The Old Testament books of Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel and Daniel are known as the Major Prophets. The title has nothing to do with their importance or spiritual authority. They’re called “major” because their writings are longer and cover large stretches of history, prophecy, judgment and restoration.These five books were written by four prophets, since Lamentations is traditionally attributed to Jeremiah. Together they reveal God’s holiness, Israel’s rebellion, the rise and fall of