| Author |
Anonymous |
| Title |
The Bible, King James version, Book 36: Zephaniah
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 72.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Zephaniah
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| Credits |
This eBook was produced by David Widger with the help of Derek Andrew's text from January 1992 and the work of Bryan Taylor in November 2002
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| Summary |
"The Bible, King James version, Book 36: Zephaniah" by Anonymous is a prophetic book that forms part of the Old Testament, written during the late 7th century BCE, when the Kingdom of Judah was experiencing decline and moral decay. The text serves as a call to repentance and emphasizes God's impending judgment on Judah and other nations for idolatry and immorality, ultimately conveying themes of divine wrath and restoration. Zephaniah's message unfolds through vivid descriptions of impending doom for Judah and its leaders due to their unfaithfulness to God, outlined in the first chapter, which proclaims a time of great distress and destruction. The prophet warns of judgments not only against Judah but also against surrounding nations like Moab and Assyria, highlighting their eventual desolation. However, amid the warnings of judgment, there is a promise of hope in the restoration of a faithful remnant who will worship God sincerely. The final chapter envisions a future where God will dwell among His people, bringing joy, salvation, and a renewed relationship, accentuating the dual themes of judgment and hope that run throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BS: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament
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| Subject |
Bible. Zephaniah
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
8036 |
| Release Date |
Apr 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 26, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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