Viewed against the backdrop of Assyrian supremacy, the Scythian
invasion, and independent power struggles preceding the emergence of the
neoBabylonian empire, Habakkuk and Zephaniah are two of the most
difficult books in the prophetic canon.Cyril J. Barber explores these
two muchneglected portions of Scripture in an effort to explain the
purpose of each. He examines first Habakkuk's teachings on injustice
and suffering. Then he discusses Zephaniah's emphasis on the kingdom
of God, noting God's plan regarding sin, judgment, and the salvation
of His people. Detailed outlines and versebyverse commentary make this
volume helpful to scholars and laymen alike who wish to discover the
truths found in the minor prophets and to apply their ageold teachings
to life in the twentieth century.