The theology of work bible commentary bible commentary. This commentary will open your eyes to the beauty in the book of job. The book of job is rightly understood to be a masterpiece of hebrew poetry and western literature. In the meaning of the book of job and other biblical studies. Addressing the problem of theodicy the vindication of the justice of god in the light of humanitys suffering it is a. The book of job is considered being part of the poetic books job, psalms, proverbs, ecclesiastes, and song of songs in todays bible editions. Job explores the difficult question of gods relationship to human suffering, and invites us to trust gods wisdom and character. Job with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Word biblical commentary ebooks zondervan academic.
Gods answer to the problem of undeserved suffering. Read job commentary using matthew henry commentary on the whole bible complete. Job free bible commentary in easy english easyenglish bible. Job 2142 vol 18 word biblical commentary by clines david 2010 hardcover.
Job commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole bible. Produced for pastors and scholars trained in the original languages and in advanced exegetical skill, this commentary series has been regarded as a cutting edge resource for many years. Job 1 niv prologue in the land of uz there bible gateway. Covering almost passages of scripture, it incorporates a wealth of applications, examples, and ilustrations in. This series emphasizes a thorough analysis of textual, linguistic, structural, and theological evidence. Tomorrow, if all literature was to be destroyed and it was left to me to retain one work only, i should save job. A major difficulty in understanding the meaning of the book is, what insight leads job to submit so humbly to god at the end. Key personalities of this book include job, eliphaz the temanite, bildad the shuhite, zophar the naamathite, and elihu the buzite. Job, in the bible knowledge commentary, old testament, ed. Victor hugo the greatest poem, whether of ancient or modern literature. Approximately 2 million christians who work, pastors, scholars and others access it free online every year. Its author is unknown yet it is possible that job himself wrote it. Although most of the book consists of the words of job and his friends, job himself was not the author.
The only problem with clines, of course, is that it took forever for him to get around to part 2 job 27 word biblical commentary which still leaves us waiting with the persistence of job patience is a mistranslation for the final chapter. Get the deals today because sale prices end soon january 27, 2019. The book of job discusses why god allows pain and suffering. The book of job has long been praised as a masterpiece of literature. Man puts an end to darkness, and searches every recess. Book of job overview insight for living ministries. Job commentary matthew henry commentary on the whole. At the same time, it also asks the question we rarely. This book of job stands by itself, is not connected with any other, and is therefore to be considered alone. Surely there is a mine for silver, and a place where gold is refined. Victor, 1985, 717, for nine reasons the book of job points to a patriarchal period.
The result is judicious and balanced insight into the meanings of the text in the framework of biblical theology. The commentaries on sale will help you gain balanced and canny insight into the meanings of the biblical textby equipping you with a thorough understanding of. Zuck, a biblical theology of the old testament, pp. It should be kept in mind that job is not the author. Study the bible online using commentary on job and more.
Though it is hard and rare, it is not impossible for a rich man to enter into the kingdom. A free bible version and commentary on the old testament book of job in easyenglish. One downside is a lack of pastoral implications and theological interpretation. Study job using matthew henrys bible commentary concise to better understand scripture with full outline and verse meaning.
He is author of more than 50 books, including desiring god. Job begins another section the poetical books of the bible which also includes psalms, proverbs, ecclesiastes, song of solomon, and the little book of. Iron is taken from the earth, and copper is smelted from ore. Read the book of job from the bible with full chapters, highlighted popular verses, and helpful bible commentary for studying scripture. It has been supposed by some that the book of job is an allegory, not a real narrative, on account of the artificial character of many of its statements.
Archer and others see the book of job as the oldest book in the bible gleason l. This summary of the book of job provides information about the title, author s, date of writing, chronology, theme, theology, outline, a brief overview, and the chapters of the book of job. The prologue to the book of job chapters 12 sets up the meditation on suffering. Hartley deals carefully with this book whose language, text, and theology are not only among the most intriguing in the old testament but also among the most difficult to grasp. Meditations of a christian hedonist and most recently coronavirus and christ. After an extensive introduction, hartley provides thoroughly researched, detailed, versebyverse exegesis and exposition which relates each section to the message of job. You can find the best commentary on job for you using the tools on the right side. And there is a reality called satan who challenges god that his man is not as good as he thinks he is.
In other words, does job maintain his faithfulness to god only because he expects. Many copies of the hebrew bible place it after the. Commentary on the book of job bible study notes and comments by david e. This commentary on job follows in the tradition of the nicot series by providing an uptodate evangelical commentary based on thorough scholarship. As the first poetic book of the english bible, job introduces. This is mostly higher biblical criticism, but with a high view of the book.
Right now, save up to 77% on word biblical commentary wbc ebooks that deliver biblical scholarship at its best. In fact, some scholars believe that job requires and understanding of the book as a whole more than any other book of the old testament. A selection of the best commentaries and bible study resources on the book of job. Best commentaries and books on job logos bible software. The word biblical commentary delivers the best in biblical scholarship, from the leading scholars of our day who share a commitment to scripture as divine revelation. Job begins another section the poetical books of the bible which also includes psalms, proverbs, ecclesiastes, song of solomon, and the little book of lamentations, tucked in behind jeremiah. Divisions of the book description of jobs trials ch. It is possible that job is the oldest of any book of the bible written approximately 21001800 b.
Job s final speech in his own defense is probably where the book originally ended. The book of job is one of the most problematic portions of the bible and has called forth a variety of interpretations. Whole chapters of the book are devoted to speeches by jobs counselors. The skeptical character of the symposium, with its challenge to timehonored views, most likely would have kept the book of job out of the canon of old testament writings had some additions not been made to the original book. To understand the full impact of the book of job the book must be read and understood as a whole. The theology of work bible commentary is the only commentary covering what every book of the bible says about work. Book of job matthew henrys bible commentary concise. Top 5 commentaries on the book of job ligonier ministries. The book of job is a particularly wellcrafted book that raises difficult questions for consideration, such as. Thus the sacred numbers, three and seven, often occur. The only issue i have with this volume is the word biblical commentary format, which isnt user friendly at the best of times. This recent volume in the nicot series deals carefully with the difficult questions of text, language, and theology in the book of job. There was a man in the land of uz, whose name was job.