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The Book of Joel

Joel is the 29th book of the Bible and is found in the Old Testament. It is the second of the 12 Minor* Prophets in the Hebrew scriptures' Book of the Twelve.  The book of Joel consists of three chapters.


*Minor does not denote inferior, rather it means fewer or shorter writings.

Who was Joel?

Not much is known about Joel. He was a prophet whose name means "the Lord is God". He was the son of Pethuel and was a prophet to the Southern Kingdom of Judah.

What is the book of Joel about?

In this short book, Joel speaks of consequences of not listening and following instructions, regret for wrongdoing and then restoration.

Why was the book of Joel written?

Joel was written as a warning before the Day of the Lord. It also speaks of mercy, grace, forgiveness, and hope for the future.

Faith-based activities for youth study of the Bible book of Joel

Lessons for learning from Joel the prophet and Joel the peacock.

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References:

Encyclopædia Britannica, inc. (n.d.). Book of joel. Encyclopædia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Book-of-Joel


English Standard Version Bible. (2001). ESV Online. https://esv.literalword.com/


King James Version Version. (2011). BibleGateway.com. http://www.biblegateway.com/versions/

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New Revised Standard Version. (1990). Minneapolis: Augsberg Fortress


With an introd. by Lloyd E. Berry. (15601969). The Geneva Bible, a facsimile of the 1560 edition. Madison: University of Wisconsin Press, 1969.

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