The contribution of the speeches of Elihu to the argument about suffering in the book of Job
Subtitle: a study in narrative continuity
By: Larry J. Waters ; with a foreword by Roy B. Zuck.
Series: Studies in the Bible and early Christianity -- v. 67
Publisher: Edwin Mellen Press
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Lewiston, N.Y
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780773447998; 9780889469136
Subjects: Elihu -- (Biblical figure); Bible. -- O.T. -- Job -- Criticism, interpretation, etc
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Foreword / by Roy B. Zuck; title: Introduction; title: The purpose of the book of Job; title: The authenticity of the Elihu speeches; title: Opponents of Elihu's authenticity; title: Advocates of Elihu's authenticity; title: Conclusions and assumption; title: The state of current literature and the need and relevance of this study; title: The procedure and methodology of this study; title: The framework for Elihu's view of suffering; title: The complexity of the problem of suffering; title: The problem of undeserved suffering described; title: The problem of undeserved suffering defined; title: The genuineness of undeserved suffering; title: As an issue in the book of Job demonstrated; title: The labyrinth of explanations for the problem; title: Of undeserved suffering documented; title: The problem of the paradox of moral order and human tradition versus divine justice; title: The problem described; title: The concepts of retribution and compensation; title: Theology defined and contrasted; title: Job's dilemma : a summary; title: Outline and examination of the person Elihu; title: The context of elihu speeches; title: An outline of Job 32-37; title: The person of Elihu; title: Analysis of the Elihu speeches and his view of suffering -; title: Elihu's first speech (Job 32) : God's wisdom is not limited by human assumption : a defense of Elihu's intrusion; title: Elihu's second speech (Job 33) : God is not silent : a defense of God's goodness; title: Elihu's third speech (Job 34) : God is not unjust : a defense of God's justice; title: Analysis of the Elihu speeches and his view on suffering -; title: Elihu's fourth speech (Job 35) : God is not uncaring : a defense of God's silence; title: Elihu's fifth speech (Job 36-37) : God's use of his power; title: Is just and righteous preparation for the theophany; title: Summary of Elihu's view of suffering in chapters; title: Elihu's view of suffering compared and contrasted; title: Ancient Near Eastern view; title: Satan's view; title: Eliphaz's view; title: Bildad's view; title: Zophar's view; title: Job's view; title: God's view; title: Summary chart comparing and contrasting all views; title: Elihu's view of suffering relating to the theology of God, man, and retribution; title: Elihu's view of suffering relative to the theology of God; title: Elihu's view of suffering relative to the theology of man; title: Elihu's view of suffering relative to retribution theology; title: Summary of chapters and principles relating to suffering; title: Significant findings - Elihu's methology; title: Elihu's role in relation to job; title: Elihu's role in relation to the three friends; title: Elihu's role in relation to God; title: Elihu's role in relation to suffering.