Malachi
Malachic. 430 BCE
Malachi's promise of a returning Elijah became the bridge between Old and New Testaments — the Gospels identify John the Baptist as this Elijah figure.
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Why It Matters
Malachi's promise of a returning Elijah became the bridge between Old and New Testaments — the Gospels identify John the Baptist as this Elijah figure. The book's closing words about turning the hearts of fathers to children resonate across religious traditions.