| Description |
1 online resource (viii, 238 pages) |
| Series |
Biblical interpretation series, 0928-0731 ; Volume 165 |
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Biblical interpretation series ; v. 165
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| Contents |
Metaphor and biblical exegesis: a proposal -- The theme of suffering in the Book of Job -- Suffering in the opening speech (Job 3): the unrest of being imprisoned in life -- Suffering in the first speech cycle (Job 4:1-15:16): the loss of hope -- Suffering in the second speech cycle (Job 15:17-22:30): the denial of consolation -- The suffering of the poor in Job 23-31: on morality in an imperfect world -- Conclusion |
| Summary |
In Metaphors in the Discussion on Suffering in Job 3-31, Hanneke van Loon offers a new approach to the theme of suffering in the book of Job. Her analysis of metaphors demonstrates that Job goes through different stages of existential suffering in chapters 3-14 and that he addresses the social dimension of his suffering in chapters 17 and 19. Van Loon claims that Job's existential suffering ends in 19:25, and that chapters 23-31 reflect a process in which Job translates his own experience into a call upon the audience to adopt a new attitude toward the unfortunate ones in society. The theoretical approach to metaphors is based on insights from cognitive linguistics |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record and CIP data provided by publisher; resource not viewed |
| SUBJECT |
Bible. Job, III-XXXI -- Criticism, interpretation, etc
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| Subject |
Metaphor in the Bible.
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Suffering -- Biblical teaching
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RELIGION -- Biblical Studies -- Old Testament.
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RELIGION -- Biblical Studies -- Wisdom Literature.
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Metaphor in the Bible
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Suffering -- Biblical teaching
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| Genre/Form |
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| LC no. |
2018032037 |
| ISBN |
9789004380936 |
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9004380930 |
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