In the light of dramatic new interpretative approaches to the Bible
this guide to Job follows not only a range of new approaches to the
text but also addresses the traditional historical questions and
other topical issues. Dell particularly highlights the problem of
genre in understanding Job. She shows how problematic the term
'wisdom' is for this unique book, and argues that its radical
sentiments earn it, rather, the title of 'parody'. Of all the
biblical books it comes closest to tragedy, raising profound
questions about its nature and place in the biblical canon. Job's
relationship to its ancient Near Eastern counterparts, notably in
ancient Mesopotamia, are also closely examined and key theological
themes that characterize the book are explored. Finally different
approaches - feminist, liberationist, ecological and psychological
- are outlined so as to illuminate and inform our own personal
readings and generate ever fresh understandings of this enigmatic
text.
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