The Minor Prophets, with Notes, Critical, Explanatory, and Practical
Digital Logos Edition
Overview
Prophets held a special role in the Mosaic system. As Israel strayed from God, and Israel’s religion lost its power in the world, prophets conveyed messages, calling upon the people to listen and repent. In many ways, the writings from the prophets—God’s own words—must be taken as seriously now as when they were first spoken. Yet no portion of Scripture, says Cowles, is “so little studied, so little read, and so little understood” as the prophets, and especially the minor prophets. That makes this commentary essential for today’s readers seeking to understand the powerful words of God conveyed through the prophets.
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- Examines the imagery, poetics, and other features of the Minor Prophets
- Presents an essential commentary for today’s readers
- Links all Scripture passages to the Bibles in your library
Henry Cowles was a professor at Oberlin College. He served as professor of languages from 1835 to 1837, professor of ecclesiastical history and pastoral theology from 1837 to 1840, professor of Old Testament literature from 1840 to 1848, and a lecturer on prophecy and biblical introduction from 1869 to 1878. He also served as editor of the Oberlin Evangelist from 1844 to 1862, where he promoted the efforts of the college and helped spread its theological ideals. While at Oberlin, Cowles advocated for African Americans during the decades preceding the Civil War, and promoted racial equality not only in academic settings, but also in his publications.
In 1863, at the age of 60, Cowles began writing his commentary on the Bible, and worked on the project nearly every day for 17 years. He also spoke and wrote widely on prophecy, biblical interpretation, and the practical application of the Bible for ordinary readers. He died in 1881.