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050		4	_aBS
100	1		_aAnonymous
245	1	4	_aThe World English Bible (WEB): Malachi
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
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): Malachi" by Anonymous is a religious text that can be classified as a prophetic book, likely written during the post-exilic period of ancient Israel, around the 5th century BCE. This book delivers a series of messages from God through the prophet Malachi, addressing issues of faithfulness, worship, and justice among the Israelites. It presents themes of divine love, judgment, and the call for genuine devotion. In "The World English Bible (WEB): Malachi," the prophet Malachi conveys God's discontent with the people of Israel, particularly the priests, for their lackluster worship and moral failures. The book opens with a reminder of God's love for Israel, followed by a stern indictment of their polluted offerings and the treachery against one another. Through various admonitions, God calls for a return to proper sacrifice and adherence to His commandments. The narrative also anticipates the coming of a messenger who will prepare the way for the Lord and promises a future day of judgment. As it unfolds, Malachi emphasizes the importance of sincere worship and integrity in both personal and communal relationships, culminating in the assurance of future restoration for those who remain faithful. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aBible. Malachi
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8266
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