by E.W. Bullinger
Mal
THE STRUCTURE OF THE BOOK AS A WHOLE.
( Division .)
Malachi 1:1-5. NATIONAL ELECTION.
Malachi 1:6 - Malachi 4:6. NATIONAL REJECTION.
For the Canonical order and place of the Prophets, see Appdx-1, and p. 1207
For the Chronological order of the Prophets, see Appdx-77.
For the Inter-relation of the Prophetic Books, see Appdx-78.
For the Formula of Prophetic utterance, see Appdx-82.
For the References to the Pentateuch by the Prophets, see Appdx-92.
For the Inter-relation of the Minor (or Shorter) Prophets, see p. 1206.
Malachi is one of the six undated Minor (or Shorter) Prophets. His book shows that the Temple-worship, with its sacrifices, &c., had been fully restored; but the ceremonial formalism and hypocrisy, which culminated in the days of our Lord""s ministry, are seen actively at work.