Leiden: E. J. Brill, 1994. xix, 414 pp. Footnotes, bibliography, indexes. This book focuses on the interpretation of Malachi 2:10-16, which censures the lax marital practice of its contemporaries. In particular, the author investigates Malachi's identification of marriage as a "covenant" in response to recent scholarly challenges to this identification. Taking the issues raised by Malachi as his point of departure, the author examines the nature of ancient Near Eastern covenants and oaths (including verba solemnia and oath-signs), and, in light of these findings, explores the theory of marriage implied elsewhere in the Old Testament. Included in this investigation are an analysis of the concentric literary structure of Malachi and a study of the Old Testament's ethical perspectives on divorce, polygamy, and sexual fidelity. CONDITION: An ex-library copy from a now defunct seminary library; book has library stamps, pocket and circulation sticker. Cloth covers in near fine condition with negligible shelving wear on bottom of boards; NO call number sticker on spine or covers. Dustjacket is in excellent condition with minimal wear (it had been protected in a mylar sleeve).. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Near Fine. 25 x 17 cm. (more information)

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