Table of Contents

Introduction; 1. The prologue – the nature of evil; 2. Job's friends – theodicy; 3. Job's response – anti-theodicy; 4. God's revelation – images of God; Epilogue.

Promotional Information

Considers physical pain, social bereavement, the origin of evil, theodicy, justice, divine violence, and reward.

Reviews

'… this book will be provocative, displaying the large variety of perspectives … The narrative of Job helps to ground Dahl's discussion, making it more meaningful, and builds a personal connection to the reader.' Seth Pryor, Reading Religion