament (Oxford: University Press, 1987; 21993). C.R. Seitz, Prophecy and Hermeneutics: Toward a New Introduction to the Prophets (Studies in Theological Interpretation; Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2007). L. Stulman – H.C.P. Kim, You Are My People: An Introduction to Prophetic Literature (Nashville, TN: Abingdon, 2010). M.A. Sweeney, The Prophetic Literature (Interpreting Biblical Texts; Nashville: Abingdon Press, 2005). R.R. Wilson, Prophecy and Society in Ancient Israel (Philadelphia, PA: Fortress Press, 1980).

Isaiah 1-66 - Commentaries B.S. Childs, Isaiah. A Commentary (OTL; London: SCM – Louisville, KY: John Knox Westminster, 2000). J.E. Goldingay, Isaiah (New International Biblical Commentary; Peabody, MA: Hendrickson, 2001).

Isaiah 1-66 - Monographs J. Blenkinsopp, Opening the Sealed Book: Interpretations of the in Late Antiquity (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 2006). C.C. Broyles – C.A. Evans, (eds.), Writing and Reading the Scroll of Isaiah: Studies of an Interpretive Tradition (VTS 70,1- 2; Leiden: Brill, 1997). D.G. Firth – H.G.M. Williamson, (eds.), Interpreting Isaiah: Issues and Approaches (Leicester, UK: InterVarsity Press, 2009). J. Stromberg, Introduction to the Study of Isaiah (T&T Clark Approaches to Biblical Studies; London – New York: T&T Clark, 2011). J. Vermeylen (ed.), Le Livre d’Isaïe. Les oracles et leurs relectures, unité et complexité de l’ouvrage (BETL 81; Leuven: Peeters, 1989). Isaiah 1-39 - Introductions: J. Barton, Isaiah 1-39 (OTG; Sheffield: Academic Press, 1995).

Isaiah 1-39 - Commentaries P. Auvray, Isaïe 1-39 (SB; Paris: J. Gabalda, 1972). W.A.M. Beuken, Isaiah II.2: Isaiah Chapters 28-39 (Historical Commentary on the Old Testament; Leuven: Peeters, 2000). J. Blenkinsopp, Isaiah 1-39. A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary (AB 19; New York: Doubleday, 2000). R.E. Clements, Isaiah 1-39 (NCB; Grand Rapids, MI: W.B. Eerdmans – London: Marshall, Morgan and Scott, 1980). E. , Esaïe 1-12 (CAT 8a; Genève: Labor et Fides, 1987). J.N. Oswalt, The Book of Isaiah: Chapters 1-39 (NICOT; Grand Rapids, MI: W.B. Eerdmans, 1986). M. Sweeney, Isaiah 1-39 with an Introduction to Prophetic Literature (FOTL 16; Grand Rapids, MI: W.B. Eerdmans, 1996). P.K. Tull, Isaiah 1-39 (Macon, GA: Smyth and Helwys Publishing, 2010). J.D.W. Watts, Isaiah 1–34 (WBC 24; Waco, TX: Word Books, 1985; Nashville, TN: Th. Nelson, 22006). J.D.W. Watts, -66 (WBC 25; Waco, TX: Word Books, 1987; Nashville, TN: Th. Nelson, 22006). H.G.M. Williamson, Isaiah 1-5. A Critical and Exegetical Commentary (ICC; London: T&T Clak, 2006).

Isaiah 40-66 - Commentaries P.D. Hanson, Isaiah 40-66 (Interpretation. A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching; Louisville, KY: John Knox, 1995).

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J. Skinner, The Book of the Prophet Isaiah Chapters XL-LXVI (Cambridge Bible; Cambridge: University Press, 1917). J.N. Oswalt, The Book of Isaiah: Chapters 40-66 (NICOT; Grand Rapids, MI: W.B. Eerdmans, 1998). J.D.W. Watts, -66 (see above). C. Westermann, Isaiah 40-66 (OTL; London: SCM – Philadelphia, PA: Westminster, 1969. R.N. Whybray, Isaiah 40-66 (NCB; London: Oliphants, 1975 – Grand Rapids, MI: W.B. Eerdmans, 1981).

Isaiah 40-66 - Monographs P.R. Ackroyd, Exile and Restoration: A Study of Hebrew Thought of the Sixth Century B.C. (OTL; London: SCM, 1968).

Isaiah 40-55 - Introductions R.N. Whybray, The Second Isaiah (OTG; Sheffield: Academic Press, 1983).

Isaiah 40-55 - Commentaries J. Blenkinsopp, Isaiah 40-55. A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary (AB 19A; New York: Doubleday, 2001). K. Baltzer, Deutero-Isaiah: A Commentary (Hermeneia; Minneapolis, MN: Fortress Press, 1998). J.E. Goldingay, The Message of Isaiah 40–55: A Literary-Theological Commentary (London: T&T Clark, 2005). J.E. Goldingay – D. Payne, A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on Isaiah 40-55. 2 vols. (ICC London: T&T Clark, 2006). C.R. North, The Second Isaiah (Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1964).

Isaiah 40-55 - Monographs P.-É. Bonnard, Le Second Isaïe, son disciple et leurs éditeurs (ÉB; Paris: J. Gabalda, 1972).

Isaiah 56-66 - Introductions G.I. Emmerson, -66 (OTG; Sheffield: Academic Press, 1992)*. Isaiah 56-66 - Commentaries J. Blenkinsopp, Isaiah 56-66. A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary (AB 19B; New York: Doubleday, 2003). J.L. Koole, Isaiah III (Historical Commentary on the Old Testament; Leuven: Peeters, 2001).

Isaiah 56-66 - Monographs P.D. Hanson, The Dawn of Apocalyptic: The Historical and Sociological Roots of Apocalyptic Eschatology (Philadelphia, PA: Fortress Press, 21979). B. Schramm, The Opponents of Third Isaiah: Reconstructing the Cultic History of the Reconstruction (SJOTS 193; Sheffield: Academic Press, 1995).

Jeremiah - Introductions R.P. Carroll, Jeremiah (OTG; Sheffield: Academic Press, 1989).

Jeremiah - Commentaries L.C. Allen, Jeremiah: A Commentary (OTL; London: SCM – Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox, 2008). W. Brueggemann, A Commentary on Jeremiah: Exile and Homecoming (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 1998). P.R. Carroll, Jeremiah: A Commentary (OTL; London: SCM, 1986; Sheffield: Phoenix, 2007). A. Condamin, Le livre de Jérémie. Traduction et Commentaire (ÉB; Paris: J. Gabalda, 1936). P.C. Craigie – P.H. Kelley – J.F. Drinkard, Jeremiah 1-25 (WBC 26; Dallas, TX: Word Books, 1991). W.L. Holladay, Jeremiah 1: A Commentary on the Book of the Prophet Jeremiah Chapters 1-25 (Hermeneia: A Critical and Historical Commentary on the Bible; Philadelphia, PA: Fortress Press, 1986); Jeremiah 2: A Commentary on the Prophet Jeremiah Chapters 26-52 (Hermeneia; Minneapolis, MN: Fortress Press, 1989).

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G.L. Keown – P.J. Skalise – T.G. Smothers, Jeremiah 26-52 (WBC 27; Waco, TX: Word Books, 1995). J.R. Lundbom, Jeremiah 1-20. A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary (AB 21A; New York: Doubleday, 1999). J.R. Lundbom, Jeremiah 21-36. A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary (AB 21B; New York: Doubleday, 2004). J.R. Lundbom, Jeremiah 37-52. A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary (AB 21C; New York: Doubleday, 2004). W. McKane, A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on Jeremiah. Vol. 1: Introduction and Commentary on Jeremiah i-xxv (ICC; Edinburgh: T&T Clark, 1986). Vol. 2: Commentary on Jeremiah xxvi – lii (ICC; Edinburgh: T&T Clark, 1996).

Jeremiah - Monographs W. Brueggemann, Theology of the (Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2006). P.-M. Bogaert (ed.), Le livre de Jérémie. Le Prophète et son milieu, les oracles et leur transmission (BETL 54; Leuven: Peeters, 1981; 21997). A.H.W. Curtis – Th. Römer, The Book of Jeremiah and its Reception. Le Livre de Jérémie et sa réception (BETL 128; Leuven: Peeters, 1997).

Ezekiel - Introductions H. McKeating, Ezekiel (OTG; Sheffield: Academic Press, 1993).

Ezekiel - Commentaries L.C. Allen, Ezekiel 1-19 (WBC 28; Dallas, TX: Word Books, 1994); Ezekiel 20-48 (WBC 29; Dallas, TX: Word Books, 1990). J. Blenkinsopp, Ezekiel (Interpretation Commentary; Louisville, KY: Westminster – John Knox, 1990). D.I. Block, The : Chapters 1-24 (NICOT; Grand Rapids, MI: W.B. Eerdmans, 1997). D.I. Block, The Book of Ezekiel: Chapters 25-48 (NICOT; Grand Rapids, MI: W.B. Eerdmans, 1998). G.A. Cooke, The Book of Ezekiel (ICC; Edinburgh: T&T Clark, 1936). W. Eichrodt, Ezekiel: A Commentary (OTL; London: SCM, 1970). M. Greenberg, Ezechiel 1-20. A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary (AB 22; Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1983). M. Greenberg, Ezechiel 21-37. A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary (AB 22A; New York: Doubleday, 1997). M.S. Odell, Ezekiel (Macon, GA: Smyth&Helwys, 2005). J.W. Wevers, Ezekiel (NCB; Grand Rapids, MI: W.B. Eerdmans – London: Nelson, 1969).

Ezekiel - Monographs P. Joyce, Ezekiel: A Commentary (Library of /Old Testament Studies 482; London: T&T Clark, 2007). J. Lust (ed.), Ezekiel and His Book. Textual and Literary Criticism and Their Interrelation (BETL 74; Leuven: Peeters, 1986). M.S. Odell – J.T. Strong (eds.), The Book of Ezekiel: Theological and Anthropological Perspectives (SBLSymposion Series 9; Atlanta, GA: Society of Biblical Literature, 2000).

The Twelve Minor Prophets – Commentaries E. Achtemeier, Nahum-Malachi (Interpretation; Louisville, KY: John Knox, 1986). R.J. Coggins, Six Minor Prophets through the Centuries (Blackwell Bible Commentaries; Oxford – Malden, MA: Blackwell, 2011). T.E. McComiskey (ed), Minor Prophets: An Exegetical and Expository Commentary (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 2009).

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J. Limburg, Hosea – Micah (Interpretation; Louisville, KY: John Knox, 1988). R.L. Smith, Micah-Malachi (WBC 32; Waco, TX: Word Books, 1984) [Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, , , Zechariah, Malachi]. D. Stuart, Hosea-Jonah (WBC; Waco, TX: Word Books, 1987)

Hosea and Amos - Commentaries E. Jacob – C.A. Keller – S. Amsler, Osée, Joel, Abdias, Jonas, Amos (CAT 11a; Neuchâtel – Paris: Delachaux et Niestlé, 1965). W.R. Harper, Amos and Hosea (ICC; Edinburgh: T&T Clark, 1905). H. McKeating, Amos, Hosea, Micah (CBC; Cambridge: University Press, 1971).

Hosea - Introductions G.I. Davies, Hosea (OTG; Sheffield: Academic Press, 1993).

Hosea - Commentaries F.I. Andersen – D.N. Friedman, Hosea. A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary (AB 24; Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1983). G.I. Davies, Hosea (NCB; Grand Rapids, MI: W.B. Eerdmans – London: Harper Collins, 1992). J.A. Dearman, The (NICOT; Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 2010). A.A. Macintosh, A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on Hosea (ICC; Edinburgh: T&T Clark, 1997). J.L. Mays, Hosea (OTL; London: SCM, 1969). W. Rudolph, Hosea (KAT; Gütersloh: G. Mohn, 1966). H.H. Wolff, Hosea Hosea (Hermeneia; Philadelphia, PA: Fortress Press, 1974).

Amos - Inrtroductions A.G. Auld, Amos (OTG; Sheffield: Academic Press, 1986). Amos - Commentaries F.I. Andersen – D.N. Freedman, Amos. A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary (AB 24A; New York: Doubleday, 1989). P. Bovati – R. Meynet, Le livre du prophète Amos (Rhétorique biblique 2; Paris: Le Cerf, 1994). J. Jeremias, The . A Commentary (OTL; London: SCM – Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox Press, 1998). E. Hammershaimb, The Book of Amos (Oxford: Blackwell, 1970). W.R. Harper, Amos and Hosea (ICC; Edinburgh: T&T Clark, 1905). J.L. Mays, Amos (OTL; London: SCM, 1969). S.M. Paul, A Commentary on the Book of Amos (Hermeneia; Minneapolis, MN: Fortress Press, 1991). J.A. Soggin, The Prophet Amos: A Translation and Commentary (OTL; London: SCM – Philadelphia, Westminster, 1987). H.W. Wolff, Joel and Amos (Hermeneia; Philadelphia, PA: Fortress Press, 1977).

Amos - Monographs R. Martin-Achard, Amos. L’homme, le message, l’influence (Genève: Labor et Fides, 1984). G.F. Hasel, Understanding the Book of Amos: Basic Issues in Current Interpretations (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Book House, 1991). H.W. Wolff, Amos the Prophet: The Man and His Background (Hermeneia; Philadelphia: Fortress Press, 1973).

Joel - Introductions R. Mason, Zephaniah, Habbakuk, Joel (OTG; Sheffield: Academic Press, 1994).

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Joel - Commentaries L.C. Allen, The Books of Joel, Obadiah, Jonah and Micah (NICOT; Grand Rapids, MI: W.B. Eerdmans – London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1976). J. Barton, Joel and Obadiah. A Commentary (OTL; London: SCM Press; Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox, 2001). J.A. Bewer, A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on Obadiah and Joel (ICC; Edinburgh: T&T Clark, 1911). J.L. Crenshaw, Joel. A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary (AB 24C; New York: Doubleday, 1995). W. Rudolph, Joel, Amos, Obadja, Jona (see above) J.D.W. Watts, The Books of Joel, Obadiah, Jonah, Nahum, Habakuk (Cambridge: University Press, 1975). H.W. Wolff, Joel-Amos (see above).

Obadiah - Introductions R. Mason, Micah, Nahum, Obadiah (OTG; Sheffield: Academic Press, 1991).

Obadiah - Commentaries L.C. Allen, The Books of Joel, Obadiah, Jonah and Micah (see above). J. Barton, Joel and Obadiah. A Commentary (OTL; London: SCM Press; Louisville, KY: Westminster John Knox, 2001) J.A. Bewer, A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on Obadiah and Joel (see above). R.J. Coggins, Israel among the Nations: A Commentary on the Books of Nahum and Obadiah (ITC; Grand Rapids, MI: W.B. Eerdmans – Edinburgh: Handsel, 1985). E. Jacob – C.A. Keller – S. Amsler, Osée, Joel, Abdias, Jonas, Amos (see above). P.P. Jenson, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah: A Theological Commentary (LHBOTS 496; London – New York: T&T Clark, 2008). P.R. Raabe, Obadiah. A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary (AB 24D; New York: Doubleday, 1996). J. Renkema, Obadiah (Historical Commentary on the Old Testament; Leuven: Peeters, 2003). W. Rudolph, Joel, Amos, Obadja, Jona (see above). J.D.W. Watts, The Books of Joel, Obadiah, Jonah, Nahum, Habakuk (see above). Jonah - Introductions R.B. Salters, Jonah & Lamentations (OTG; Sheffield: Academic Press, 1994).

Jonah - Commentaries L.C. Allen, The Books of Joel, Obadiah, Jonah and Micah (see above). J.A. Bewer, A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi and Jonah (ICC; Edinburgh: T&T Clark, 1912). E. Jacob – C.A. Keller – S. Amsler, Osée, Joel, Abdias, Jonas, Amos (see above). P.P. Jenson, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah: A Theological Commentary (LHBOTS 496; London – New York: T&T Clark, 2008). W. Rudolph, Joel, Amos, Obadja, Jona (see above). J.M. Sasson, Jonah – A New Translation with Introduction, Commentary, and Interpretation (AB; Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1990). U. Simon, Jonah: The Traditional Hebrew Text with the New JPS Translation (Philadelphia, PA: Jewish Publication Society, 1999). D. Stuart, Hosea-Jonah (see above). J.D.W. Watts, The Books of Joel, Obadiah, Jonah, Nahum, Habakuk (see above).

Jonah - Monographs J. Magonet, Form and Meaning: Studies in Literary Technique in the (Sheffield: Almond Press, 1983).

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Micah - Introductions R. Mason, Micah, Nahum, Obadiah (see above).

Micah - Commentaries L.C. Allen, The Books of Joel, Obadiah, Jonah and Micah (see above). F.I. Andersen – D.N. Freedman, Micah. A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary (AB; New York: Doubleday, 2000). D.R. Hillers, A Commentary on the Book of the Prophet Micah (Hermeneia; Philadelphia, PA: Fortress Press, 1984). P.P. Jenson, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah: A Theological Commentary (LHBOTS 496; London – New York: T&T Clark, 2008). J.L. Mays, Micah (OTL; London: SCM, 1976). H. McKeating, Amos, Hosea, Micah (see above). B. Renaud, Michée, Sophonie, Nahum (SB; Paris: J. Gabalda, 1987). R.L. Smith, Micah -Malachi (see above). R. Vuilleumier – C.A. Keller, Michée, Nahoum, Habacuc, Sophonie (CAT 11b; Neuchâtel – Paris: Delachaux et Niestlé, 1971). B.C. Waltke, A Commentary on Micah (Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 2006). H.W. Wolff, Micha Micah. A Commentary (Minneapolis, MN: Augsburg, 1990).

Micah - Monographs H.W. Wolff, Micah the Prophet (Philadelphia, PA: Fortress Press, 1981).

Nahum - Introductions R. Mason, Micah, Nahum, Obadiah (see above).

Nahum - Commentaries D.L. Christensen, Nahum (AB 43; New Haven, CT: Yale University Press, 2009). R.J. Coggins, Israel among the Nations: A Commentary on the Books of Nahum and Obadiah (see above). B. Renaud, Michée, Sophonie, Nahum (see above). J.M.M. Roberts, Nahum, Habakuk and Zephaniah (OTL; London: SCM – Louisville, KY: Westminster/John Knox 1991). J.M.P. Smith, A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on Nahum (ICC; Edinburgh: T&T Clark, 1911). R.L. Smith, Micah-Malachi (see above). R. Vuilleumier – C.A. Keller, Michée, Nahum, Habakuk, Sophonie (see above). J.D.W. Watts, The Books of Joel, Obadiah, Jonah, Nahum, Habakuk (see above).

Habakkuk - Introductions R. Mason, Zephaniah, Habbakuk, Joel (see above).

Habakkuk - Commentaries F.I. Andersen, Habakkuk. A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary (AB; New York: Doubleday, 2001). J.M.M. Roberts, Nahum, Habakuk and Zephaniah (see above). R.L. Smith, Micah-Malachi (see above). R. Vuilleumier – C.A. Keller, Michée, Nahum, Habakuk, Sophonie (see above). J.D.W. Watts, The Books of Joel, Obadiah, Jonah, Nahum, Habakuk (see above).

Zephaniah - Introductions R. Mason, Zephaniah, Habbakuk, Joel (see above).

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Zephaniah - Commentaries A. Berlin, Zephaniah (AB 25A; Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1994). B. Renaud, Michée, Sophonie, Nahum (see above). J.M.M. Roberts, Nahum, Habakuk and Zephaniah (see above). R.L. Smith, Micah-Malachi (see above). M. Sweeney, Zephaniah (Hermeneia; Minneapolis, MN: Augsburg Fortress Press, 2003). R. Vuilleumier – C.A. Keller, Michée, Nahum, Habakuk, Sophonie (see above).

Haggai – Zechariah – Malachi - Introductions R.J. Coggins, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi (OTG; Sheffield: Academic Press, 1987). Haggai – Zechariah – Malachi - Commentaries (on two or three Prophets) S. Amsler – A. LaCocque – R. Vuilleumier, Aggée, Zacharie 1-8, Zacharie 9-14 (CAT 11c; Neuchâtel – Paris: Delachaux et Niestlé, 1981). J.A. Bewer, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi and Jonah (see above). D.L. Petersen, Haggai and -8. A Commentary (OTL; London: SCM, 1984). P.L. Redditt, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi (NCB; Grand Rapids, MI: B.W. Eerdmans, 1995). R.L. Smith, Micah-Malachi (see above).

Haggai - Commentaries T. Meadowcroft, Haggai (Readings: A New Commentary; Sheffield: Phoenix, 2007). C.L. Myers – E.M. Myers, Haggai, Zechariah 1-8 (AB 25B; Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1987). P.L. Redditt, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi (see above).

Zechariah - Commentaries S. Amsler – A. LaCocque – R. Vuilleumier, Aggée, Zacharie 1-8, Zacharie 9-14 (see above) J.A. Bewer, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi and Jonah (see above). C.L. Myers – E.M. Myers, Haggai, Zechariah 1-8 (see above). C.L. Myers – E.M. Myers, -14 (AB 25C; Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1993). D.L. Petersen, Haggai and Zechariah 1-8 (see above). D.L. Petersen, Zechariah 9-14 and Malachi. A Commentary (OTL; London: SCM, 1995). P.L. Redditt, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi (see above). R.L. Smith, Micah-Malachi (see above).

Malachi - Commentaries J.A. Bewer, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi and Jonah (see above). A.E. Hill, Malachi. A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary (AB 25D; New York: Doubleday, 1998). D.L. Petersen, Zechariah 9-14 and Malachi (see above). P.L. Redditt, Haggai, Zechariah, Malachi (see above). R.L. Smith, Micah-Malachi (see above).

Twelve Minor Prophets - Monographs E. Ben Zvi - J.D. Nogalski, Two Sides of a Coin: Juxtaposing Views on Interpreting the Book of the Twelve/the Twelve Prophetic Books (Analecta Gorgiana 201; Piscataway, NJ: Gorgias, 2009). B.A. Jones, The Formation of the Book of the Twelve: A study in Text and Canon (SBL Dissertation Series 149; Atlanta, GA: Scholars Press, 1995). P.R. House, The Unity of the Twelve (Bible and Literature Series 27 – JSOTSS 97; Sheffield: Almond Press, 1990). J.D. Nogalski, Literary Precursors to the Book of the Twelve (BZAW 217; Berlin – New York: de Gruyter, 1993).

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J.D. Nogalski, Redactional Processes in the Book of the Twelve (BZAW 218; Berlin – New York: Walter de Gruyter, 1993). J.D. Nogalski – M.A. Sweeney (eds.), Reading and Hearing the Book of the Twelve (SBL. Symposium Series 15; Atlanta GA: Society of Biblical Literature, 2000). P.L. Redditt – A. Schart (eds.), Thematic Threads in the Book of the Twelve (BZAW 325; Berlin – New York: de Gruyter, 2003).

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