Why is Zechariah and Malachi at the end of the Old Testament?

Several scholars consider both Zechariah 9–14 and Malachi to be anonymous and were therefore placed at the end of the Book of the Twelve.

What is the significance of Malachi in the Bible?

Malachi exposes Israel’s corruption, but it also offers hope. Even after exile, God promises to purify a faithful remnant and establish a new Jerusalem. Malachi exposes Israel’s corruption, but it also offers hope. Even after exile, God promises to purify a faithful remnant and establish a new Jerusalem.

Why is the book of Malachi not in the Bible?

Why are there no books in the Old Testament from Malachi (about 400 B.C.) to the time of Jesus Christ? Matthews: The reason there are no books in the Bible during this period of time is because, so far as we know, there were no inspired prophets among the Jewish people in Palestine.

Who is the last prophet of Old Testament?

Malachi
Judaism considers Malachi to be the last of the biblical prophets, but believes that the Messiah will be a prophet and that there will possibly be other prophets alongside him. In Mandaeanism, John the Baptist is considered the last prophet.

What is the prophecy of Haggai and Zechariah?

(late 6th century bce) of Haggai and Zechariah, prophets who announced that Yahweh would restore the kingdom and the messianic vision would come to pass. Prerequisite to that messianic age was the rebuilding of the Temple (which was viewed as heaven on earth).

Is Malachi the last book of the Old Testament?

The Book of Malachi, also called The Prophecy of Malachias, the last of 12 books of the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) that bear the names of the Minor Prophets, grouped together as the Twelve in the Jewish canon.

How many years was it from Malachi to Jesus?

four hundred years
Between Malachi and Matthew, four hundred years passed in the Holy Land for which we have no prophetic record. Much happened during this period that affects our understanding of the New Testament, so it is important to be familiar with at least the major events that occurred in this intertestamental period.

Which prophet ministered toward the end of the restoration period?

22 Cards in this Set

Jeremiah ministered to the captives in Babylon by letter and to the remnant remaining with him in Judah.	true
The last prophet of the Restoration period was	Malachi
A book of the Law was found in the Temple during whose reign?	Josiah’s
The earliest prophet of the Restoration period was	Haggai