"Longman's commentary . . . bravely fac\[es\] the question of how one ought to live boldly when one believes a good God runs the world but sometimes hides his face from us for his own reasons. This commentary is deeply profound and pastoral at certain points, bringing to bear the rich counsel of the book regarding where to find wisdom in the midst of one's suffering."  
\--__Michael Collender__, Review of Biblical Literature  
  
"Forty-four reflective essays throughout the commentary expand Longman's treatment on particular theological difficulties that arise through the Job dialogue. . . . For their range of address, the insights they provide, and the message they convey, Longman's . . . essays surely lend as much value to the book as do the speech-by-speech commentaries. . . . Some scholars hold, with Longman, that Job offers no general explanation for innocent suffering. The book, he knows, is about wisdom, not theodicy. But even the many laypeople and few scholars who disagree may read, with much intellectual and spiritual profit, Longman's insightful treatment of one of Scripture's most challenging and meaningful texts."  
\--__Lael O. Ceasar__, Bulletin for Biblical Research  
  
"Combine\[s\] interpretive insight with theological acumen to provide the church with invaluable insight into the message(s) of Job and its enduring significance. . . . Longman moves from a fresh, insightful translation of the text under investigation to a clear summary of the unit's content, literary texture, meaning, and theological implications. In so doing, he offers a rich, holistic reading of Job that combines grammatical, historical, literary, and rhetorical concerns with inter-textual, intra-textual, and theological reflections. . . . \[This commentary\] provide\[s\] seminary students, ministers, and those within the academy with an invaluable resource."  
\--__Christopher B. Ansberry__, Themelios  
  
"This commentary hits the mark with its intended readership. Ministers and seminary students will find a reliable guide through Job's rich and complex poetry, and the commentary's reflective essays helpfully locate the book's themes within the larger biblical canon."  
\--__Andrew R. Davis__, Catholic Biblical Quarterly  
  
"Longman has produced an important new commentary on one of the most demanding but important books that requires theological and pastoral work from the preacher."  
\--__R. Albert Mohler Jr.__, Preaching

__Tremper Longman III__ (PhD, Yale University) is the Robert H. Gundry Professor of Biblical Studies at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. Before coming to Westmont, he taught at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia for eighteen years. He has authored or coauthored numerous books, including An Introduction to the Old Testament, How to Read Proverbs, and commentaries on Daniel, Ecclesiastes, Proverbs, Jeremiah and Lamentations, and Song of Songs.

Veteran Old Testament scholar Tremper Longman offers an accessible commentary on one of Scripture's most intriguing books. With his deft exegetical and expositional skill, the resulting work is full of fresh insight into the meaning of the text.  
  
In addition to the helpful translation and commentary, this volume considers theological implications of the wisdom texts found in the book of Job as well as their literary, historical, and grammatical dimensions. Footnotes deal with many of the technical matters, allowing readers of varying interest and training levels to read and profit from the commentary and to engage the biblical text at an appropriate level. This built-in versatility has application for both pastors and teachers.

A respected Old Testament scholar provides an exegetical commentary on Job with theological insights for pastors, professors, and all serious students of the Bible.

Part I. The Prologue: The Suffering and Patience of Job (1:1-2:13)  
Part II. Job's Lament (3:1-26)  
Part III. The Debate between Job and His Three Friends (4:1-27:23)  
Part IV. Job's Monologue (28:1-31:40)  
Part V. Elihu's Speech (32:1-37:24)  
Part VI. Yahweh Speeches and Job's Responses (38:1-42:6)  
Part VII. Job's Restoration (42:7-17)  
Indexes

This eBook offers a comprehensive commentary on Job, exploring its theological, literary, and historical aspects. Suitable for pastors and teachers, it includes footnotes for varied readers.

\["For pastors and teachers seeking biblical understanding", "Provides clarity on Job's wisdom and theological themes", "You will gain fresh insights to enhance your teaching"\]

Tremper Longman's commentary offers deep insights into the book of Job.

Longman, Tremper,III

Cover

Series Page

Title Page

Copyright Page

Dedication

Reflective Essays

Series Preface

Author’s Preface

Abbreviations

Introduction

I. The Prologue: The Suffering and Patience of Job

II. Job’s Lament

III. The Debate between Job and His Three Friends

A. First Cycle

B. Second Cycle

C. Third Cycle

IV. Job’s Monologue

A. First Speech: Where Is Wisdom Found?

B. Second Speech: The Months of Old

C. Third Speech: Treated with Disdain

D. Fourth Speech: Protest of Innocence

V. Elihu’s Speech

VI. Yahweh’s Speeches and Job’s Responses

VII. Job’s Restoration

Notes

Bibliography

Subject Index

Author Index

Index of Scripture and Other Ancient Writings

Back Cover

Longman, Tremper III

Veteran Old Testament scholar Tremper Longman offers an accessible commentary on one of Scripture's most intriguing books. With his deft exegetical and expositional skill, the resulting work is full of fresh insight into the meaning of the text.  
  
In addition to the helpful translation and commentary, this volume considers theological implications of the wisdom texts found in the book of Job as well as their literary, historical, and grammatical dimensions. Footnotes deal with many of the technical matters, allowing readers of varying interest and training levels to read and profit from the commentary and to engage the biblical text at an appropriate level. This built-in versatility has application for both pastors and teachers.  
  
This is the final volume in the Baker Commentary on the Old Testament Wisdom and Psalms series.

Accessible commentary on the Book of Job by Tremper Longman. Covers theological, literary, and historical aspects with footnotes for varied readers. Ideal for pastors and teachers.

\["For pastors and teachers exploring the book of Job", "Provides clarity on complex theological issues in Job", "You will deepen your understanding of Scripture's wisdom"\]

This commentary on Job offers fresh insights into its wisdom texts.

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