THE BOOK OF JOB (OT 1144)
Term: 2018-2019 Summer Term
Schedule
Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri, 8:00 AM - 10:50 AM (6/10/2019 - 6/14/2019) Location: MAIN GH 103
Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri, 12:30 PM - 3:20 PM (6/10/2019 - 6/14/2019) Location: MAIN GH 103
Fri, 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (6/14/2019 - 6/14/2019) Location: MAIN GH 103
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