who wrote the book of joel

The Book of Joel was written by the prophet Joel, who identifies himself as "Joel, son of Pethuel" in the opening verse of the book (Joel 1:1). Joel is one of the twelve Minor Prophets in the Bible, and his book focuses on themes such as repentance, the day of the Lord, and future restoration. The exact dating of Joel's writing is uncertain, with scholarly estimates ranging from the 9th century BC to the post-exilic period after the construction of the Second Temple. Despite some debate about the timing, there is no significant dispute about Joel being the author. He was likely a prophet from the southern kingdom of Judah and his name means "The Lord Is God".