RT Book
T1 The contribution of the speeches of Elihu to the argument about suffering in the book of Job: a study in narrative continuity
T2 Studies in the Bible and early Christianity
JF Studies in the Bible and early Christianity
A1 Waters, Larry J.
LA English
PP Lewiston, N.Y u.a.
PB Mellen Press
YR 2009
UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/597565643
AB 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
NO Includes bibliographical references (p. 273-281) and indexes
CN BS1415.52
SN 0773447997
SN 088946913X
SN 9780773447998
SN 9780889469136
K1 Elihu : (Biblical figure)
K1 Elihu
K1 Bible : Job : Criticism, interpretation, etc
K1 Bible : Criticism, interpretation, etc