Minor Prophets

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This paper discusses many of the prophecies of the minor prophets in the Bible. It discusses prophecies of Obadiah, Jonah and Nahum and compares their styles and messages. The paper discusses each prophet's circumstances to attempt to understand why they prophesied the way that they did and analyzes some of the language that they use in order to portray their messages.

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"The book of Nahum addresses in detail the fall of Ninevah, which evokes similar themes that Obadiah addressed such as the sin of pride. More than Edom, though, Ninevah displayed the sin of abject cruelty and godlessness. Nahum declares God's will with authority, asserting that the wrath and vengeance of the Lord will obliterate Ninevah. The prophet relays the word of God: "I will burn your chariots in smoke, and the sword shall devour your young lions; I will cut off your prey from the earth, and the voice of your messengers shall be heard no more," (Nahum 2: 13). Nahum's relationship with God seems intimate; he speaks as a translator for God's word and unlike Jonah he is not self-referential. However, Nahum weaves his own commentary between his direct quotes from the Lord."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Biblical passages quoted from the New King James version
• Guthrie, D., Motyer, J.A., Stibbs, A.M. & Wiseman, D.J. (1984). The New Bible Commentary Revised. New York: Guideposts.

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