The Message of Job

by David J. Atkinson

Overview

Why do people suffer? What is God's role in suffering? How can we help those who suffer?

The book of Job is all about human suffering. Its portrayal of one man's anguish, the ineffective responses of his friends, and his struggle for faith and understanding mirrors our own experiences in the world.

David Atkinson offers a pastoral exploration of Job's story. His compelling exposition shows the power of the book of Job to reach into our human situation and engage with our human needs. It offers, he believes, the strong comfort that comes from knowing someone else has been there before. The message of Job is both a comfort to us in our own suffering and a model for our ministry to others in pain.

Part of the beloved Bible Speaks Today series, The Message of Job offers an insightful, readable exposition of the biblical text and thought-provoking discussion of how its meaning relates to contemporary life. Used by students and teachers around the world, The Bible Speaks Today commentaries are ideal for those studying or preaching the Bible and anyone who wants to delve deeper into the text.

This revised edition of a classic volume features lightly updated language and current NIV Scripture quotations with a new interior design.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781514005200
Publisher:	InterVarsity Press
Publication date:	06/28/2022
Series:	The Bible Speaks Today Series
Edition description:	Revised, Revised Edition
Pages:	128
Sales rank:	744,077
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.25(h) x 0.40(d)

About the Author

Atkinson is retired as assistant bishop in Southwark Diocese. Previously, he served as fellow of Corpus Christi College in Oxford, England, archdeacon of Lewisham and bishop of Thetford. He is the author of several other books and commentaries.

Table of Contents

General preface
Author’s preface
Chief abbreviations
Select bibliography
1. Righteous Job and the wager in heaven (Job 1–3)
2. Speeches from Job’s friends (Job 4–27)
3. Job’s pilgrimage of faith (Job 4–27; 29–31)
4. Wisdom: human and divine (Job 28; 32–37)
5. The Lord speaks (Job 38–42)