This HCOT volume provides a new translation of the book of Haggai,
presenting the text in poetic format accompanied by a precise structural
analysis that is based upon strict criteria of Unit Delimitation. It
also provides a comprehensive overview of the history of interpretation
pertaining to the book of Haggai. The commentary offers a detailed verse
by verse exegetical discussion, including textual, grammatical,
philological, historical, inter-textual, and theological
considerations―especially in the context of the Book of the Twelve. Many
details of this temple-building narrative from restoration era Judah are
illumined by means of comparison with other ancient Near Eastern texts.
Particular attention is given to the alignment of the oracles in Haggai
with three festive days. In the standard format of the HCOT series, the
author presents this material with introductions that are aimed at all
readers, followed by more detailed exegetical treatments and scholarly
discussions that incorporate a wealth of information from various
disciplines.