In this unique introduction to the Minor Prophets, two biblical scholars survey the twelve books and explore the theological themes of each. Filled with helpful exegetical insights, this books is an invaluable guide for students, pastors, and scholars looking for a cohesive exploration of these often-overlooked books of the Hebrew Bible.

"The Oxford Handbook of the Minor Prophets provides a clear and engaging one-volume guide to the major interpretative questions currently engaging scholars of the twelve Minor Prophets. Essays by both established and emerging scholars explore a wide range of methodological perspectives"--

Introductions to the Old Testament books of Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, Haggai, Zechariah, and Malachi are followed by verse-by-verse comments on the text.

Prepared to be awed by our God. The books of Hosea, Joel, Jonah, Nahum, Habakkuk, and Malachi are viewed by Biblical scholars as the Minor Prophets. Yet the insights and messages contained within these books are anything but minor. These prophets offer a unique, firsthand view of an all-powerful God who longs to intimately connect with His people. This study examines their personal stories to discover how He interacts with our world in truly amazing ways. Part of Dr. Warren W. Wiersbe’s best-selling “BE” commentary series, BE Amazed has now been updated with study questions and a new introduction by Ken Baugh. A respected pastor and Bible teacher, Dr. Wiersbe explores the Minor Prophets to uncover remarkable truths about our awesome God. What you’ll find will provoke wonder, inspire worship, and cause you to be amazed at what God is doing in our world.

"John Phillips writes with enthusiasm and clarity, . . . cutting through the confusion and heretical dangers associated with Bible interpretation." —Moodymagazine

Are you ready to dive into the often overlooked and underestimated world of the Minor Prophets? Don't let their label fool you. The messages they bring are just as vital and powerful as those of the Major Prophets. Perhaps even more so. But if you’re like most people, you scarcely remember their names, let alone recall what they wrote. They are Jonah, Amos, Hosea, Micah, Nahum, Zephaniah, Habakkuk, Obadiah, Haggai, Zechariah, Joel, and Malachi. Join Bible teacher Peter DeHaan in this 40-day Bible study that digs into the ministry, work, and writing of the Bible’s twelve Minor Prophets. Dear Theophilus, Minor Prophets: 40 Prophetic Teachings about Unfaithfulness, Punishment, and Hope takes you on a journey through the Minor Prophets in chronological order, providing context and continuity to their messages. From Jonah to Malachi, these quick and digestible books offer insights into the hearts and minds of prophets who served God faithfully in turbulent times. Join us as we explore their enduring teachings and learn how to truly follow, worship, and serve God. This Bible study is perfect for both personal reflection and group study. Bonus sections enhance your understanding of key themes and passages from the Minor Prophets. Are you ready for an exciting and enlightening adventure? Get your copy of Dear Theophilus, Minor Prophets today! [This book has also been published as Return to Me.]

The promise and peril in reading the Minor Prophets. Reading the Book of the Twelve Minor Prophets confronts the unique challenges presented by this daunting section of the Old Testament. On Reading the Twelve Minor Prophets (David G. Firth and Brittany N. Melton) Hosea: Marriage, Violence, and Yahweh's Lament (Isabelle M. Hamley) Reading Joel within and without the Book of the Twelve (Tchavdar S. Hadjiev) The Use and Abuse of Technology: Habakkuk's Ancient Critique in a Modern World (Heath A. Thomas) Luther's Lectures on Habakkuk as an Example of Participatory Exegesis (Thomas Renz) Perspectives on Theodicy in Habakkuk and Malachi vis-à-vis Job (S. D. Snyman) The New Covenant in the Book of the Twelve (Anthony R. Petterson) Filled, Empowered, Dwelling, Trembling, and Fleeing: Mapping God's Spirit and Presence in the Book of the Twelve (Beth M. Stovell) Furry, Feathery, and Fishy Friends—and Insects—in the Book of the Twelve (Julie Woods) Twelve Books, One Theology? (John Goldingay) Authors from a variety of perspectives consider questions about hermeneutics and composition, reception history, theodicy, metaphors and characterization, and theology. These essays provide insights from the history of interpretation and the latest in scholarship.