The second book of the Minor Prophets; the twenty-ninth book of the Old Testament; the twenty-ninth book of the Bible.
Author: Joel, specifically named in Joel 1:1.
Audience: Though little is known about the specific context of Joel’s writing, he most likely wrote to Jewish people living throughout Judah during the reign of King Joash. They had witnessed the ungodliness of their leaders and neighbors, the military conquests of northern enemies, as well as God’s judgments through natural means such as locusts. Joel referred to many of these events, using them to call people to repent and return to the Lord and His ways.
Date: Most likely during the reign of King Joash, approximately 835 to 796 BC.