Joel

History of The Book of Joel

The name "Joel" means "Jehovah is God." Other than his name and the fact that he was the son of Pethuel, there is little known about this man Joel, other than the fact that he wrote a very powerful book. Although it is not certain it seems that he prophesied around 800 BC during a time when Judah was experiencing prosperity and security. God w...

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Type of Jesus in The Book of Joel

Types and Shadows - In Joel the day of Jesus is at hand!...

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The New Testament and The Book of Joel

Joel described the coming day of the Lord. In the New Testament after the resurrection of Jesus Christ and on the day of Pentecost Peter rose to speak to the people of Israel regarding the last days. Peter described what they were seeing as that which was spoken by the prophet Joel (Acts 2:16). The church age has always been seen by Christians...

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Joel in the Picture Study Bible

Study Bible with information, images, and notes on many important subjects from the ancient world. Archaeological notes, geographical notes, ancient documents and manuscripts, cultural notes, theological notes, articles from scholars, information about ancient history, ancient customs, ancient temples, ancient monuments, and a close look at pe...

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Hebrew Name and Meaning The Book of Joel

Hebrew Name - Yo-el "Yahweh is God"...

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Chart of the Prophets of Israel and Judah

God raised up certain "prophets" who were His mouthpieces. They would speak out against their sin and idolatry and would continually warn of God's judgment. Some of the prophets spoke out in the North and some in the South, but God was faithfully warning them of certain catastrophe if they would not turn to him....

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Greek Name of The Book of Joel

Greek Name - Joel (Greek form of the Hebrew)...

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Author of The Book of Joel

Author - Joel (According to the Bible and Jewish Tradition)...

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Date of The Book of Joel

Date - 800 BC Approximately. Although it is not certain it seems that he prophesied around 800 BC during a time when Judah was experiencing prosperity and security. God was kind enough to give ample warning before such a devastating judgment....

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Outline of The Book of Joel

Quick Overview of Joel. – – 1: 1-2:27 – – The plague of locusts – – 2:38-3:21 – – the approaching day of the Lord....

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