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Chapter 3 - The Theology of the Book of Habakkuk

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  28 March 2024

Daniel C. Timmer
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Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids and Faculté de théologie évangélique, Montreal
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150 words: The books of Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah contain oracles that address problems in and around ancient Judah in ways that are as incisive and critical as they are optimistic and constructive. Daniel C. Timmer’s The Theology of Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah situates these books in their social and political contexts and examines the unique theology of each as it engages with imposing problems in Judah and beyond. In dialogue with recent scholarship, this study focuses on these books’ analysis and evaluation of the world as it is, focusing on both human beings and their actions and God’s commitment to purify, restore, and perfect the world. Timmer also surveys these books’ later theological use and cultural reception. Timmer also brings their theology into dialogue with concerns as varied as ecology, nationalism, and widespread injustice, highlighting the enduring significance of divine justice and grace for solid hope and effective service in our world.

50 words: This volume examines the powerful and poignant theology of the books of Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah. Daniel C. Timmer situates these books’ theology in their ancient Near Eastern contexts and traces its multifaceted contribution to Jewish and Christian theology and to broader cultural spheres, without neglecting its contemporary significance.

20 words: This volume draws out the theology of Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah, attending to their ancient contexts, past use and reception, and contemporary significance.

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Print publication year: 2024

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  • The Theology of the Book of Habakkuk
  • Daniel C. Timmer, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids and Faculté de théologie évangélique, Montreal
  • Book: The Theology of the Books of Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah
  • Online publication: 28 March 2024
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108651943.005
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  • The Theology of the Book of Habakkuk
  • Daniel C. Timmer, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids and Faculté de théologie évangélique, Montreal
  • Book: The Theology of the Books of Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah
  • Online publication: 28 March 2024
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108651943.005
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  • The Theology of the Book of Habakkuk
  • Daniel C. Timmer, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Grand Rapids and Faculté de théologie évangélique, Montreal
  • Book: The Theology of the Books of Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah
  • Online publication: 28 March 2024
  • Chapter DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108651943.005
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