The Book of Hosea

The Book of Hosea is the 28th book of the Bible. It was written around 755-725 BC and is one of the twelve Minor Prophets in the Old Testament. The name "Hosea" means "salvation." This prophet from the Northern Kingdom conveys the message of God’s love,...

The Book of Isaiah

The Book of Isaiah is the 23rd book of the Bible. It was written around the 8th century BCE, during a time of great turmoil in the ancient Near East. The name of the book comes from its author, Isaiah, a prophet whose name means "Yahweh is salvation." The prophet...

The Book of Jeremiah

The Book of Jeremiah is the 24th book of the Bible. It is thought to have been written between 627 and 586 BC. The book is named after its primary author, Jeremiah, who was a prophet during the period leading up to the Babylonian exile of the Israelites. Jeremiah is...

The Book of Job

The Book of Job is the 18th book of the Bible. It is a poetic dialogue set within a prose framework and is noted for its deep exploration of human suffering and the nature of God’s justice. The author of Job is unknown, though the text implies that they were...

The Book of Joel

The Book of Joel is the 29th book of the Bible. It was written around 835-800 BC The book is named after its author, the prophet Joel, whose name means "Yahweh is God." Notable parts of this book include Joel’s vivid descriptions of a locust plague, a call to...