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THE BOOK OF JOB (OT 1144)

Term: 2016-2017 Summer Session

Faculty

Kathryn M. Schifferdecker
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Schedule

Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri, 12:30 PM - 4:20 PM (6/12/2017 - 6/16/2017) Location: MAIN GH 104

Description

An examination of the book of Job and the theological questions it raises. Special attention is paid to questions about
suffering, the problem of evil, and the nature of divine justice. The book is also examined in light of Christian theology and
pastoral practice. Brief consideration is given to the place of Job within the context of other biblical wisdom literature.
Prerequisite: LG0110 Biblical Hebrew