Clines the book of job shows more interest in animals than does any other part of the bible. The explanation sections at the end of each chapter brilliantly summarize the views of. Buy job 3842 by david j a clines editor online at alibris. In addition to his commentary on ezra, nehemiah and esther new century bible, 1984, his major work has been a threevolume commentary on the book of job word biblical commentary series, 19892011. This series emphasizes a thorough analysis of textual, linguistic, structural, and theological evidence. Job as an icon for postmodern spirituality, interpretation, 1999.
An ethical critique of the book of job, biblical interpretation, 2004. This is the most comprehensive commentary on job 120 available. Amid all this discomfort, it is even more disconcerting that what one hardly ever sees argued is the view that in fact the epilogue undermines the rest of the book. Job 120 word biblical commentary, volume 17 wbc logos. David clines does an adequate job of discussing these matters in his commentary on the first twenty chapters of job. Clines no event in human history was intended to make such a difference as the coming of. A very short commentary on the book of job david j. Clines is professor of biblical studies in the university of sheffield england, joint editor of the journal for the study of the old testament, and editor of the dictionary of classical hebrew. Taking the role of a hitherto invisible friend of job, one who takes his part more than the others do, i enquire on his behalf after four sites of ethical dubiety in the book. Volume 18b is devoted entirely to the response of the lord from the tempest to job, together with the replies of job job 3842, presenting the lords own explanation of his manifold purposes in creation and bringing to an unexpected conclusion job s dramatic.
Clines has 66 books on goodreads with 1233 ratings. Clines contribution to job in the word biblical commentary is the most comprehensive scholarly commentary i have read. He has served as president of the society for old testament study, as well as president of the society of biblical literature. In addition to over 30 books, he has written numerous articles for journals, periodicals, reference works. Clines commentary will prove very helpful in a study of job. Feb, 2006 clines then includes a translation of the text follow ive now read through about five commentaries on the book of job. Pdf a very short commentary on the book of job david. These widely acclaimed commentaries serve as exceptional resources for the professional theologian and instructor, the seminary or university student, the working minister, and everyone concerned with building theological understanding from a solid base of biblical scholarship. He discusses genesis 1, job 38 41, psalm 104, and various new testament texts.
Why is there a book of job, and what does it do to you if you read it. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. One approach taken by scholars like dhorme focused. David clines the university of sheffield, sheffield. Job 3842, begun fifteen years ago, this volume concludes the book of job and puts the entire work in perspective. Clines s most popular book is the theme of the pentateuch. The worth of animals in the divine speeches of the book of job1 david j. More than 7% of its length is devoted to the depiction of them, 77 verses out of the 1070 in the book as a whole. The explanation sections at the end of each chapter brilliantly summarize the views of the speakers and offer thoughtful reflections on their theological value. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read job 120, volume 17. Amos ancient israel beautiful biblical literature biblical texts book of amos book of haggai book of job calvin character christian commandments commentary commentators conflict course criticism culture david j. The book of job persuades its readers that there is a causal relation between piety and prosperity, and that that relation is unproblematic.
The book of job is one of the most difficult to adequately translate of all the old testament. The work of professor clines has centred around four themes. Pdf why is there a book of job, and what does it do to. On the whole, clines does a good job of setting this confrontation and response in the context of the book of job as a whole. In 2003, a festschrift was published in his honour. Volume 18b is devoted entirely to the response of the lord from the tempest to job, together with the replies of job job 3842, presenting the lords own explanation of his manifold purposes in creation and bringing to an unexpected conclusion jobs dramatic quest for justice. Job 3842 word biblical commentary, volume 18b wbc logos. He studied classical languages in sydney, semitic languages in cambridge, and was awarded an honorary doctorate by the university of amsterdam. Rather than using only methods of deconstruction, he combines traditional methods with postmodern ideas of analysis, resulting in a balanced reading of the old testament. Clines uncovers the driving force of the argument and the drama of the book. David clines monumental study of the book of job dr. In the meaning of the book of job and other biblical studies.
Although job is one of the longer books in the bible, in most churches today it is. Dhorme was the greatest of all the commentaries on the book. The role and character of elihu in the book of job the. That general point made, eliphaz can proceed to nuance the concept. This paper presents conclusions from my hebrew words database, containing records for all c. It abounds in unique references and has significant passages that can be plausibly translated in a variety of ways. This volume is devoted entirely to the response of the lord from the tempest to job and the replies of job job 3842, presenting the lords own explanation of his manifold purposes in creation and bringing to an unexpected conclusion job s dramatic quest for justice.
The book of job is one of the most difficult to adequately translate of all the old testament books. Clines the programme of this chapter is the same as that of the previ ous chapter on the song of songs. Pdf on the poetic achievement of the book of job david. Ebsco atlaserials, religion collection ebsco atla religion database with atlaserials. Clines deserves to be read thoroughly, though there are times when he is irritatingly defensive on christological implications in the big texts in job.
Clines, job 3842 word biblical commentary volume 18b. Studies biblical studies, hebrew language, and ideology in the bible. Job is an innocent man and therefore can expect to continue living 4. That is a given of the story, and it is never challenged. David allan hubbard 1928 1996, former president and professor of old testament at fuller theological seminary in pasadena, california, was a recognized biblical scholar. The arguments of job s friends david clines a moses legend in numbers 12 george coats the literary structure of luke 12 charles davis a literary approach to isaiah 28 cheryl exum plot, character and theology in exodus 114 david gunn intimacy and alienation in genesis 23 alan hauser.
The book of job represents the supreme achievement of hebrew wisdom. Thus only in 2011 is david clines majestic opus on the book of job completed, and thereby also is the ot section of the word biblical. Communicating the book of job in the twentyfirst century. The arguments of the nine speeches of the friends may thus be briefly stated. The volume concludes with a unique 250page bibliography of virtually everything that has been written about. 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. Rather than using only methods of deconstruction, he combines traditional methods with postmodern ideas of analysis, resulting in a. Cline s masterful exposition of job consistently maintains an alertness to both the windings of its arguments and the theological problem it raises, which is the conflict of faith and experience. Clines, why is there a book of job, and what does it do to you.
Clines is professor of biblical studies in the university of sheffield england, joint editor of the journal for the study of the. Clines walter brueggemann has always been interested in the interplay of theologies, in the provisionality of all theological statements, in the tensions between central, i. The result is judicious and balanced insight into the meanings of the text in the framework of biblical theology. Levenson, the book of job in its time and in the twentieth century, the le baron russell briggs prize honors essays in english 1971 cambridge. 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. To deconstruct a discourse is to show how it undermines the philosophy it asserts, or the hierarchical oppositions. The only problem with clines, of course, is that it took forever for him to get around to part 2 job 27 word biblical commentarywhich still leaves us waiting with the persistence of job patience is a mistranslation for the final chapter. Let cline guide you through what he sees as the most theologically and intellectually intense book of the old. He is director and publisher of sheffield phoenix press, editor of the eightvolume dictionary of classical hebrew, and author of a threevolume commentary on job in the word biblical commentary series. The worth of animals in the divine speeches of the book of job. Volume 18b is devoted entirely to the response of the lord from the tempest to job, together with the replies of job job 3842, presenting the lords own explanation of his manifold purposes in creation and bringing to an unexpected conclusion job s dramatic quest for justice.
Job s restoration comes as a bonus to him and to those readers who require a happy ending, but it is really neither here nor there from the point of view of the meaning of the book. Sep 29, 2015 this is the third and last volume of david clines s threevolume commentary on the book of job. Job 27, volume 18a word biblical commentary by david j. This last volume deals with gods confrontation of job. On the poetic achievement of the book of job david j. Pdf deconstructing the book of job david clines academia. Job 3842 word biblical commentary westminster bookstore. Explanation sections at the end of each chapter brilliantly. To deconstruct a discourse is to show how it undermines the philosophy it asserts, or the hierarchical oppositions on which it relies.
Job 120 word biblical commentary 17 the gospel coalition. Clines is professor of biblical studies in the university of sheffield. Volume 18b is devoted entirely to the response of the lord from the tempest to job, together with the replies of job job 3842, presenting the lords own explanation of his manifold purposes in. Clines studied at the university of sydney and st johns college, cambridge career. The book of job simply does not say whether or not job is an israelite.
The second part of david cline s commentary on the book of job, covering chapters 27. Clines then includes a translation of the text follow ive now read through about five commentaries on the book of job. Clines concentrates his studies on hebrew lexicography and contemporary literary approaches to the hebrew bible. This volume is devoted entirely to the response of the lord from the tempest to job and the replies of job job 3842, presenting the lords own explanation of his manifold purposes in creation and bringing to an unexpected conclusion job s dramatic quest for. David clines, the university of sheffield, sheffield institute of interdisciplinary biblical studies siibis, emeritus. Pdf the arguments of jobs three friends david clines. Clines university of sheffield the book of job is regarded as one of the most significant works of world literature, easily standing comparison with dantes divine comedy and goethes faust. Job 120, volume 17 word biblical commentary kindle. Job 3842, volume 18b word biblical commentary by david j. He was president of the society for old testament study in 1996 and of the society of. Difficult portions of the hebrew text are thoroughly handled, but the commentary is written for the nontechnical reader and scholar alike. Within this volume youll find a 200page index that includes the content of all three volumes.
Job 120 word biblical commentary by clines david isbn. This is the third and last volume of david clines s threevolume commentary on the book of job. Clines epic study of the book of job is complete with the world biblical commentary 18b. Complete the old testament series of the word biblical commentary with dr. It is a detailed, verse by verse exposition, offering concluding section summaries at the end of each. Clines is professor emeritus of biblical studies at the university of sheffield, united kingdom. Overview of commentary organizationintroductioncovers issues.
Job 3842, volume 18b word biblical commentary kindle. In 2015, clines was awarded the burkitt medal by the british academy in recognition of his significant contribution to the study of the hebrew bible and hebrew lexicography. Pdf why is there a book of job, and what does it do to you. At the middle of this century two approaches were dominant.
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