Habakkuk
Summary Habakkuk is a prophetic book that, through questions about the flourishing of evil and God’s answers, proclaims that “the righteous shall live by faith.”
- Date written
- Late 7th – early 6th century BC (estimated)
- Historical period
- Final years of the southern kingdom of Judah
Background
It is set amid the rise of Babylon and the threat of invasion, when questions were raised about justice and judgment.
Content
It explains God’s providence, pronounces woes, declares faith, and concludes with a prayer of praise.