This groundbreaking study on the book of Job is the first
systematic effort to reveal and organize its apocalyptic impulses.
Drawing on such scholars as John Collins, Christopher Rowland and
Frank Moore Cross, Johnson argues that interpreting Job through the
lens of apocalypse yields a coherent reading that is able to
incorporate all of the seemingly disparate literary features of the
book that historically stymie interpreters. An apocalyptic reading
of Job begins with the presence of three important revelations;
Eliphaz's vision, the hymn to wisdom and the Yahweh speeches. A
literary division following these revelations contributes to the
book's overall emphasis, which is to persevere in the midst of
suffering. Thorny questions such as the reason Elihu was not
rebuked by God in the epilogue receive fresh treatment from an
apocalyptic paradigm. In tracing the history of the interpretation
of Job, Johnson offers evidence that both Jewish and Christian
traditions recognized many of these 'apocalyptic' elements. For
example, the LXX version of Job contains a resurrection plus in the
epilogue, the Testament of Job emphasizes the influence of Satan,
the Qumran sect may have drawn strength from the book's message to
persevere, and the 'apocalyptic' passage of James upholds Job as a
model for perseverance. Viewing Job as a nascent form of apocalypse
may also resuscitate Von Rad's hypothesis that apocalypse grew out
of wisdom categories over against the more commonly accepted
prophetic works. Students of Job at all levels are treated here to
a stimulating appraisal that will open their eyes to the
apocalyptic characteristics woven throughout this diverse book.
This monograph will make important contributions to genre studies,
the history of interpretation and be valuable to those interested
in the intersection of wisdom and apocalypse.
General
| Imprint: |
Sheffield Phoenix Press
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Release date: |
August 2009 |
| First published: |
August 2009 |
| Authors: |
Timothy Jay Johnson
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| Dimensions: |
234 x 156 x 12mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover - Laminated cover
|
| Pages: |
212 |
| Edition: |
New |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-906055-73-8 |
| Categories: |
Books
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| LSN: |
1-906055-73-4 |
| Barcode: |
9781906055738 |
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