At the Scent of Water: The Ground of Hope in the Book of Job

by J. Gerald Janzen

Book Overview

In this remarkable rereading of the biblical book of Job -- often discussed as an attempt to "justify the ways of God to man" -- J. Gerald Janzen brings new light to Job's story, showing how God invites Job to give up the traditional logic of reward-punish-ment for a life-affirming strategy of risk-reward. From this perspective, affirmation of life in the face of all its vulnerabilities is the path to true participation in the mystery of existence...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 080284829X
• ISBN13: 9780802848291
• Release Date: July 2009
• Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 8.9"