Joel (prophet)

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See also Book of Joel.

Joel (יואל) was a prophet of ancient Israel whose prophecies are recorded in the brief Biblical book that bears his name. His name occurs only once in the Old Testament. In New Testament lore, his prophesy of the outpouring of God's spirit upon all flesh is quoted by the apostle Peter in Acts chapter 2. He lived anywhere from the 800's to the 400's BCE Certain date is unknown.

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