Zephaniah: A Commentary

Sweeney's rhetorical analysis of the book, as an attempt to convince a group to avoid catastrophe by changing their religious practices, is tightly linked to his view of its historical context. Because of Sweeney's comprehensive approach, investigative thoroughness, judicious interaction with a broad range of recent scholarship, and richness of bibliographical documentation, this work will remain for the foreseeable future an indispensable reference for the study of Zephaniah.