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Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi: An Introduction and Commentary is unavailable, but you can change that!

Three neglected but important prophets receive a fresh and penetrating analysis in this introduction and commentary. For each prophet’s work, Joyce Baldwin first considers the general issues of author, text and message, then offers a passage-by-passage commentary. “Considerable attention has been given in the book to background material, and proper consideration is accorded to the views of those...

There is a marked contrast between Haggai and his contemporary Zechariah. If Haggai was the builder, responsible for the solid structure of the new temple, Zechariah was more like the artist, adding colourful windows with their symbolism, gaiety and light. To make sure that their symbolism is rightly understood an interpreting angel acts as guide, adding in some cases a message that goes far beyond what could be deduced from the visions. The short introduction (1:1–6), and
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