Bible Geekery: Ranking the Minor Prophets by Entertainment Value - Episode 19

04/03/17 • 32 min

It's a weekday night. You want to sit back, chillax, and read a Minor Prophet. Which one will be the most fun!?!?!? This minisode answers that ageold question you didn't know you were asking. How do you rank the Minor Prophets in order of Entertainment Value?

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