Table of Contents

Preface
Acknowledgments
Abbreviations
Introduction – Daniel Timmer and Beth Stovell, Ambrose University, Canada
1. Theodicy and Hope in the Book of the Twelve - Grace Ko, Tyndale Seminary, Canada
2. Exile and Re-exile in the Book of the Twelve - Anthony Petterson, Morling College, Australia
3. How Can I Give You Up, Ephraim? (Hos 11:8a): Theodicy in Hosea - Brittany Kim, Bethel University, USA
4. Hope Through Human Trafficking? Theodicy in Joel 4:4-8 - Heath Thomas, Oklahoma Baptist University, USA
5. The Lawlessness of the Lion God: Theodicy in the Book of Amos - Chelsea D. Mak, Emory University, USA
6. Theodicy in Micah - Rainer Kessler, Marburg University, Germany
7. Nahum and Theodicy - Daniel Timmer, Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary, USA
8. The Triumph of Hope in Habakkuk - David Fuller, Thorneloe University at Laurentian, Canada
9. The Hope of Habakkuk in the Anthropocene Age - Michael Floyd, formerly Centro de Estudios Theológicos
10. Minding yet Bridging the Gap: The Role of Zephaniah in the Presentation of Theodicy and Hope in the Book of the Twelve - Mark J. Boda, McMaster Divinity College, Canada
13. The Failure of Davidic Hope? Configuring Theodicy in Zechariah and Malachi in Support of a Davidic Kingdom - George Athas, Moore College, Australia

Bibliography
Index

Promotional Information

This volume collects essays representing international scholarship explores the themes of theodicy and hope in the Book of the Twelve.

About the Author

George Athas is director of research at Moore Theological College, Australia.

Beth M. Stovell is professor of Old Testament and Chair of general theological studies at Ambrose Seminary of Ambrose University, Canada.

Daniel Timmer is professor of biblical studies for the doctoral program at Puritan Reformed Seminary and professor of Old Testament at the Faculté de théologie évangélique, Canada.

Colin M. Toffelmire is associate professor of Old Testament and Chair of the School of Ministry at Ambrose University, Canada.

Reviews

[T]his volume provides a variety of answers as they were uncovered in the canonical books of the Minor Prophets, a fact of great reward to the reader.
*Journal for the Study of the Old Testament*

[The] diversity of authors and perspectives as well as the explicit and implicit connections with pressing matters of the current interpretive moment make this volume vital for all those working on theodicy and the prophetic texts independently or in tandem.
*Religious Studies Review*