Part three of David Solomon’s lecture series on the Trei Asar, the twelve ‘minor’ prophets of Israel, examines the texts and themes of:
- Nachum,
- Habakkuk, and
- Tzephaniah.
While these three books are short in length, David explains the importance of each, their place in the prophetic continuum, and how they sit in relation to significant moments in biblical and world history.
The lecture delves into the prophets’ exploration of:
- the destruction of Assyria
- the rise of Babylonia
- the destruction of the enemies of Israel
- the destruction of sinners
- the fall of Jerusalem
- the need for teshuva and self-improvement
- justice for the nations
- divine justice
- the role of God in history
- the power of the God of Israel.
David provides a historical framework for each of the prophets. He reviews the details of their lives and puts the enormity of their words into context.
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