The Minor Prophets with a Commentary by Edward Bouverie Pusey (published in 1885) is a landmark work of biblical scholarship, offering a rigorous, verse-by-verse exegesis of the twelve Minor Prophets (Hosea through Malachi) from the Old Testament. Pusey, a leading figure in the Oxford Movement and a renowned theologian, combines deep linguistic analysis (drawing on Hebrew and Greek texts) with Anglican orthodoxy, emphasizing prophetic themes of divine judgment, repentance, and messianic hope.
- Historical Context: Pusey situates each prophet within their political and spiritual milieu, linking their warnings to Israel’s apostasy and Assyrian/Babylonian threats.
- Theological Depth: Highlights typological connections to Christ (e.g., Jonah as a sign of resurrection, Micah’s Bethlehem prophecy).
- Moral Urgency: Stresses the prophets’ calls for social justice—condemning oppression of the poor (Amos), false worship (Hosea), and empty ritual (Malachi).
Written in Pusey’s dense, Victorian prose, this commentary remains a touchstone for conservative biblical studies, though modern readers may critique its pre-critical approach.
For scholars of: Calvin’s Commentaries, Keil & Delitzsch, or the Oxford Movement’s revival of patristic interpretation.
