Rash, AnsleAuthor: Ansley F. Rash The 12 books of the Minor Prophets contain an outline of the Divine Plan for our nation and reveal the end from the beginning. FROM THE INTRODUCTION The Old Testament writings generally referred to as the Minor Prophets are apt to be neglected by students of Scripture. This is a pity because each one of the twelve books has a stirring message for our day and generation and amply repays careful and prayerful study. Incidentally it might be well to point out that the minor prophets are so called because their books are shorter than those of the Major Prophets and not because they are of lesser importance. The significance of prophecy needs re-emphasis in these days of confusion and chaos. It contains an outline of the Divine plan and purpose for our nation and the world in general; it reveals the end from the beginning increases faith and gives much-needed courage and confidence for the future. Prophecy fulfilled in history clearly indicates that God in heaven andy F.