Editing Major prophet (section)

==Period of Prophecy==
All the books of the major prophets took place during the "Period of Prophecy", which covers the time from the entrance of the Israelites into the [[Land of Israel]] until the [[Babylonian captivity]] of Judah. It is understood from all versions of the books that during this time, the four major prophets were chosen by God to be spoken to and speak the divine word to the people.<ref>Gunda, Masiiwa Ragies. "Prediction and Power: Prophets and Prophecy in the Old Testament and Zimbabwean Christianity." Exchange (Leiden, Netherlands) 41.4 (2012): 335-51. Web.</ref>

=== Isaiah ===
The Book of Isaiah tells primarily of prophecies of the judgments awaiting nations that are persecuting [[Kingdom of Judah|Judah]].

=== Jeremiah ===
The Book of Jeremiah was written as a message to the Jews in exile in Babylon, explaining the disaster of exile as God's response to Israel's pagan worship.

=== Lamentations ===
The Book of Lamentations tells of the mourning the desertion of the city by God, its destruction, and the ultimate return of the divinity.

=== Ezekiel ===
The Book of Ezekiel tells of the judgements on Israel and the nation and also the future blessings of Israel.

=== Daniel ===
The Book of Daniel tells of God's plans to save all Israel in their present oppression, just as he saved Daniel from his enemies.