The Concentric Structure of the Wisdom Poem in Job 28

The enigmatic wisdom poem of Job 28:1-28 stands apart from the rest of the book of Job in style and structure. Most read this poem in linear progression as three strophes (vv. 1-11; 15-19; 23- 28) with an intervening refrain (vv. 12-14; 20-22). In this study, it is suggested that the poem has been p...

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Main Author: Henderson, Ruth 1948- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Brill [2018]
In: Journal of ancient Judaism
Year: 2018, Volume: 9, Issue: 1, Pages: 26-45
IxTheo Classification:HB Old Testament
Further subjects:B Bible. Ijob 28
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