The Prophet Hosea - Difficult Lessons
Let us now turn to the Book of the 12 Minor Prophets itself. It opens with the Book of the Prophet Hosea. According to tradition, he belonged to the tribe of Reuben, Jacob's firstborn. Thus, in the B…
The twelve minor prophets
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“Trei Asar”—The Twelve Minor Prophets
After the destruction of the 1st Temple and during the early years of the 2nd Temple, the era of prophecy gradually draws to a close. At this time, the Supreme Jewish Court is established, comprising…
The Prophet Obadiah - The Least of the Prophets
The prophet Obadiah is included in the book “The Twelve Minor Prophets,” after Amos and before the prophet Jonah. He is considered the least of the Minor Prophets. His book has only one chapter. Oral…