The Drama of Job: Burning Questions and Incomplete Answers - Softcover

Finlan, Stephen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 166677233X ISBN 13: 9781666772333

Publisher: Cascade Books, 2025

Synopsis

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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About the Author

Stephen Finlan is the pastor at The First Church, West Bridgewater, MA. He is the author of eight academic books, including Problems with Atonement (2005), The Family Metaphor in Jesus' Teaching (2013), Bullying in the Churches (2015), and Salvation Not Purchased (2020). He has taught at Drew University, Fordham University, and other institutions.

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Edition details

• Publisher: Cascade Books
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 166677233X
• ISBN 13: 9781666772333
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 140