A-Z: Books of the Bible
- Micah
- Nahum
- Nehemiah
- Numbers
- Obadiah
- Philemon
- Philippians
- Proverbs
- Psalms
- Revelation
- Romans
- Ruth
- Song of Songs
- The Acts of the Apostles
- Titus
- Zechariah
- Zephaniah
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A-Z: Books of the Bible: Micah
Genre
OT Prophecy (minor prophets)Description
Contemporary of Hosea, Micah addresses Samaria and Jerusalem and denounces rulers, priests, prophets, the exploitation of the helpless, dishonesty in business and sham religion; later sees a glorious future for Jerusalem and that Bethlehem will give birth to a greater David (understood by Christians as Jesus).
Big ideas: Messiah
In the New Testament the area of Palestine occupied by the Samaritans.
The city on a hill (Mt. Zion) which King David captured and made the capital of Israel. It was the site of the Temple built by Solomon and of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. Today it is still a holy city for Jews, Christians and Muslims.
A person whose role is to carry out religious functions.
Someone who conveys God's message to human beings or speaks about the future sometimes through words alone, sometimes through dramatic actions.
A town south of Jerusalem. The birthplace of David and Jesus, over which the star hovered at the Nativity.
In the Old Testament the second king of Israel, after Saul, anointed by Samuel to be king.
Name originally given to disciples of Jesus by outsiders and gradually adopted by the Early Church.
The name given to the man believed by Christians to be the Son of God. Also given the title Christ, meaning 'anointed one' or Messiah. His life is recorded most fully in the Four Gospels.
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