Prosperity of the Wicked : A Theological Challenge in the Book of Job and in Ancient Near Eastern Literature
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Paperback / Softback
ISBN-10
1463248229
ISBN-13
9781463248222
Publisher
Gorgias Press
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Gorgias Press
Country of Manufacture
GB
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Jan 31st, 2026
Print length
358 Pages
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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.
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