Contexts for Amos : prophetic poetics in Latin American perspective /
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| Author / Creator: | Carroll R., M. Daniel. |
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| Imprint: | Sheffield : JSOT Press, 1992. |
| Description: | 1 online resource (362 pages) |
| Language: | English |
| Series: | Journal for the study of the Old Testament. Supplement series ; 132 Journal for the study of the Old Testament. Supplement series ; 132. |
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| Format: | E-Resource Dissertations Book |
| URL for this record: | http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/11183721 |
| Summary: | This learned volume offers a close reading of chapters 3 to 6 of the book of Amos, and attempts to locate biblical study and theological reflection within the complex cultural context of Latin America. The author prefaces his study with a wide-ranging survey of the continuing debate over the proper use of the Bible as a model for the structures of society. The author's particular focus is Latin America, and through sociological and textual analysis, he seeks to define the role of the prophetic biblical voice in this society and presses for a recognition of moral complexities and a constant questioning and self-evaluation from those who would claim to speak for God in society. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (362 pages) |
| Format: | Master and use copy. Digital master created according to Benchmark for Faithful Digital Reproductions of Monographs and Serials, Version 1. Digital Library Federation, December 2002. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780567620927 0567620921 9781850752974 1850752974 |