Review of the Book of Job

Flashcards summarizing key concepts from the Book of Job lecture notes.

Job

An invitation to trust God's Wisdom despite suffering.

Pre Exilic

Refers to the time period before the Babylonian exile around 2000 BC.

Omniscient Perspective

A narrative angle where the narrator knows more than the characters in the story.

Discursive Speculative Wisdom

Wisdom that deeply engages with the meaning of life and prompts discussion.

Integrity

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles, central to Job's character.

Retribution Theology

The belief that suffering is a direct consequence of sin.

Elihu

The younger friend of Job who claims that true wisdom comes from God.

Lament

To express sorrow, particularly Job’s lament about his birth.

Testing of Job

Job is tested through loss of health, wealth, and children in two rounds.

God's Response

God ultimately speaks to Job, highlighting His power and the nature of suffering.