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From the Depths of Despair to the Promise of Presence - A Rhetorical Reading of the Book of Joel (Hardcover)
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From the Depths of Despair to the Promise of Presence - A Rhetorical Reading of the Book of Joel (Hardcover)
Series: Siphrut
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For decades, the prophetic book of Joel has been the focus of
scrutiny that belies its brevity. It captures readers with its
vivid descriptions of locusts and military invasion and the
distress that they cause. It then reveals the concern of YHWH for
the covenant community as it systematically reverses the crises
that it announces. The book of Joel also offers a window into the
rhetorical function of "the day of YHWH" as it uses the phrase to
announce both judgment and restoration. Reflecting the creativity
of the Old Testament prophetic spirit, the book then guides its
readers from utter anguish to the hope of restoration, rooted in
the presence of YHWH. From the Depths of Despair to the Promise of
Presence delves into Joel's rhetoric and explores the ways in which
it seeks to persuade its audience to adopt its perspective in order
to respond to a time of crisis. Barker evaluates the state of the
discussion surrounding Joel's composition and relationship to the
Book of the Twelve. He develops a model of rhetorical criticism
that builds on the foundations of previous approaches and proposes
modifications that address the specific challenges posed by the
book of Joel. He then puts this model into practice and
demonstrates that the book of Joel moves from scenes of devastation
to promises of restoration in articulating the necessity of calling
and relying on YHWH in all circumstances. He explores the
persuasive potential of Joel by focusing on its rhetorical
structures and strategy. He examines the way the book of Joel
engages its audience and guides the people to realize that they
must turn to YHWH so that YHWH will turn and bring restoration.
From the Depths of Despair to the Promise of Presence invites the
reader to enter into the world of Joel. It calls the reader to
experience the ways in which the book of Joel intertwines threats
of destruction and the hope of renewal in order to reveal the
character of YHWH.
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