Book Introduction
Habakkuk
Written by
The Author
— A prophet who dared to argue with God — and got answers that changed everything
Attributed to the prophet. Nothing else is known about him. The book's dialogue format is unique among the prophets.
610s–600s BC
The people of
To wrestle honestly with the question of why God allows evil — and to find faith on the other side of the argument
What's It About?
doesn't preach to the people — he argues with God. First complaint: 'Why do you let injustice in Judah go unpunished?' God's answer: 'I'm sending Babylon.' Second complaint: 'Wait — Babylon is WORSE than us! How is that just?' God's answer: 'Trust me. The righteous will live by faith.' The book ends with one of the most stunning declarations of faith in Scripture.
Key Themes
Life Topics
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