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Author: Cai Jintu Publisher: Bright Light Culture Dimensions: 150mm x 210mm Pages: 360 ISBN: 978-988-8716-82-1 [Synopsis] "Sorrow in Times of Prosperity. Hope in Times of Crisis." Dr. Cai Jintu’s latest work invites readers to explore the Books of the Minor Prophets, contemplating: "If the Minor Prophets were alive today, what would they say and challenge the people of our era?" For many, the Minor Prophets are distant and unfamiliar, perhaps even unheard of by those outside the Bible. This limited understanding of the Minor Prophets deprives the contemporary church of a crucial perspective: that amidst the currents of the times—be it political disputes, wealth and power, turbulent situations, wartime hardships, or widespread pandemics—God possesses a view distinct from the secular world. Consequently, His followers must also navigate and respond to current events with a unique and discerning approach. The Minor Prophets were ordinary individuals of their time, lacking power and influence. Yet, they bore witness that even in significant historical moments, ordinary people could stand tall and proclaim God's judgment and blessings to the world. Even if the world is filled with confusion, loss, ignorance, hardship, and sin, God speaks, calling people to listen. Not only in the past, but even today, the prophets' messages continue to inspire us to follow God's way amidst adversity. [Author Biography] Cai Jintu Ph.D. in Theology, Lutheran Theological Seminary, Hong Kong Author of "The Power of Velvet: Biblical, Historical, and Contemporary Reflections on the Powerless," "Words from the Valley of the Shadow: The Contemporary Significance of the Psalms," and numerous other works on biblical studies and church ministry.