The Drama of Job - Finlan, Stephen
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The Drama of Job dives into the vigorous theological debate about the problem of suffering and the requirements of faith in the book of Job. Several intriguing responses or answers are voiced by the characters, but none is fully satisfying. The value and the inadequacy of each answer are examined. The emphasis is upon Job’s and Elihu’s attempts to get at the truth. Elihu stresses God’s mercy, speaking of God’s varied and energetic attempts to rescue people. The appendix provides a daring stageplay, highlighting the significance of Elihu.

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The Drama of Job dives into the vigorous theological debate about the problem of suffering and the requirements of faith in the book of Job. Several intriguing responses or answers are voiced by the characters, but none is fully satisfying. The value and the inadequacy of each answer are examined. The emphasis is upon Job’s and Elihu’s attempts to get at the truth. Elihu stresses God’s mercy, speaking of God’s varied and energetic attempts to rescue people. The appendix provides a daring stageplay, highlighting the significance of Elihu.
Autorenporträt
Stephen Finlan is the pastor of The First Church, West Bridgewater, Massachusetts. He is the author of ten academic books, including Problems with Atonement (2005), The Family Metaphor in Jesus’ Teaching (2013), Bullying in the Churches (2015), Salvation Not Purchased (2020), and To Unite the Scattered Children of God (2022). He has taught at Drew University, Fordham University, and other institutions.