by Bible Story Graphics | Dec 9, 2019 | Uncategorized
Title Following the lead of the Hebrew Masoretic text (MT), the title of the book is derived from the principal character, Jonah (meaning “dove”), the son of Amittai (1:1). Both the Septuagint (LXX) and the Latin Vulgate (Vg.) ascribe the same name. Author and Date...
by Bible Story Graphics | Dec 7, 2019 | Uncategorized
Title The book is named after the prophet who received the vision (1:1). Obadiah means “servant of the Lord” and occurs 20 times in the OT, referring to many other OT individuals. Obadiah is the shortest book in the OT and is not quoted in the NT. Author and Date...
by Bible Story Graphics | Dec 6, 2019 | Uncategorized
Title As with each of the Minor Prophets, the title comes from the name of the prophet to whom God gave His message (1:1). Amos’ name means “burden” or “burden-bearer.” He is not to be confused with Amoz (“stout, strong”), the father of Isaiah (Is 1:1). Author and...
by Bible Story Graphics | Dec 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Book of JOEL Title The Greek Septuagint (LXX) and Latin Vulgate (Vg.) versions follow the Hebrew Masoretic Text (MT), titling this book after Joel the prophet, the recipient of the message from God (1:1). The name means “the Lord is God” and refers to at least a...
by Bible Story Graphics | Dec 4, 2019 | Uncategorized
The Book of HOSEA Title The title is derived from the main character and author of the book. The meaning of his name, “salvation,” is the same as that of Joshua (cf. Nu 13:8, 16) and Jesus (Mt 1:21). Hosea is the first of the 12 Minor Prophets. “Minor” refers to the...
