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Religion Old Testament

Studies in the Book of Job

edited by Walter E. Aufrecht

Publisher
CCSR, Wilfrid Laurier University Press
Initial publish date
Jan 2006
Category
Old Testament, Essays, Old Testament
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9780889201798
    Publish Date
    Apr 1985
    List Price
    $38.99
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9780889208933
    Publish Date
    Jan 2006
    List Price
    $32.95

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Description

The four essays in this volume present an overview of current issues in studies of the book of Job. The opening essay, by Williams, deals with major aspects of Joban research: new commentaries, Near Eastern backgrounds, textual criticism, language and vocabulary, literary criticism, dating problems, and theological ideas. The remaining essays focus on specifics from within Williams’ overview. Craigie discusses the impact of Ugaritic language and literature on studies of Job. Cox is concerned with textual criticism of Job, primarily with regard to the Septuagint. And, in the final essay, Aufrecht illustrates the importance of Aramaic in biblical studies in general and studies of Job in particular.

About the author

Walter E. Aufrecht is Professor Emeritus at the University of Lethbridge, where he taught archaeology. He has authored and edited several books and articles on Aramaic and Ammonite languages and literatures, including “An Eye for Form”: Epigraphic Essays in Honor of Frank Moore Cross, also published by Eisenbrauns.

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Editorial Reviews

''... a helpful introduction to current debate on the canonical book of Job and related literature.''

Journal for the Study of Judaism