Habakkuk / / by Robert D. Haak.

• Superior document: Supplements to Vetus Testamentum, v. 44
• Author: Haak, Robert D. 1949-
• Place / Publishing House: Leiden ;, New York : : E.J. Brill,, 1992.
• Year of Publication: 1992
• Language: English
• Series: Vetus Testamentum, Supplements 44.
• Physical Description: 1 online resource (188 pages).
• Notes: Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

The 7th century was a time of turmoil in the Near East. The demise of the long-dominant Assyrian empire led to struggles among the remaining powers. The small nation of Judah experienced conflict and confusion as it tried to survive the rapidly changing situation. Habakkuk examines the prophecy of Habakkuk to determine the role which this prophet played in the complex struggles of the period. Habakkuk begins with form- and text-critical examinations of the prophecy attributed to Habakkuk. These studies provide a clearer understanding of the text and enable the placement of this work within its historical context. A review of the international and internal political situation indicates that the prophecy relates to a specific period within late 7th-century Judah and that its author supported particular persons and policies within this setting. This recognition allows an examination of the roles which Habakkuk and other prophets played within Judahite society.

Table of Contents

Preliminary material -- Chapter One: The Text -- Chapter Two: Translation and Notes -- Chapter Three: The Setting -- Chapter Four: Conclusions -- Selected Bibliography -- Index of Biblical Passages -- Index of Authors.