Malachi: A Prophet in Times of Despair connects the plight of the people returning from Babylon with challenges facing modern Christians, indicating the biblical hope and call to selfless obedience. In non-technical language, Baruch Maoz surveys the circumstances of the time, the book's characteristics, and its' place in the Bible. He explores the text, passage by passage, to draw out riches from the message, helping readers connect that word to life in today's world. Christians interested in Jewish Christian insights of an overlooked prophetic book, and Pastors seeking inspiration for preaching will find in Malachi: A Prophet in Times of Despair a helpful guide. Readers facing frustration, disappointment, marital stress, or spiritual malaise, will discover that Malachi's message shines on the dark places of life with God's amazing comfort, light and guidance.