Obadiah's message was directed toward Edom. The dates of the Minor Prophets range from the ninth century before Christ to the fifth century before Christ. All of the Minor Prophets were servants of God who proclaimed His will to people in need of repentance. Although they were written hundreds of years ago, their writings are as up to date as today's newspaper. They deal with people and their problems.
Outward circumstances change, but people remain the same.
His book is a love story. Hosea loved his wife, Gomer, with all his heart. She, however, was unfaithful to him. She had many other lovers. Eventually, she left him and their children and went after men who gave her gifts.