Joel introduction commentary commentary critical and. The book relates nothing about joel except his name and that of his father. David allan hubbard from joel s arresting imagery to amoss ringing indictments, these prophetic words never fail to awaken and instruct their reader. Its hard know his exact time, because joel doesnt mention any other kings or prophets. Joel is the one who introduces the day of the lord in prophecy. Joel was written because of a locust plague described in chap. The key phrase in the book of joel is the day of the lord. The first verse of this short book names joel jehovah is god the son of pethuel as author. Joel s warnings joel 1 february 12 in its introductory notes on this prophecy, the nelson study bible states. The result is a bible commentary of the quality and originality readers have come to expect of the renowned anchor bible series. Yonder from the mountaintop of the beginning of written prophecy, this man looked down through the centuries, seeing further than any other prophet sawhe saw the day of the lord. An even greater judgment god used this locust judgment to point to an even greater judgment that would come in the future.
Like all scripture, the book of joel is the word of god. Resources for the book of joel check the scripture index for links and study resources pertaining to specific pericopes. Joel chapter 3 matthew henry complete commentary on. Intro to joel biblica the international bible society. In the two speeches that make up this book, joel uses an agricultural crisis to measure his audiences knowledge of its god, warn them of.
Joel 3 in the close of the foregoing chapter we had a gracious promise of deliverance in mount zion and jerusalem. Little is known about joel, a prophet from judah perhaps jerusalem. The prophets are arguably the most difficult biblical books to understand. It is a foolish fancy which some of the jews have, that this joel the prophet was. In the two speeches that make up this book, joel uses an agricultural crisis to measure his audiences knowledge of its god, warn them of a worse disaster if they ignore his preaching, and express his conviction that all faithful judahites would someday enjoy a secure future. Check out my 3part teaching on how to do a bible study. Since the book of joel contains no clear indications as to when it was written, it is exceedingly difficult to date the book. The pulpit commentary relates some information from pseudoepiphanius, who, in his lives of the prophets. The impetus for the book of joel was a devastating swarm of locusts which came through the land of judah in the days of joel. Overview of the book of joel third millennium ministries. Nothing is known about the prophet joel whose name this book bears.
Joel calls the inhabitants of judah and jerusalem to lament and return to the lord during a time of national disaster. Both the book of hosea and the book of joel provide solid support for the dispensational position of maintaining a distinction. These prophecies have been quoted by several prophets and have relevance to multiple generations, especially those living in the last days. The name means the lord is god and refers to at least a dozen men in the ot. Introduction to joel by matthew henry blue letter bible. Study scripture verses with commentary, concordances, and use highlighting, underlining, take notes in the bible.
God compares the past to the future in the book of joel. Commentary samples in chicago style introduction this short guide shows how to cite all of the commentaries in our collection, and we included a sample from each commentary set. Joels familiarity with this area and the worship in the temple suggests that he lived in judah, possibly even in the city of jerusalem itself. Joel summary we have detailed a brief summary of the book of joel for bible study or sunday school lessons. The book of joel is part of the hebrew bible, one of twelve prophetic books known as the twelve minor prophets. Read joe intro commentary using wesleys explanatory notes. He is not mentioned outside the books of joel and acts. Lightfoot gives, because he speaks of the same judgments of locusts, and drought. Joel meaning one to whom jehovah is god, that is, worshipper of jehovah seems to have belonged to judah, as no reference occurs to israel.
The locust plague was only a forerunner of much greater judgment in the coming day of yahweh. Bible scholars are divided over the meaning of the locusts in joel. Their assumed recognition of geopolitical events and places along with many cultural idoms sarcasm, puns, imagery, et al leave the modern reader often confused and left with the impression that. The niv study bible biblica the international bible.
Dating the book relies solely on canonical position, historical allusions, and linguistic elements. Often faith cries out and mourns, because it knows what can be, what should be, and what will be, but it never dismisses what is. No further details are given about him anywhere in scripture. Key personalities are joel and the people of judah. In the 1611 king james bible, the book of joel is formed by three chapters. The book of joel centers on prophecies that joel made after the land of judah was afflicted with a severe drought and a plague of locusts. Most scholars date the book after the exile to babylon 586 b. Book of joel bible study chapter 1 locuts, destruction. Joel is bright and flowing, his imagery and language are fine driver, introduction to the literature of the old testament. For the day of the lord is at hand, and as a destruction from the almighty shall it come joel 1.
Unlike the other books, joel tells us a story about a terrible plague of locusts that seems to traverse across time. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of joel. What is the book of joel about and how does it apply to us today. Study the bible online using commentary on joel introduction and more. Top 5 commentaries on the book of joel ligonier ministries. In other words, god says, nothing like this has ever happened in your lifetime, or in your fathers lifetime. Each introduction to each book of the bible is different.
Book of joel bible study chapter 2 the day of the lord. The prophet joel is identified only as joel son of pethuel joel 1. The book gives us no other information about the prophet, and he is mentioned nowhere else in scripture. A huge plague of locusts connected with a great drought gave the occasion for writing this book. The greek septuagint and latin vulgate versions follow the hebrew masoretic text, titling this book after joel the prophet, the recipient of the message from god 1. The jewish canon lumps all together as the twelve and divides joel into four chapters. Besides this very short message we do not know anything about the person and circumstances of joel s life. Introduction to the book of the prophet joel joel, the son of pethuel, the second of the twelve minor prophets, was, as is said, of the tribe of reuben, and city of bethoran. The book of joel accounts for justice over evil in a form thats unique to the other old testament prophets. The book of joels importance to the canon of scripture stems from its being the first to develop an oftmentioned biblical idea. Joel with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. The book of joel teaches about the power of the combined prayers and fasting of gods people during a time of great difficulty in israels history.
In greek the title is simply a transliteration of the hebrew iwhl ii. Book of joel overview insight for living ministries. The niv study bible biblica the international bible society. Joel s prophecy has an unexpectedly familiar ring to it. Everetts 2011 edition of study notes on the holy scriptures is a culmination of thirty years of personal bible study.
There have been many guesses as to the time of when joel lived. In this way the prophet shows how great and unparalleled this dearth, which he fore. Commentary on the book of joel by matthew henry old. He has earned degrees from east texas baptist college, southwestern baptist theological seminary, and trinity evangelical divinity school and has done postgraduat. The book of job introduction the book of job has long been praised as a masterpiece of literature. Faith isnt removed from the reality, but rooted deeply within great tragedy. The book of joel has striking linguistic parallels to the language of amos, micah, zephaniah, jeremiah and ezekiel. Patterson for one states that, he wrote with a pure classical yet logical style, distinguished by its clarity, flow of thought, and beauty of expression. The biblical book of joel is relevant to our latetwentiethcentury world because it. Title the greek septuagint and latin vulgate versions follow the hebrew masoretic text, titling this book after joel the prophet, the recipient of the message from god 1. Challenging to scholars and enlightening to laypeople, mark 18 is an invaluable tool for anyone reading the gospel story. Introduction to the book of joel the theme running through the book of joel is, the day of the lord is coming.
Some consider them symbolic of an approaching army while others think they. You could win a copy of the nlt illustrated study bible. Tomorrow, if all literature was to be destroyed and it was left to me to retain one work only, i should save job. The first chapter describes the desolation caused by an inroad of locustsone of the. Joel 1 commentary james burton coffman commentaries on the. Study the bible online using commentary on joe intro and more.
This section contains concise background information, summaries, interpretation principles and practical applications for each section and book of the old and new testaments of the bible. The notes are unique in that they are designed to guide its readers into the biblical text using proposed outlines that follow the redemptive themes of the holy bible, so that a person knows what a passage of scripture is saying in respect to the overall theme or. Most commentaries with the exception of the new expositors bible commentary and the new interpreters bible commentary are cited as books in a series. The greek septuagint lxx, and latin vulgate versions follow the hebrew masoretic text, titling this book after joel the prophet, the. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. An overview of the book of joel sermon by christopher. The blue letter bible ministry and the blb institute hold to the historical, conservative christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy of scripture. Introduction united states conference of catholic bishops. See the ot at a glance and nt at a glance pages for a brief one or two sentence overview of each book. Joel was just a messenger, a spiritual currier entrusted with a message from god. Introductions vary in length and reflect both the nature of the material itself and the strengths and interests of contributing editors. The prophet joel cannot be identified with any of the 12 other figures in the ot who have the same name. Commentary samples in chicago style northwestern college. You can find the best commentary on joel for you using the tools on the right side.
Text commentaries by john macarthur john macarthur is the pastorteacher of grace community church in sun valley, california, as well as an author, conference. Joel 1 commentary, one of over 110 bible commentaries freely available, this commentary, by the leading authority in the church of christ, presents a verse level look at the bible. This website provides the introductions to the books of the bible that are found in the niv study bible. Video series bible book introduction videos english bible book introduction videos. We are altogether uncertain concerning the time when this prophet prophesied. The key to the prophecy of joel is found near the front door. The locust plague was only a forerunner of much greater judgment in. Joel was probably the first of the so called writing prophets. Joel was the first to mention this and as we continue through this book well see this theme expanded and elaborated upon. The book of joel is often noted for its rich poetic5 imagery.
This commentary has been through advanced checking. The day of the lord is a technical expression in scripture which is fraught with meaning. A new translation with introduction and commentary, vol. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. The genre of joel is narrative and prophetic oracle. Book of joel, second of 12 old testament books that bear the names of the minor prophets. Making full use of this tragedy for the kingdom of god, joel likens gods coming judgment to the swarming of locusts. Introduction to the book of joel, old testament seminary teacher manual 2014 joel, old testament seminary teacher manual.
Bible commentary on the book of joel, introduction, by dr. Jeremiah has developed a highly informative video introduction for each book of the bible that summarizes the books core message along with its historical and spiritual background. He is married to the former peggy rutta and they have three children and six grandchildren. Joel has much to say about this future time of judgment.
This video is a brief introduction to the book of the prophet joel. The term indicates the short length of the text in relation to longer prophetic texts known as the major prophets. Samuel rolles driver 18461914, the books of joel and amos with introduction and commentary. The book of joel 8 page introductory commentary excerpt. Because amos begins his prophecy with that wherewith joel concludes his, the lord shall roar out of zion, but for the reason dr. The greek septuagint and latin vulgate versions follow the hebrew masoretic text, titling this book after joel the prophet, the recipient of the message from god. The prophet joel echoed a warning of approaching judgment when god would punish the wicked and reward the faithful.
A summary, synopsis or recap is a shortened version of the original. William foxwell albright and david noel freedman new york. Lament over these terrible circumstances is key within the book of joel joel 2. This is an introduction to the book of joel, and what you can expect from the miniseries. Commentary on joel 1 by matthew henry blue letter bible. Lightfoot gives, because he speaks of the same judgments of locusts, and.
These prophecies tell of many signs to precede the second coming of the savior, especially a great outpouring of the spirit upon all flesh see joel 2. Hear this, ye old men ye that have seen and remember many things. Crenshaw captures the ominous, yet hopeful spirit of joel s prophecy in his new translation and commentary. References to informative introductions and helpful major notes for each book of the bible that can only be found in the jeremiah study bible. Some scientists say the book has been written around 400 bc or even later. Scholars have offered various dates for the writing of the book of joel, from early preexilic times that is, before the exile of judah to babylon to as late as 350 b. Sometimes the key is at the front door of the book. The jeremiah study bible website exclusive online content.
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