Prophets for Our Time

Description: The books of Obadiah and Jonah can be read in just ten minutes. Yet these two books, written nearly three thousand years ago by two very different Hebrew prophets, address attitudes and actions that we struggle with even today. The valuable lessons the ancient writers have for people of the twenty-first century truly make them prophets for our time. Prophets for Our Time strikes a balance between scholarly study and practical exposition to bring these two prophetic books alive for modern readers. The result is a practical, readable book that clearly explains the meaning of the biblical text. Maps, charts, and suggestions for personal application and further study enhance the value of the book, making it a very useful tool for personal and group study. Endorsements: ""This volume models commendable biblical exposition. The author skillfully employs history, culture, language, and theology to clarify the original meaning. Not content to focus only on the past, he beckons the reader toward sensible personal application based on the original interpretation. I gladly commend this effort to anyone who craves to know what God said, what God meant by what He said to the first readers, and what spiritual lessons can be appropriately embraced today."" --Richard Mayhue, Senior Vice President and Dean, The Master's Seminary About the Contributor(s): Jarl Waggoner is a professional editor and writer whose published works number over four hundred. A graduate of Grace Theological Seminary, he has been engaged in Bible teaching ministries for over twenty years.