Prophet whose book is the tenth in the order of the Twelve Minor Prophets. Haggai lived in the post-exilic (Shivat Zion) period (sixth century BCE). In the book's two chapters, Haggai urges Zerubbabel, govenor of Judah, and Joshua the high priest to resume construction of the Temple. With the Temple's completion, he encourages the people, who are disappointed by its modest appearance, telling them that its significance is not determined by its size. The book concludes with a prophecy of the fall of the non-Jewish kingdoms and God's choice of Zerubbabel to be His messenger of the Restoration.
