Wisdom of Job
The book of Job is one of the greatest depictions of the concept of theodicy in the Holy Scripture. Job is seen to undergo large-scale suffering in the hands of Satan before God finally restores him to his original state of wealth and glory. This text analyses among other things, how the book of Job qualifies as speculative wisdom literature, its major themes, and the specific features it uses to present these themes.
Analysis of the Book of Job
In this context, the term 'wisdom literature' encompasses the various books in the Bible that contemplate the complex situations of human life and give instructions for successful Christian living. They can be categorized into two -- Proverbial wisdom literature, and speculative wisdom literature. The book of Proverbs is a perfect example of the former, whereas Job and Ecclesiastes lend themselves more to the latter. This text dwells specifically on the book of Job, analyzing among other things, how it qualifies as speculative wisdom literature, its major themes, and the specific features it uses to present these themes.
Job as Speculative Wisdom Literature
Proverbial wisdom literature comprises of short, pithy maxims that provide the basic rules for personal welfare and happiness, without much explanation (Roxberg et al., 2011). Speculative wisdom literature, on the other hand, dwells on the complex issues facing humanity. These are characterized by dialogues and monologues as people try to comprehend complex issues such as the meaning of life, as well as humanity's relationship with God, and with each other (Roxberg et al., 2011). Owing to the complexity...
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