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OT232 A Survey of Amos, Joel, Obadiah, and Malachi is unavailable, but you can change that!

Continuing where his previous course left off, Dr. Baker starts his discussion of the background, themes, and structures of the Minor Prophets with Amos. By highlighting specific poetic devices, he illuminates the prophet’s message and its relevance for today. Dr. Baker also surveys the books of Obadiah, Joel, and Malachi—always emphasizing how you can apply the prophetic wisdom of God’s Word to...

A later prophet, Zechariah, in 14:5, refers back to this event. He says, “You shall flee as you fled from the earthquake in the days of King Uzziah.” So this is something famous in the lore of Israel. The problem is, we don’t know exactly when it was. It was right in the forefront of their cultural memory, but we’re not sure of the exact date. But the earthquake played a vital role in their national psyche.