Burrell, David B.

Deconstructing theodicy : why Job has nothing to say to the puzzled [i.e. puzzle of] suffering / David B. Burrell with A.H. Johns. - Grand Rapids, Mich. : Brazos Press, c2008. - 144 p. ; 22 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 139-141) and index.

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.

9781587432224 (pbk.) 1587432226 (pbk.)

2007029475


Bible.--Job--Criticism, interpretation, etc.


Theodicy--Biblical teaching.

BS1415.52.B87 2008 / 14851

223/.106