The book of Malachi is seldom referenced in Christian devotion or worship, with a rare

exception being its use as an offering appeal during public worship. But is there more to

Malachi than an offering appeal? Furthermore, what is the purpose of the strong curse at the

end of the text that leads many Jewish people to this day to avoid ending the reading of the

book with its last verse?

In “Blessing and Cursing in Malachi: A Reader-Oriented Approach,” the text of Malachi is

explored to unc...