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Anonymous |
| Title |
The Bible, King James version, Book 35: Habakkuk
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book_of_Habakkuk
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
This eBook was produced by David Widger with the help of Derek Andrew's text from January 1992 and the work of Bryan Taylor in November 2002
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| Summary |
"The Bible, King James version, Book 35: Habakkuk" by Anonymous is a prophetic book written during the late 7th century BCE. As part of the Old Testament, this text is a spiritual and religious commentary that addresses themes of justice, faith, and divine intervention. It contemplates the state of the world, particularly the injustices faced by the righteous and the empowerment of the wicked. In this brief but impactful prophetical work, Habakkuk engages in a conversation with God, expressing his confusion and grief over the violence and injustice he perceives in his society. He pleads for understanding regarding God's silence in the face of this wrongdoing, leading to the divine revelation that the Chaldeans, a ruthless nation, will be raised up to enact judgment. Throughout the text, Habakkuk grapples with the complexity of faith amid suffering and ultimately resolves to trust in God's plan, finding joy in divine strength despite the absence of material blessings or security. The book balances a poignant dialogue about human suffering with affirmations of faith, culminating in a powerful declaration of hope and trust in God's ultimate justice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BS: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament
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| Subject |
Bible. Habakkuk
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
8035 |
| Release Date |
Apr 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 26, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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