Leslie Allen's commentary on the Minor Prophets—Joel, Obadiah, Jonah, and Micah—brings these often overlooked Old Testament texts to life. Known for their powerful calls for social justice, these books are less studied and understood. Allen uses theological, historical, and literary insights to explore the messages these prophets shared with their Hebrew audiences and their relevance today for Christians.

Each book is introduced with a detailed overview of scholarly opinions, a select bibliography, and Allen's own translation, which is a noteworthy contribution to biblical studies. The commentary on Micah is particularly comprehensive, delving into themes and motifs that also appear in the other books. The introduction to Joel includes discussions on canonicity and textual criticism relevant to the entire volume.