""Over the centuries, the prophetic book of Zechariah has suffered from accusations of obscurity and has frustrated readers seeking to unlock its treasures. This work by Mark Boda provides insightful commentary on Zechariah, with great sensitivity to its historical, literary, and theological dimensions. Including a fresh translation of Zechariah from the original Hebrew, Boda delivers deep and thorough reflection on a too-often-neglected book of the Old Testament.""--Back cover

Introduction -- Text -- Referential history -- Compositional history -- Literary form and structure -- Inner-biblical allusion -- Message -- Bibliography -- Text and commentary -- Sermon and narrative : Yahweh's call and promise to return -- Vision reports, oracles, sign-acts : Yahweh's return and promise of renewal -- Sermon, narrative, and oracles : from fasts to feasts -- Oracles and shepherd-flock units : restoration hope and frustration