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The Message of the Twelve: Hearing the Voice of the Minor Prophets
The Minor Prophets ministered for over three centuries in the most tumultuous times in Israel’s history, yet their message remains relevant for the chaotic times in which we live. The Old Testament prophets courageously confronted the sinfulness and idolatry of God’s people and called for repentance. They offered reminders of Yahweh’s sovereignty over the nations in times of international crisis, painting unforgettable images of God in the process. They warned of catastrophic judgment but also pointed to the future hope of Messiah’s kingdom of peace when all would be made right in the world. In a single volume, The Message of the Twelve explores the background and theological message of the Minor Prophets while providing specific exposition of each book. Designed for students, pastors, and laypeople, The Message of the Twelve highlights interpretive issues and rhetorical strategies based on the premise that the message of the Twelve is found not just in what they said, but in how they said it.
384 pages, Paperback
First published September 1, 2016
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Richard Alan Fuhr Jr.
4 books1 followerRichard Alan Fuhr Jr. is Associate Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Studies at Liberty University School of Divinity in Lynchburg, VA. He is co-author of The Message of the Twelve: Hearing the Voice of the Minor Prophets.
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December 25, 2019
This is a phenomenal book for anyone looking to better understand the minor prophets. It’s very educational but still engaging to read. I always read with my Bible beside me so I could mark it up with everything I was learning.
April 11, 2022
Helpful over the last few months for teaching my students about the Minor Prophets.
October 5, 2018
Really good introduction. One doesn't need to agree on everything the authors say to appreciate their treatment. Sensible, informed, and informing.
April 13, 2017
I bought and read this book for a twelve week Bible study I wanted to teach on the minor prophets. I hadn't read them in a few years, but I remembered them being extraordinarily relevant and superb reading despite their reputation for being less important than other sections of scripture. I felt God leading me to teach on them and return to these books myself, and it was a truly amazing experience.
It was made so rewarding and rich especially with the help of this book. Fuhr and Yates really outdid themselves on this one. Instead of writing a dry tome on obscure biblical issues that would interest only scholars (which appears to be most books on this topic), the authors reclaim the minor prophets as being preserved "for our instruction" (Rom 5:14) and as being exceedingly relevant to our understanding of God and His desire for His people. As much as I felt I already knew a great deal on Old Testament culture, history, theology, and writing style, I learned so much more about all of these things from really digging into the minor prophets with this book.
The book begins by explaining who the minor prophets were. They were not less important than the "major" prophets (Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, Daniel), but that their messages are simply shorter. As Shakespeare pointed out, brevity is the soul of wit, and the minor prophets are sharp and to the point. The authors make a plea that the church needs to look more at these books that are just as inspired and relevant as the rest of scripture. They give introductory chapters on historical context to the books, the role of a "prophet" and what that means, literary genres and rhetorical devices in the books, and the canonical unity of their messages. This is followed by a chapter on each book that examines the background and structure first, goes into an exposition of the text, and then a theological message and application.
The book finishes with a final plea to the church to "give greater attention" to the twelve, and they suggest four specific ways that they continue to speak to the church as the people of God. They "enrich the church with their distinctive portrayal of God, challenge the church with their ethical call for God's people, inform the church of the way God deals with His people and the nations, and lastly to comfort the church with their message of restoration and anticipation of the eschatological kingdom of God."
Anyone who reads this book will have a far greater understanding of prophetic literature and its proper interpretation, the historical world of Israel from its days of bad post-David kings to its struggle rebuilding the temple, the literary and rhetorical methods used by the prophets to shock people back into a state of righteousness with God, the coming kingdom of God, the way God wishes His people to act, and most importantly above all, it will reveal a great deal of God Himself. In Philippians 3:8 Paul says he counts "everything to be a loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord." Knowing God is so infinitely important that everything else is considered "rubbish" (the Greek word actually means "excrement") in comparison to knowing Christ our Lord.
If one is serious about truly knowing God, you cannot continuously favor study of only some scripture and never take the rest into account. This would not give you a full picture or scope of the character of God. Hosea 4:6 says that "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge."
Perhaps the challenge of coming to this literature that might seem impenetrable to you at times is what impedes you from studying the twelve. One of my favorite verses is Proverbs 25:2, "It is the glory of God to conceal a matter and the glory of kings to investigate a matter."
Studying God's word is as rewarding as it gets, and it is all the more rewarding to be challenged by approaching works that you are not as familiar with to really investigate them and find more of God.
It was made so rewarding and rich especially with the help of this book. Fuhr and Yates really outdid themselves on this one. Instead of writing a dry tome on obscure biblical issues that would interest only scholars (which appears to be most books on this topic), the authors reclaim the minor prophets as being preserved "for our instruction" (Rom 5:14) and as being exceedingly relevant to our understanding of God and His desire for His people. As much as I felt I already knew a great deal on Old Testament culture, history, theology, and writing style, I learned so much more about all of these things from really digging into the minor prophets with this book.
The book begins by explaining who the minor prophets were. They were not less important than the "major" prophets (Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, Daniel), but that their messages are simply shorter. As Shakespeare pointed out, brevity is the soul of wit, and the minor prophets are sharp and to the point. The authors make a plea that the church needs to look more at these books that are just as inspired and relevant as the rest of scripture. They give introductory chapters on historical context to the books, the role of a "prophet" and what that means, literary genres and rhetorical devices in the books, and the canonical unity of their messages. This is followed by a chapter on each book that examines the background and structure first, goes into an exposition of the text, and then a theological message and application.
The book finishes with a final plea to the church to "give greater attention" to the twelve, and they suggest four specific ways that they continue to speak to the church as the people of God. They "enrich the church with their distinctive portrayal of God, challenge the church with their ethical call for God's people, inform the church of the way God deals with His people and the nations, and lastly to comfort the church with their message of restoration and anticipation of the eschatological kingdom of God."
Anyone who reads this book will have a far greater understanding of prophetic literature and its proper interpretation, the historical world of Israel from its days of bad post-David kings to its struggle rebuilding the temple, the literary and rhetorical methods used by the prophets to shock people back into a state of righteousness with God, the coming kingdom of God, the way God wishes His people to act, and most importantly above all, it will reveal a great deal of God Himself. In Philippians 3:8 Paul says he counts "everything to be a loss in view of the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord." Knowing God is so infinitely important that everything else is considered "rubbish" (the Greek word actually means "excrement") in comparison to knowing Christ our Lord.
If one is serious about truly knowing God, you cannot continuously favor study of only some scripture and never take the rest into account. This would not give you a full picture or scope of the character of God. Hosea 4:6 says that "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge."
Perhaps the challenge of coming to this literature that might seem impenetrable to you at times is what impedes you from studying the twelve. One of my favorite verses is Proverbs 25:2, "It is the glory of God to conceal a matter and the glory of kings to investigate a matter."
Studying God's word is as rewarding as it gets, and it is all the more rewarding to be challenged by approaching works that you are not as familiar with to really investigate them and find more of God.
April 1, 2025
Excellent.
September 9, 2016
Perhaps you especially enjoy the Minor Prophets as I do, then you are really going to savor this volume by Richard Alan Fuhr, Jr. and Gary E. Yates. The Minor Prophets make up one of the least well-known sections of the Bible, so the help this type of volume can provide is greatly needed.
The authors begin the volume proving the book’s worth immediately with a chapter on the historical background of the tumultuous times of these prophets. Though I might quibble on some details, the chapter was outstanding at putting these twelve prophets into perspective. The next two chapters discussed what the prophets were accomplishing in their writings and the literary genres and rhetorical devices involved. Finding ten literary subgenres might be stretching it a bit, but that would match modern scholarly opinion.
Chapter 4 was one of my favorites as it made a case for canonical unity of these twelve Minor Prophets. While they all stand quite well individually, I believe looking at them as a unit also yields tremendous insights.
As you might imagine, chapters 5-16 cover the Twelve individually. I appreciate the way the authors present these individual evaluations. Background, structure, overview, and theological leave you with a good idea of what’s going on in each of these books. Only some comments on Jonah’s historicity were subpar.
A few helpful charts, maps, and pictures round out this useful volume. Still, unlike some modern volumes, this book aims at providing its help by words rather than just a visual presentation.
This book is 5-star all the way.
I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
The authors begin the volume proving the book’s worth immediately with a chapter on the historical background of the tumultuous times of these prophets. Though I might quibble on some details, the chapter was outstanding at putting these twelve prophets into perspective. The next two chapters discussed what the prophets were accomplishing in their writings and the literary genres and rhetorical devices involved. Finding ten literary subgenres might be stretching it a bit, but that would match modern scholarly opinion.
Chapter 4 was one of my favorites as it made a case for canonical unity of these twelve Minor Prophets. While they all stand quite well individually, I believe looking at them as a unit also yields tremendous insights.
As you might imagine, chapters 5-16 cover the Twelve individually. I appreciate the way the authors present these individual evaluations. Background, structure, overview, and theological leave you with a good idea of what’s going on in each of these books. Only some comments on Jonah’s historicity were subpar.
A few helpful charts, maps, and pictures round out this useful volume. Still, unlike some modern volumes, this book aims at providing its help by words rather than just a visual presentation.
This book is 5-star all the way.
I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.
October 9, 2024
I got myself a copy of this book because the Adult Discussion Class at my church decided the Minor Prophets would be our next topic. This book is not the fastest read but is very rewarding for understanding this part of the Bible. The authors are two Evangelical Protestant biblical scholars who leave no stones unturned for understanding these twelve "minor" prophets - Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi. They are called "minor" because all these works are relatively short and uncomplicated when compared with the "major" prophets - Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel and Daniel. The book has an extensive bibliography and extensive footnotes. The book would be excellent for a class on the Minor Prophets in a college, university or seminary.
They discuss what is known about each prophet, their historical background; for some of them it is almost nothing except what can be inferred from the writing itself. They discuss the types of literary genres that can be found in them, the styles of Hebrew poetry, etc. But they consistently tell the Hebrews of the kingdoms of Israel and Judah they need to repent of their sins and return to the Lord or face the consequences. Same for the Jews who returned to Judea after the Babylonian Captivity to rebuild Jerusalem and its temple after Cyrus the Great of Persia allowed them to return. And there is a lot that is applicable for religious believers today.
They discuss what is known about each prophet, their historical background; for some of them it is almost nothing except what can be inferred from the writing itself. They discuss the types of literary genres that can be found in them, the styles of Hebrew poetry, etc. But they consistently tell the Hebrews of the kingdoms of Israel and Judah they need to repent of their sins and return to the Lord or face the consequences. Same for the Jews who returned to Judea after the Babylonian Captivity to rebuild Jerusalem and its temple after Cyrus the Great of Persia allowed them to return. And there is a lot that is applicable for religious believers today.
May 25, 2023
Incredible dive deep into the contextual and theological history of the Twelve minor prophets. Such a beautiful exposition on their lives, their unified mission of repentance and hope, and their work in bringing forth so many of the Lord’s promises and visions for the eschatological future Kingdom. So glad I was able to read this & bring to light the teachings of these twelve that have been so long neglected in the Western church.
Highly, highly recommended reading if you’re aiming for a more comprehensive and unified view of the Word, as it tied together so many loose ends and blind spots that I had previously encountered in terms of NT references to OT prophesies, hyperlinks between books & OT/NT & other areas of the Word that I had previously been content with not fully understanding. Must read.
Highly, highly recommended reading if you’re aiming for a more comprehensive and unified view of the Word, as it tied together so many loose ends and blind spots that I had previously encountered in terms of NT references to OT prophesies, hyperlinks between books & OT/NT & other areas of the Word that I had previously been content with not fully understanding. Must read.
September 19, 2017
This was a very difficult book to read and took me months to do so. The book is boring. I have read many scholarly books that kept my attention from start to finish, BUT this is not one of them. The book is certainly thorough for anyone desirous of information on each of the minor prophets, but yikes, information is what you will get, nothing less, nothing more. I have given the book 3 stars, five for content, one for presentation, add in a little grace and you get three stars.
January 11, 2021
Good overview of the Minor Prophets, particularly for the lay person.
Plenty of footnotes (over 350) to enable further exploration.
If we spent more time in the Minor Prophets and less time in Revelation, Evangelicals might again realize the imperative to a social gospel that works for justice and righteousness in humility and love.
Plenty of footnotes (over 350) to enable further exploration.
If we spent more time in the Minor Prophets and less time in Revelation, Evangelicals might again realize the imperative to a social gospel that works for justice and righteousness in humility and love.
June 11, 2023
Not great for someone new to scripture/the prophets; I would not call this an introductory book by any means. However, it is quite good in it's analysis of the so-called minor prophets and their existence within the canon of scripture as a unified literary work, the Book of the Twelve.
December 15, 2023
Great overall and probably the best on seeing the book of the 12 as a unity. Would likely be able to find better on individual books. I used this alongside a bible study I lead on the 12 minor prophets and it was very helpful
October 20, 2018
Excellent overview of the historical circumstances and the messages of the twelve minor prophets in the Old Testament. Very helpful resource.
May 28, 2022
Great for the study of the prophets.
September 16, 2016
While we would not expect those who do not believe in the Bible to affirm its relevance for today, we should not expect Christians to think likewise. However, there are a number of Christians who do not see the relevance of all 66 books of the Bible. One group of books in the Bible to which Christians struggle finding value and relevance is the minor prophets.
Admittedly, the minor prophets do not show up on the top three most loved books of the Bible by Christians nor are many “life verses” chosen from them. But, when readers of these twelve short, yet powerful, books are served by aids to understand them, their timeless relevance shines through.
Professors Richard Alan Fuhr Jr. and Gary E. Yates have given us such a reading aid in their new book The Message of the Twelve: Hearing the Voice of the Minor Prophets (B&H, 2016). This is an accessible guide to understanding the context of the minor prophets, the message of each, and the timeless relevance they have for the Church.
The first four chapters of the book explore some of the fundamental issues readers will need to grasp in order to understand the message of the minor prophets. The first chapter provides a short survey of the historical context in which each book takes place starting with Jeroboam I and the book of Jonah and ending with Malachi who prophesied during the time just before or during the time of Ezra and Nehemiah (18).
Chapter two examines the prophetic role of the prophets as foretellers and forth-tellers. While most readers of the prophets are quick to characterize the prophets primary role as foretellers (predictors of the future), the authors rightly point out that much of what is said is characterized rather as forth-telling (proclaiming the Word of God to his people). The third chapter provides a brief sketch of all of the literary genres and rhetorical devices the prophets used in order to communicate their divine message. This is one of those introductory chapters readers might turn to time and time again while reading through the prophets. The fourth chapter argues that the minor prophets are in fact a literary unit more than twelve individual books. This conclusion is borne out by several aspects including their chronology, unified view of the Day of the Lord, repeated call to repentance, covenant focus, and view to a new David.
The bulk of the book is dedicated each of the minor prophets. The chapters begin with an introduction to each book which discusses some of the key themes or aspects as well as the overall structure of the book. The bulk of the chapter is an accessible exposition of the entire book section by section. There are further discussions of the historical situations referred to in the book, discussions of important exegetical issues, and the literary and rhetorical aspects of the passages are explained. The final portion of each chapter challenges the reader with a theological reflection on the message of the book and the practical impact the passage has for today’s readers.
Fuhr and Yates have provided the church a rich, theological focused, text centered, guide to reading the minor prophets that does not sacrifice content in its brevity. The Message of the Twelve is a highly accessible book to guide readers through these old, yet timely books. This will serve as a great guide for personal study as well as those who are teaching or preaching through the minor prophets.
I received this book for free from B&H for this review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
Admittedly, the minor prophets do not show up on the top three most loved books of the Bible by Christians nor are many “life verses” chosen from them. But, when readers of these twelve short, yet powerful, books are served by aids to understand them, their timeless relevance shines through.
Professors Richard Alan Fuhr Jr. and Gary E. Yates have given us such a reading aid in their new book The Message of the Twelve: Hearing the Voice of the Minor Prophets (B&H, 2016). This is an accessible guide to understanding the context of the minor prophets, the message of each, and the timeless relevance they have for the Church.
The first four chapters of the book explore some of the fundamental issues readers will need to grasp in order to understand the message of the minor prophets. The first chapter provides a short survey of the historical context in which each book takes place starting with Jeroboam I and the book of Jonah and ending with Malachi who prophesied during the time just before or during the time of Ezra and Nehemiah (18).
Chapter two examines the prophetic role of the prophets as foretellers and forth-tellers. While most readers of the prophets are quick to characterize the prophets primary role as foretellers (predictors of the future), the authors rightly point out that much of what is said is characterized rather as forth-telling (proclaiming the Word of God to his people). The third chapter provides a brief sketch of all of the literary genres and rhetorical devices the prophets used in order to communicate their divine message. This is one of those introductory chapters readers might turn to time and time again while reading through the prophets. The fourth chapter argues that the minor prophets are in fact a literary unit more than twelve individual books. This conclusion is borne out by several aspects including their chronology, unified view of the Day of the Lord, repeated call to repentance, covenant focus, and view to a new David.
The bulk of the book is dedicated each of the minor prophets. The chapters begin with an introduction to each book which discusses some of the key themes or aspects as well as the overall structure of the book. The bulk of the chapter is an accessible exposition of the entire book section by section. There are further discussions of the historical situations referred to in the book, discussions of important exegetical issues, and the literary and rhetorical aspects of the passages are explained. The final portion of each chapter challenges the reader with a theological reflection on the message of the book and the practical impact the passage has for today’s readers.
Fuhr and Yates have provided the church a rich, theological focused, text centered, guide to reading the minor prophets that does not sacrifice content in its brevity. The Message of the Twelve is a highly accessible book to guide readers through these old, yet timely books. This will serve as a great guide for personal study as well as those who are teaching or preaching through the minor prophets.
I received this book for free from B&H for this review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
September 8, 2016
The so-called Minor Prophets or the Book of the Twelve include some of the most important, and yet neglected writings in the Hebrew Bible. While these twelve prophets held a ministerial voice throughout one of the most formative periods in the history of Israel—a period that stretched more than three centuries—today their voice has been largely eclipsed by an assumed contemporary irrelevance. It is here that The Message of the Twelve: Hearing the Voice of the Minor Prophets by Gary E. Yates and Richard Alan Fuhr seeks to awaken misinformed ears to hear the lasting relevance of this neglected section of the Old Testament.
The Message of the Twelve is divided into two major sections. The opening chapters provide the reader with background material needed to properly understand the Minor Prophets. This includes the historical background, the role of the Twelve, the literary genre and rhetorical nature of the writings, and canonical unity of the Twelve such as various themes, motifs, and patterns discovered therein. The second section of the book focuses more narrowly on each of the twelve books within the Minor Prophets (Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi). It is here that the reader will discover the bulk of the book. Each chapter examines the historical setting and structure of the individual book, followed by a detailed exposition of the message and an analysis of the theological themes—especially as it relates to the contemporary application in conjunction with the whole of Scripture.
This book is a goldmine of practical riches for the contemporary audience. It is clearly and unashamedly targeted towards pastors and students, and would make an excellent companion resource in the library of either. The thing that I appreciated most about this volume is the practical emphasis that Yates and Fuhr carried throughout. They targeted their audience and executed a well-distilled and practical volume because of it. The reader will find numerous maps, charts, and diagrams throughout to help visually connect the dots that Yates and Fuhr are establishing. The exposition section in each book likewise could provide the reader with “preachable” segments for a sermon series or a Sunday school setting. Thus, the reader is not only woken to the voice of the Minor Prophets, but they are likewise equipped to awaken others.
The Message of the Twelve: Hearing the Voice of the Minor Prophets by Gary E. Yates and Richard Alan Fuhr is a timely book that deserves to be read and utilized broadly. If you are studying, planning to study, teaching, or planning to teach on the Minor Prophets this is a book that should not be overlooked. It will both encourage and ignite a newfound passion for what we can only hope will have been a formerly neglected section of the Old Testament. It comes highly recommended!
I received a review copy of this book in exchange for and honest review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.
The Message of the Twelve is divided into two major sections. The opening chapters provide the reader with background material needed to properly understand the Minor Prophets. This includes the historical background, the role of the Twelve, the literary genre and rhetorical nature of the writings, and canonical unity of the Twelve such as various themes, motifs, and patterns discovered therein. The second section of the book focuses more narrowly on each of the twelve books within the Minor Prophets (Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi). It is here that the reader will discover the bulk of the book. Each chapter examines the historical setting and structure of the individual book, followed by a detailed exposition of the message and an analysis of the theological themes—especially as it relates to the contemporary application in conjunction with the whole of Scripture.
This book is a goldmine of practical riches for the contemporary audience. It is clearly and unashamedly targeted towards pastors and students, and would make an excellent companion resource in the library of either. The thing that I appreciated most about this volume is the practical emphasis that Yates and Fuhr carried throughout. They targeted their audience and executed a well-distilled and practical volume because of it. The reader will find numerous maps, charts, and diagrams throughout to help visually connect the dots that Yates and Fuhr are establishing. The exposition section in each book likewise could provide the reader with “preachable” segments for a sermon series or a Sunday school setting. Thus, the reader is not only woken to the voice of the Minor Prophets, but they are likewise equipped to awaken others.
The Message of the Twelve: Hearing the Voice of the Minor Prophets by Gary E. Yates and Richard Alan Fuhr is a timely book that deserves to be read and utilized broadly. If you are studying, planning to study, teaching, or planning to teach on the Minor Prophets this is a book that should not be overlooked. It will both encourage and ignite a newfound passion for what we can only hope will have been a formerly neglected section of the Old Testament. It comes highly recommended!
I received a review copy of this book in exchange for and honest review. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.
April 8, 2025
This is not the easiest read, but it is so worth it!! Studying the twelve minor prophets helped me to learn more about Who God is and made me so grateful for His mercy, love, and faithfulness. God will never abandon His people, and He is always in control. This book also was an excellent reminder for me to watch carefully for any signs of spiritual complacency, greed, selfishness, or idolatry in my own life. Scripture references and other resources point readers in the right direction if they wish to study the minor prophets in even more depth. Also, even though this was a study of the minor prophets, the Gospel message is clearly proclaimed, showing that throughout all of the Bible, the message of Jesus Christ as our Savior is evident. Our sin separates us from God, and we deserve God’s righteous wrath and judgment. Through Jesus’ death in our place on the cross, we can be saved and have eternal hope. As believers, we have been shown God’s mercy, and now we must go out and proclaim this wonderful news to others. I loved this book and the deep lessons I learned through my study, and I would highly recommend it for Christians who want a better understanding of the minor prophets.
March 27, 2017
The full review can be read on my blog, Spoiled Milks.
For twelve books that many of us have a difficult time reading and understanding today, Fuhr and Yates have provided the church with an important work. They provide the literary structure of each book. They show wordplays that we miss in English translations, and connections within the literary structure from from the repetition of certain words. They clearly explain each section of each book, and finish it off with it's application for believers today. This is a solid work for the student, pastor, and teacher. This is the perfect primer to use when studying the Minor Prophets. This should be read with a Bible on your desk and a pen in your hand.
For twelve books that many of us have a difficult time reading and understanding today, Fuhr and Yates have provided the church with an important work. They provide the literary structure of each book. They show wordplays that we miss in English translations, and connections within the literary structure from from the repetition of certain words. They clearly explain each section of each book, and finish it off with it's application for believers today. This is a solid work for the student, pastor, and teacher. This is the perfect primer to use when studying the Minor Prophets. This should be read with a Bible on your desk and a pen in your hand.
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