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100 1 _aAnonymous
245 1 4 _aThe World English Bible (WEB): Joel
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2005-06-01
508 _aFrom www.ebible.org with slight reformatting by Martin Ward
520 _a"The World English Bible (WEB): Joel by Anonymous" is a prophetic book from the Hebrew Bible, likely written in the post-exilic period when the Jewish people were reestablishing their identity and faith. This text focuses on themes of repentance, divine judgment, and restoration as it addresses the calamities facing the people of Israel, calling them to turn back to God amidst despair and destruction. The Book of Joel outlines a series of visions and messages from God delivered through the prophet Joel. It begins with a vivid description of a devastating locust plague that symbolizes impending judgment and calls the people to mourn and repent. Joel urges the leaders and the community to gather in a solemn assembly to seek God’s mercy. The book transitions from lamentation to hope, promising restoration and blessings if the people turn back to God. It culminates in the promise of the outpouring of God's Spirit upon all people, indicating a time of renewal and a future hope for both Israel and the nations, emphasizing the all-encompassing nature of divine grace and the call to salvation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBible. Joel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8256
999 _c50238
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