Who was Malachi? | THE LAST PROPHET, Class 1 | Malachi 1:1

In this opening class of The Last Prophet, we step back before entering the text itself to explore the world of Malachi. Who was Malachi? Was “Malachi” a personal name, or a title? When did he live, and what was happening in the life of the Jewish people at that moment in history? Together we examine the historical backdrop of the Second Temple period, the spiritual climate that gave rise to the final prophetic voice of Tanach, and why the message of the emerges at such a pivotal turning point. This class sets the stage for the entire series by helping us understand the prophet, his audience, and the world into which his message was first spoken. 0:00 Intro 4:55 How Malachi fits into the Tanach 13:25 Did prophecy end after the First Temple? 17:55 How do we know when Malachi lived and prophesied? 20:30 Who was Malachi? Megillah 15a 39:45 Commentary of Benayahu 43:35 Are Ezra and Nechemyah (Nehemiah) two books or one? (How many books in Tanach?) 46:40 Malachi 1:1 49:30 Targum Yonatan on Malachi 1:1 55:25 Commentary of Radak 🔔 Subscribe for weekly Torah insights and prophetic studies! 💬 Questions or comments? Drop them below! 👍 Like and subscribe for more deep dives into Jewish prophecy and classic commentators. Become a channel member! Click "Join" on my channel homepage:    / @rabbirafimollot   To join this class live in the virtual studio, contact me via email at: [email protected] (You can also ask to join my mailing list for updates about upcoming classes.) Facebook:   / rabbirafimollot   Want to shop for Artscroll Judaica while supporting this channel? Use my affiliate link and I will earn a commission for any items purchased: https://artscroll.com/REBBIRAFI To support this channel directly (not tax deductible): -Donate via credit card here: https://buy.stripe.com/14kaGmeDx9qx9G... -Zelle or PayPal to [email protected] I do all my streams on StreamYard and I am a big fan of the service. You can use this referral link to sign up for a free account. Let me know if you need help or a walk-through. https://streamyard.com/pal/d/54766572...