The good news from the Minor Prophets is that, even in dire times, God speaks.While the Minor Prophets are among the most succinct books of the Old Testament, their theological richness has much to offer us today. And not only did they have something to say to their original audience, but God continues to speak through their words in ways that are of utmost importance for the continued flourishing of God's people. In this unique introduction to the Minor Prophets, biblical scholars Craig Bartholomew and Heath Thomas survey the twelve books and explore the theological themes of each. Filled with helpful exegetical insights, this book is an invaluable guide for students, pastors, and scholars looking for a cohesive exploration of these often-overlooked books of the Hebrew Bible.More than a survey of the text, each chapter offers theological insights that help frame the message of the Minor Prophets for preaching and living in our world today. This introduction contextualizes the Minor Prophets within a larger biblical-theological framework, illuminating these twelve books as masterful works of literature that address the realities of human life with unblinking honesty and uncompromising hope.

Craig G. Bartholomew is director of the Kirby Laing Centre for Public Theology in Cambridge, UK. He has written and edited numerous books, including Contours of the Kuyperian Tradition, Introducing Biblical Hermeneutics, Beyond the Modern Age (with Bob Goudzwaard), The Drama of Scripture (with Michael Goheen), The Doctrine of Creation (with Bruce Ashford), and The Old Testament and God.Heath A. Thomas is president and professor of Old Testament at Oklahoma Baptist University. He is an associate fellow of the Kirby Laing Centre for Public Theology in Cambridge, UK. He has written and edited numerous books, including commentaries and monographs on Habakkuk, Lamentations, as well as Holy War in the Bible (edited with Paul Copan and Jeremy Evans). He serves as editor for the Hobbs College Library Series and is an Old Testament editor for the Christian Standard Commentary series.

Preface Abbreviations Introduction 1. Reading the Minor Prophets with the Church and in the Academy 2. The Ancient Word of Prophecy 3. Hosea: YHWH: Lover and Lion 4. Hosea 2: 14-23[16-25]: A Tale of Two Futures: Part Two 5. Joel: The Valley of Decision 6. The Day of the LORD 7. Amos: YHWH, the Master of Geopolitics, and the Affliction of Joseph 8. Amos and Creation: The Hymn Fragments 9. Obadiah: Edom's Fall and YHWH's Kingdom 10. Jonah: The Patient God 11. Spiritual Formation: Jonah and His Canticle 2:3[2]-10[9] 12. Micah: Divine Forgiveness and the Remnant 13. He Has Told You What Is Good: Micah 6:6-8 14. Nahum and Zephaniah: God, the Nations, and Israel 15. Habakkuk: A Protesting and Patient Faith 16. Faith in the Faithful God: Habakkuk 2:2-4 17. Zechariah: Prisoners of Hope 18. Zechariah 9:9-10: The King Receives His Kingdom 19. Haggai and Malachi: Restoration and Remembrance 20. The Theology of the Minor Prophets 21. The Minor Prophets and Jesus 22. The Theology of the Minor Prophets for Today