Rigor and depth in a minor prophets commentary Good commentaries on OT books are rare; good commentaries on the minor prophets are even more so. This commentary deserves consideration for a place in the library of any serious Bible student. In the introductory materials for each book the author highlights issues which when properly understood help to clarify the book’s message. For example, in Obadiah, a brief historical survey of Edom is included, as are literary considerations and a comparison with the writings of Jeremiah. In Jonah, the author reviews the geopolitical situation with Assyria in the 8th and 9th centuries. In Micah, the author addresses the question of when these oracles were spoken and compiled. The main body of each book includes sub-units with the following sections: translation, notes from the text, form and structure, comment, and explanation. The first two sections help to answer the question “what does the text say?”; the last three, “what does the text mean?”. The author provides a literal translation from the Hebrew, references variants in available manuscripts (Hebrew and Greek), and provides analysis and application based on a sound understanding of OT Biblical theology. And lest that seem to be all well and good but perhaps a bit dry, there are devotional emphases that are also included, such as the poetic but obscure, “Oh, Where Are Kings And Empires Now” (Arthur Coxe, 1839). Finally, the extensive bibliography provides avenues for further study and also demonstrates the thoroughness of this work. Highly recommended!