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The book of Habakkuk has much to teach us about suffering and complaint, faith and fear, and the fidelity of God in times of trouble; it generates reflection on prayer, peace, violence, and faithfulness. In this volume—one of the few commentaries examining Habakkuk by itself—Heath Thomas explores this overlooked Old Testament prophet in order to hear God’s address for us today. Utilizing...

Reading for transformation, then, is a Trinitarian movement into which we are drawn. As we read for transformation, the Lord ushers readers to a richer understanding and love of both God and the world. Such reading will be alert to (at least) four interweaving threads throughout the tapestry of this commentary: 1. Attention to the historical, philological, literary, and theological context of Habakkuk enables one to hear God’s address. Yahweh, who is revealed as Israel’s God and pictured as Israel’s
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