The Books of Haggai and Zechariah [Paperback]

This 1920 text focuses on two of the last books of the Old Testament, prophetic writings which are essentially interconnected.The author of this 1920 text, Thomas Wilfred Crafer, wrote extensively on Christianity and the Bible. Here, he focuses on two of the last books of the Old Testament, prophetic writings which are essentially interconnected. To study Haggai and Zechariah side by side is always fruitful, and this is certainly the case for this work.The author of this 1920 text, Thomas Wilfred Crafer, wrote extensively on Christianity and the Bible. Here, he focuses on two of the last books of the Old Testament, prophetic writings which are essentially interconnected. To study Haggai and Zechariah side by side is always fruitful, and this is certainly the case for this work.This book was first published in 1920. Its author, Thomas Wilfred Crafer, wrote extensively on Christianity and the Bible. Here, he focuses on two of the last books of the Old Testament, prophetic writings which are essentially interconnected. To study Haggai and Zechariah side by side is always fruitful, and this is certainly the case for this work. Crafer guides the reader through the books, presenting a short history of Haggai and Zechariah before addressing each book in turn. For each, Crafer writes extensively of the prophets' personalities, their theology and their language. The shared and individual visions of the prophets are also dissected. Originally, this commentary was intended for students and general readers looking to become better acquainted with the context and themes of these two companion books. Today, Crafer's lucid and accessible scholarship will continue to impress and educate.1. General introduction; 2. Introduction to Haggai; 3. Haggai. Text and notes; 4. Introduction to Zechariah I-VIII; 5. Zechariah I-VIII. Text and notes; 6. Introduction to Zechariah IX-XIV; 7. Zechariah IX-XIV. text and notes; Index; Map: the Persian Empire (by permission of Mr John Murray).