How to Read Job - by John H Walton & Tremper Longman III (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p>We often turn to the book of Job when we encounter suffering. But what if the book is not only about Job's suffering? Written by two respected commentators, this matchless guide to reading and appreciating the book of Job covers all relevant aspects--literary, historical, theological and hermeneutical--for the student, teacher and busy pastor.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><ul> <li> <em>Preaching's</em> 2017 Survey of Bibles and Bible Reference</li> </ul><p>We often turn to the book of Job when we encounter suffering. We look for an explanation for the questions Why me? or Why her? But what if it turns out that although Job does suffer, the book is not really about his suffering? If ever a book needed a How to Read instruction manual, it is the book of Job. And when two respected Old Testament scholars team up--both of whom have written commentaries on Job--we have a matchless guide to reading and appreciating the book. From their analysis of its place in the wisdom literature of the Bible and the ancient Near East to their discussions of its literary features and relationship to history, Walton and Longman give us the best of their expertise. They explore the theology of Job, placing it within Israelite religion and Old Testament theology. And they coach us in how to read Job as Christians. When it turns out the book is not what we thought it was, our reading is richly layered and more satisfying. Whether you are preparing for preaching, teaching, leading a Bible study, studying for a class or for personal enrichment, <em>How to Read Job</em> is your starting point.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>The authors of this book know the real Job, and they address several of the main issues of the book that bears his name. Besides the book's literary composition and rhetorical function, these issues include: the characterization of God portrayed in the book; the identity and function of Satan; the question of retribution; the visitors and their advice; theodicy or the justice of God; the possibility of an afterlife; and the perception of the cosmos. These profound questions are treated in a very readable fashion. Questions at the end of each chapter suggest that the book can be used for group study. It is highly recommended for the non-scholarly reader.</p>--The Bible Today, March 2016<br><br><p>This book is very easy to read and provides a great introduction to the basic themes, ideas, and issues surrounding the book of Job. Having read this book, the reader will be ready to take on the task of reading a verse-by-verse commentary on Job. The book will also invoke a number of great discussions around this ancient story.</p>--Rick Painter, Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, Vol. 59, No. 4<br><br><p>This book will stimulate readers willing to re-evaluate their assumptions about how to read Job.</p>--Peter Krol, Bible Study Magazine, July/August 2016<br>
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