The Prosperity of the Wicked: A Theological Challenge in the Book of Job and in Ancient Near Eastern Literature

by Dominick Hernández

"Does Job convincingly argue against a fixed system of just retribution by proclaiming the prosperity of the wicked-an assertion that distinctly runs contrary to traditional biblical and ancient Near Eastern wisdom? This study addresses this question, giving careful consideration to the rhetoric, imagery, and literary devices used to treat the issue of the fate of the wicked in Job's first two rounds of dialogue, where the topic is predominantly disputed...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 146324424X
• ISBN13: 9781463244248
• Release Date: November 2022
• Publisher: Gorgias Press
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.43 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"