The so-called “Minor Prophets” (twelve in number) are anything but minor as far as interest and insight are concerned. They are called that mostly because they are much shorter than the better known and influential “Major” prophets such as Isaiah, Jeremiah, and Ezekiel. In the history and literature of Israel they play a very significant…

Mike was a student of mine at Eastern University outside of Philly back in the 1980s. He came from Jersey and was an outstanding student who went on to theological school and to many years as Pastor in the up-East area around Philly and Boston. As a pastor he wrote regular insightful columns for local…