The contribution of the speeches of Elihu to the argument about suffering in the book of Job: a study in narrative continuity

Foreword / by Roy B. Zuck -- Introduction -- The purpose of the book of Job -- The authenticity of the Elihu speeches -- Opponents of Elihu's authenticity -- Advocates of Elihu's authenticity -- Conclusions and assumption -- Contributions and limitations -- The state of current literature...

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Main Author: Waters, Larry J. (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Lewiston, N.Y [u.a.] Mellen Press 2009
In: Studies in the Bible and early Christianity (67)
Year: 2009
Reviews:Post-Biblical FIENSY, D.A., The Social History of Palestine in the Herodian Period (SBEC, 20; Lewiston: Edwin Mellen Press, 1991), pp. ix + 195. Cloth, £39.95. ISBN 0-88946- 913-X (1994)
Series/Journal:Studies in the Bible and early Christianity 67
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Bible. Ijob 32-37
B Job / Narrative technique
IxTheo Classification:HB Old Testament
Further subjects:B Elihu
B Elihu (Biblical figure)
B Bible. Occupation Criticism, interpretation, etc
B Bible Criticism, interpretation, etc
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Summary:Foreword / by Roy B. Zuck -- Introduction -- The purpose of the book of Job -- The authenticity of the Elihu speeches -- Opponents of Elihu's authenticity -- Advocates of Elihu's authenticity -- Conclusions and assumption -- Contributions and limitations -- The state of current literature and the need and relevance of this study -- The procedure and methodology of this study -- The framework for Elihu's view of suffering -- The complexity of the problem of suffering -- The problem of undeserved suffering described -- The problem of undeserved suffering defined -- The genuineness of undeserved suffering as an issue in the book of Job demonstrated -- The labyrinth of explanations for the problem of undeserved suffering documented -- The problem of the paradox of moral order and human tradition versus divine justice -- The problem described -- The concepts of retribution and compensation theology defined and contrasted -- Job's dilemma : a summary -- Outline and examination of the person Elihu -- The context of Elihu speeches -- An outline of Job 32-37 -- The person of Elihu -- Analysis of the Elihu speeches and his view of suffering, part one -- Elihu's first speech (Job 32) : God's wisdom is not limited by human assumption : a defense of Elihu's intrusion -- Elihu's second speech (Job 33) : God is not silent : a defense of God's goodness -- Elihu's third speech (Job 34) : God is not unjust : a defense of God's justice -- Analysis of the Elihu speeches and his view on suffering, part two -- Elihu's fourth speech (Job 35) : God is not uncaring : a defense of God's silence -- Elihu's fifth speech (Job 36-37) : God's use of his power is just and righteous : preparation for the theophany -- Summary of Elihu's view of suffering in chapters -- Elihu's view of suffering compared and contrasted -- Ancient Near Eastern view -- Satan's view -- Eliphaz's view -- Bildad's view -- Zophar's view -- Job's view -- God's view -- Summary and observations -- Summary chart comparing and contrasting all views -- Elihu's view of suffering relating to the theology of God, man, and retribution -- Elihu's view of suffering relative to the theology of God -- Elihu's view of suffering relative to the theology of man -- Elihu's view of suffering relative to retribution theology -- Conclusion -- Summary of chapters and principles relating to suffering -- Significant findings : Elihu's methodology -- Elihu's role in relation to Job -- Elihu's role in relation to the three friends -- Elihu's role in relation to God -- Elihu's role in relation to suffering -- Concluding remarks
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. 273-281) and indexes
ISBN:0773447997