C. L. Seow is distinguished professor of Hebrew Bible at Vanderbilt Divinity School. A recognized expert in Old Testament studies and the general editor of the Illuminations series, he is also the author of the Anchor Bible commentary on Ecclesiastes.
Bulletin for Biblical Research
"Monumental, intellectually inspiring, exegetical and theological
exposition on the first 21 chapters of the book of Job." Alan
Cooper
-- Jewish Theological Seminary
"The appearance of Leong Seow's marvelous, eclectic commentary on
the book of Job is an occasion for celebration. It is the first
critical commentary to give proper weight to reception history
along with the philological and literary analysis necessary to
support judicious interpretation. Seow is a thorough and learned
commentator with a keen eye and ear for ambiguity and nuance. In
addition, his lucid and elegant writing is a pleasure to read." J.
Gerald Janzen
-- Christian Theological Seminary
"As in his masterful commentary on Ecclesiastes, Seow brings to the
book of Job a rare combination of historical knowledge, linguistic
expertise, patient attention to details, and a sense of existential
and theological perspective. . . . The result is a commentary that
is bound to become a classic in Job studies." Patrick D. Miller
-- Princeton Theological Seminary
"This is easily the most comprehensive commentary available on the
book of Job. From detailed textual analysis to artistic and poetic
interpretations, Seow provides a rich avenue into one of our most
complex biblical books. The breadth of scholarship is matched by
the clarity and attractiveness of presentation. This will be a
standard work for a long time to come." Michael V. Fox
-- University of Wisconsin-Madison
"A lucid, extraordinarily erudite commentary." Thomas Kr�ger
-- University of Zurich
"An outstanding masterpiece of philology, exegesis, and theological
interpretation." Michael D. Coogan
-- Harvard Divinity School
"One of the very best commentaries in the last hundred years. . . .
Much of Seow's work will not need to be redone." The Christian
Century
"If you seek a sustained encounter with a particularly challenging
book of the Bible, you'll find Seow's work a treasure. . . . For
professional scholars, Seow provides a wonderful entry into the
massive literature on Job. For pastors and lay readers, he serves
up a nourishing banquet of linguistic insight, historical
perspective, and thoughtful theological reflection." Journal of the
Evangelical Theological Society
"While there are numerous excellent commentaries on Job, this is
easily among my favorites -- and the second half is yet to come. .
. . The Commentary sections are gold mines of fine points of
grammar and syntax, ANE language and literature connections, data
from manuscripts and versions, emendations, ancient and modern
commentaries, theological and sociological connections, and
intertextual readings. . . . In regard to the history of
interpretation, Seow is thoroughly conversant with the communities
and their literatures across the centuries. . . . I found myself
adding a profusion of notes into my Bible because I want to recall
them for my own edification as well as that of my students. I
cannot think of a better recommendation." Journal of Hebrew
Scriptures
"Provides a valuable addition to books and commentaries on Job that
have tended to be more historical-critical in their emphasis. . . .
Seow's translation with extensive notes and his comprehensive
survey of the history of consequences make this commentary a
helpful contribution to Joban studies." Southern Baptist Journal of
Theology
"A remarkable achievement. For the serious student of Job, it is
indispensable." Reformed Theological Review
"A truly monumental work. . . . Sets a new standard in Old
Testament commentary." Walter Brueggemann
"Seow is arguably the master scholar, researcher, teacher, and
interpreter of his generation. In this remarkable book, his
singular capacities are fully on exhibit. . . . Mastery of the
critical apparatus, attentiveness to rhetorical nuance, theological
sensibility, and acuteness concerning the historical spectrum of
interpretations. He is able to trace the thickness of
interpretation from the oldest translations through the vagaries of
the historical process. In the midst of such erudition, his
commentary on specific texts is nonetheless cast in an accessible
narrative mode. This commentary has a durable quality that will
serve us long and well." Pastoral Review
"A tour de force . . . in admirably clear and non-technical
language . . . a splendid piece of work." James Crenshaw
"One word, MASTERPIECE, best describes this book. Readers are in
the presence of greatness -- of the biblical text and of the
interpreter. What an illustrious beginning for the Illuminations
commentaries, and heaven help the author who follows Seow. . . .
The emphasis is always on its literary and theological dimensions.
. . . Seow's insights into the biblical text itself are legion."
Currents in Theology and Mission
"This commentary, when completed in its second volume, will be the
best in the field. . . . If you care at all about suffering and/or
the book of Job, you will not want to do without this book."
Scriptura
"The translation Seow provides ranks among the best available. The
articulated close reading of the text and the profound theological
insight ensure that this commentary is currently unequalled among
scholarly enquiry into the text of Job. . . . Sets a standard that
is hard to challenge." The Bible Today
"A masterful work." Euangelion
"Seow's commentary is a masterful resource that a wide range of
people can benefit from -- ministers and scholars alike. . . .
Highly recommended." Meridian Magazine
"If Job 1-21: Interpretation and Commentary is any indication of
the rest of the series, the subsequent volumes will be pleasures to
read and study." Zwinglius Redivivus
"Professor Seow's contribution to Job-an scholarship has
magnificently surpassed all of his predecessors; this is the
finest, most thorough, most readable, most informative commentary
on the book of Job and I cannot wait, I simply cannot rest, until
the second volume is out and I can read it. . . . This is a more
than impressive book; it is a marvel." Theological Book Review
"Scholars, students, and preachers will enjoy reading this
monumental commentary." Ephemerides Theologicae Lovanienses
"Even though it seems generally wise to use superlatives with
utmost caution in a review, all words that come to mind after
reading this volume fall into that category: this masterful work is
an extraordinarily rich treasure trove that displays the author's
erudition on almost every page. . . . Seow broadens the perspective
of his readers to an extent that few have done before him. His work
sets a new standard for biblical commentaries, and raises high
expectations for any future volume published in the
Illuminationsseries." Journal of Ancient Judaism
"This commentary is more than impressive and sets a new standard
against which all future commentaries on Job will need to be
measured." Marginalia
"In Seow's hands, the book of Job achieves a truly unsurpassed
fullness of meaning. . . . Seow consistently provides reasonable,
well-supported, yet fresh perspectives on the most significant
issues facing readers of Job."
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