AB 25D: Malachi

A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary.

Admittedly, as the last book in the Old Testament, and a minor prophet at that,
Malachi is often overlooked by Bible readers. Yet, Malachi's passionate
proclamations and the significance of what he had to say to his people capture
the attention of even the casual reader. The message of Malachi came at a time
of cultural and religious rethinking for Israel (roughly 500 B.C.E), when God's
people were scattered throughout the Near East, with most living in Mesopotamia
under Persian rule. They could easily have disappeared from history had it not
been for the prophetic call to repentance.

In his fresh new translation, notes, and comments on this brief prophetic book,
Andrew E. Hill explains why we should pay attention to Malachi as God's
spokesperson. Hill places the book in its historical context to interpret the
original meaning, as well as offer the modern reader insights into what it has
to say to us today. With a wonderful insert filled with photographs, line art,
and maps, he provides all the necessary details for the reader to understand
and appreciate Malachi.(= 0385518528 / 9780385518529)

Hill provides an extensive and excellent analysis of the introductory " issues connected with this book. His exposition of the book itself is also of
high quality. [...] This is also one of the volumes in this series that takes
seriously connections with the New Testament. - Tremper Longman"

Series: Anchor Yale Bible Commentary, volume 25D.