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001 2009013107
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008 090330s2009 nyu b 001 0 eng
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050 00 $aBS1415.52$b.W38 2009
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100 1 $aWaters, Larry J.
245 14 $aThe contribution of the speeches of Elihu to the argument about suffering in the book of Job :$ba study in narrative continuity /$cLarry J. Waters ; with a foreword by Roy B. Zuck.
260 $aLewiston, N.Y. :$bEdwin Mellen Press,$cc2009.
300 $aiii, 295 p. ;$c24 cm.
490 1 $aStudies in the Bible and early Christianity ;$vv. 67
504 $aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 273-281) and indexes.
505 0 $aForeword / 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.
630 00 $aBible.$pJob$xCriticism, interpretation, etc.
600 00 $aElihu$c(Biblical figure)
830 0 $aStudies in the Bible and early Christianity ;$vv. 67.