Habakkuk and Zephaniah

"In this commentary on Habakkuk and Zephaniah, Dr. Peter Ho has combined incisive biblical exegesis, robust theological reflection, and astute cultural observation. Rev. Darryl Chan Prinsep Street Presbyterian Church, Singapore Dr. Ho's well-informed scholarship and deeply reflective spirituality create an enriching commentary that is faithful to the historical texts and relevant to the current situation. Clement M. S. Chia, PhD Singapore Bible College Here is a commentary that builds a festoon of bridges: bridges between the ancient world of the Bible and the oracles of the prophets; bridges between scholarship and ministry; and bridges between the everyday realities of ancient West Asia and Asia today. Havilah Dharamraj, PhD South Asia Institute of Advanced Christian Studies, Bangalore With a careful attention to their literary form and setting, and placing them in their cultural context, Dr. Peter Ho's expert guidance opens up the books of Habakkuk and Zephaniah. David G. Firth, PhD Trinity College, Bristol, UK Dr. Ho's commentary on Habakkuk and Zephaniah offers many applications for the modern world, with specific reference to the Asian context. I highly recommend this book to all readers, especially pastors, ministers of the word, and seminary students. Patrick Fung, PhD OMF International Peter Ho aims to ""demystify"" Habakkuk and Zephaniah, who can seem rather imposing prophets. What significant prophets these are, and how helpful Peter Ho is in enabling readers to engage with them! John Goldingay, DD Fuller Theological Seminary, California, USA Dr. Peter Ho's commentary offers an excellent introduction into a relatively unfamiliar portion of Scripture and also invites the reader to dig deep for buried treasure. Gilbert Soo Hoo, PhD Singapore Bible College Through the accessible bridges that Dr. Ho builds for readers of these books, God's word from the ancient Near East comes alive in its relevance for the modern Far East! Jerry Hwang, PhD Singapore Bible College Whether you are a scholar, pastor, student, or interested lay person, I highly recommend reading this book if you seek to gain a deeper understanding of these often-neglected biblical books. Peter Lau, PhD Seminari Theoloji Malaysia and Equip Gospel Ministries As a pastor who must preach regularly, I believe that this commentary will greatly help preachers. Peter has worked hard to give us both the context of the times and the relevance for today. Rev. Chua Seng Lee Bethesda Bedok Tampines Church, Singapore Dr. Peter Ho's book is extremely well-written and is enhanced by a host of well-chosen graphic illustration of topics that occur in the texts. I commend it unreservedly. Gordon McConville, PhD University of Gloucestershire, UK Dr. Peter Ho brings his expertise on the Psalms to this terrific commentary on the prophetic books of Habakkuk and Zephaniah, which will be invaluable to all who desire to understand, to live out, and to teach these books. Anthony R. Petterson, PhD Morling College and Australian College of Theology, Sydney Readers of this volume will be greatly helped in their understanding of Habakkuk and Zephaniah. There are many insightful and challenging applications for the contemporary Southeast Asian context. Philip Satterthwaite, PhD Biblical Graduate School of Theology, Singapore Proving that the messages of the Minor Prophets are far from obsolete, Dr. Peter Ho deftly guides us through the books of Habakkuk and Zephaniah, bringing their messages clearly into focus. Daniel C. Timmer, PhD Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, Michigan, USA"