Prophets timeline bible8/23/2023 ![]() ![]() Nevertheless, there is much valuable content to be studied in the Major and Minor Prophets. ![]() They often employ unusual language, and are seemingly full of warnings and condemnations against sin in the nations of Israel and Judah. ![]() The Prophets are among the least popular books of the Bible for Christians to read. It is simply a matter of God choosing to reveal more to the Major Prophets (OR inspire the retention of more of their prophecies) than He did to the Minor Prophets. The usage of "major" and "minor" had nothing to do with the quality of thoughts or actions of the prophets, or even how often they prophesied. If it was limited to one scroll, they were considered a "minor" prophet. If the text required more than one scroll, the writer was a "major" prophet. The Major Prophets are described as "major" because their books are longer, and the content has broad, even global implications. The Minor Prophets (sometimes called "the Twelve") are Hosea, Joel, Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi (the last three came after the return of the Jewish remnant from exile). The Major Prophets are Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, and Daniel. The terms Major Prophets and Minor Prophets are simply a way to divide the Old Testament prophetic books. Session Five - Major and Minor Prophets (1) - Judgement and Exile Introduction ![]()
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