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Chaos, Kingship, Councils, and Couriers: A Reading of Habakkuk 2:1-4 in its Biblical and Near Eastern Context

Haring, James W, III
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1373496663

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2013, Master of Arts, Ohio State University, Near Eastern Languages and Cultures.
Habakkuk 2:4b is a prominent proof-text in several early Judaic writings. This thesis analyzes Hab 2:4 along with the preceding three verses and the rest of the book of Habakkuk. This analysis is conducted in light of the kingship and council of Yahweh, closely related institutions which frame the issues raised by the book of Habakkuk and lay the foundation for an analysis of 2:1-4. The kingship of Yahweh demonstrates the link between Yahweh's battle with the sea in Habakkuk 3 and the problem of injustice raised in in Habakkuk 1, while the council of Yahweh provides an important backdrop to Habakkuk's intercession in ch. 1 and to the messenger-witness of Hab 2:1-4. This thesis concludes that Hab 2:1-4 describes the speedy delivery of legally confirmed tablets by a messenger whose faithful testimony will result in the survival of the righteous.
Samuel Meier, Dr. (Advisor)
Daniel Frank, Dr. (Committee Member)
100 p.
Ancient Languages; Bible; Biblical Studies; Judaic Studies; Near Eastern Studies; Religion; Theology
Habakkuk; Hab 2-4b; Hab 2-1-4

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  • Haring, III, J. W. (2013). Chaos, Kingship, Councils, and Couriers: A Reading of Habakkuk 2:1-4 in its Biblical and Near Eastern Context [Master's thesis, Ohio State University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1373496663

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Haring, III, James. Chaos, Kingship, Councils, and Couriers: A Reading of Habakkuk 2:1-4 in its Biblical and Near Eastern Context. 2013. Ohio State University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1373496663.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Haring, III, James. "Chaos, Kingship, Councils, and Couriers: A Reading of Habakkuk 2:1-4 in its Biblical and Near Eastern Context." Master's thesis, Ohio State University, 2013. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1373496663

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