Deconstructing theodicy :why Job has nothing to say to the puzzled [i.e. puzzle of] suffering /David B. Burrell with A.H. Johns.
Description
Introducing the strategies of this reflection -- The structure of the book with its framing story -- Three rounds of multifaceted dialogue -- Denouement and epilogue -- A comparative glance at Ayyub in the Qur'an (by A.H. Johns) -- Classical commentaries : Saadiah, Maimonides, Aquinas, and Gersonides -- Job mediating two opposing views of theodicy -- Assessing Job's contribution to theodicy : contrasting semantics of explaining and addressing.
144 p. ;22 cm.
Book Details
Author
Burrell, David B.
Place Published
City
Grand Rapids, Mich.
Date Published
circa 2008
Publication Subjects
Bible.--Job--Criticism, interpretation, etc.
Theodicy--Biblical teaching.
Call No.
BS1415.52 .B87 2008
ISBN
9781587432224 (pbk.), 1587432226 (pbk.)
LCCN
2007029475
Notes
Bibliography Note: Includes bibliographical references (p. 139-141) and index.