The Prosperity of the Wicked: A Theological Challenge in the Book of Job and in Ancient Near Eastern Literature

Title

The Prosperity of the Wicked: A Theological Challenge in the Book of Job and in Ancient Near Eastern Literature

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School/Department

Talbot School of Theology

Description

Does Job convincingly argue against a fixed system of just retribution by proclaiming the prosperity of the wicked―an assertion that distinctly runs contrary to traditional biblical and ancient Near Eastern wisdom? This study addresses this question, giving careful consideration to the rhetoric, imagery, and literary devices used to treat the issue of the fate of the wicked in Job’s first two rounds of dialogue, where the topic is predominantly disputed. The analysis will glean from related biblical and non-biblical texts in order to expose how Job deals with this fascinating subject and reveal the grandeur of the composition.

Keywords

Job; Criticism, interpretation, etc; Good and evil--Religious aspects

ISBN

978-1463244248

Publication Date

11-30-2022

Document Type

Book

Publisher

Gorgias Press

Disciplines

Biblical Studies

The Prosperity of the Wicked: A Theological Challenge in the Book of Job and in Ancient Near Eastern Literature


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