Malachi
Summary Malachi is the last prophetic book of the Old Testament, rebuking formalized faith and urging a return to covenant faithfulness.
- Date written
- Mid-5th century BC (estimated)
- Historical period
- After the return from exile
Background
It is set in a community where the temple had been rebuilt but faith had grown cold and worship and ethics had collapsed.
Content
It rebukes the unfaithfulness of the priests and the people, calls for repentance, and emphasizes the day of the LORD and the promise of Elijah.