Hans Walter Wolff builds upon the results of contemporary research-including his own commentaries-in an attempt to sketch the major themes in the classical prophets Amos, Hosea, and Micah. Wolff raises many ques-tions about current forms of proclamation and examines what is new in the new covenant. He includes a practical guide on how to recognize false prophets. In clear, nontechnical language, Confrontations with Prophets underscores the continuing relevance of the prophets for theology and preaching today.

HANS WALTER WOLFF is Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at the University of Heidelberg in West Germany. Among his many works translated to English are Amos the Prophet, Anthropology of the Old Testament, Micah the Prophet, The Old Testament: A Guide to Its Writings, and two volumes in the. Hermenela commentary series-Hosea and Joel and Amos.