Haggai
Purpose
Urges the returned exiles to rebuild the temple and assures them of the LORD's presence and coming glory.
Author
Haggai
Time Period
Written 520 BC, after the return from exile
Key Themes
- Rebuilding the temple
- Priorities
- God's presence
- Encouragement
- Future glory
Outline
Call to rebuild (1:1-15); the temple's coming glory (2:1-9); blessing for a defiled people (2:10-19); Zerubbabel chosen (2:20-23).