After conquering northern Israel in 722 BCE, the Assyrians spawned centuries of political intrigue and laid the foundations for future unscrupulous kingdoms and a idolatrous people.1 Once the Babylonian empire overthrew Josiah, the king of Judah. , Habakkuk began to compose a prophetic book, questioning the ways of God. Above all, Habakkuk did not understand why “evil bypassed righteousness”2; he believed that the ungodliness of the world did not correspond to a supposedly righteous God.3 Throughout his story, this biblical prophet came to understand that “the righteous, through his faith, shall live” (Hb 2:4 ). Eventually discovering that righteousness and faith in God lead to righteousness, Habakkuk cried out to the people of Judah through his prophetic words, assuring that divine intervention would eradicate wickedness and oppression. Accordingly, other canonical prophetic books interpret Yahweh's will during times of socialization or oppression. political crisis.4 Many minor prophets wrote during one of three critical periods: the Assyrian crisis, the Babylonian threat, or the post-xilic readjustment.5 During the Babylonian threat of the late 7th century, Habakkuk served as a link between God and humanity. . The Assyrian kingdom, led by Shalmanasar V, forced the people of Judah into harsh conditions through merciless deportation. Over time, political drama spread throughout the region. After 612 BCE, when Assyria fell to Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon, Habakkuk wrote his prophetic book, focusing on the agony of humanity's struggle to progress in such a wicked world. His message of faith and morality transcended the evil within society, ultimately revealing to the Israelites that justice would prevail. However, while Habakkuk knew...... middle of paper ...... through his gospel into the world. He taught that the strength of faith leads to divine righteousness. The story of Habakkuk concludes that by faith the wise man must trust that justice will ultimately prevail. Works Cited Andersen, Francis I. Habakkuk: a new translation with introduction and commentary. 1st ed. Flight. 25. New York: Doubleday, 2001. Print. Harris, Stephen. Understanding the Bible. 6 ed. New York: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages, 2002. Print.Saggs, HWF The greatness that was Babylon. New York: Hawthorn, 1962. Print.Senior, Donald, Mary Ann Getty, Carroll Stuhlmueller, and John J. Collins. “The Book of Habakkuk.” Catholic Study Bible: The New American Bible. London: Oxford University Press, 1990. 1150-1153. Print.The New American Bible. Washington, DC: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, 2002. Print.