Tag: Prophets
Ezekiel: The Prophet in Exile [Examining Biblical Literature]
Historical Background: Ezekiel is a man who was taken captive by Babylon before the destruction of the temple and the city of Jerusalem in 586 BCE. It is likely that Ezekiel was enslaved in the […]
Micah: Prophet of God’s Faithful Kingship [Examining Biblical Literature]
Historical Background: Micah’s first verse is a timestamp that would seem to make it much easier for us to know when the text was historically composed. Sadly, this timestamp is actually not as helpful as […]
Malachi: Prophet of Expectation [Examining Biblical Literature]
Historical Background: Malachi does not have a lot evidence which could provide a specific date for its composition. The most compelling pieces of data would be that the second temple has been built and the […]
Obadiah: Prophet of Brotherly Hatred [Examining Biblical Literature]
Historical Background: The vision of Obadiah is more a political slam than most of the prophets. Obadiah stands beside Nahum as a prophecy about another nation, one which will feel the wrath of God for […]
Zechariah: Prophet of Throne & Temple [Examining Biblical Literature]
Historical Background: Zechariah the prophet was preaching in Jerusalem at the same time as Haggai. They both were speaking to the Jews who had returned to begin rebuilding the city, the temple, and their people. […]
Hosea: Prophet of Sex & Worship [Examining Biblical Literature]
Historical Background: The book of Hosea seems to have developed in a similar style to the Isaiah text. There are parts of Hosea that seem to be very early, reaching back to before the Assyrian […]
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