{"product_id":"how-to-read-job-9780830840892","title":"How to Read Job","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePreaching\u003c\/i\u003e's Survey of Bibles and Bible Reference\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe often turn to the book of Job when we encounter suffering. We look for an explanation for the questions \"Why me?\" or \"Why her?\" But what if it turns out that although Job does suffer, the book is not really about his suffering?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf ever a book needed a \"How to Read\" instruction manual, it is the book of Job. And when two respected Old Testament scholars team up--both of whom have written commentaries on Job--we have a matchless guide to reading and appreciating the book. From their analysis of its place in the wisdom literature of the Bible and the ancient Near East to their discussions of its literary features and relationship to history, Walton and Longman give us the best of their expertise. They explore the theology of Job, placing it within Israelite religion and Old Testament theology. And they coach us in how to read Job as Christians. When it turns out the book is not what we thought it was, our reading is richly layered and more satisfying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you are preparing for preaching, teaching, leading a Bible study, studying for a class or for personal enrichment, \u003ci\u003eHow to Read Job\u003c\/i\u003e is your starting point.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn H. Walton is professor of Old Testament at Wheaton College and Graduate School. He has written widely on the Old Testament and its background. His books include \u003ci\u003eThe Lost World of Genesis One\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Lost World of Adam and Eve\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eJob\u003c\/i\u003e in the NIV Application Commentary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTremper Longman III is Robert H. Gundry Professor of Biblical Studies at Westmont College. He is the author or coauthor of over twenty books, including volumes on Genesis, Exodus, Psalms and Proverbs in the How to Read series and \u003ci\u003eJob\u003c\/i\u003e in the Baker Commentary on the Old Testament Wisdom and Prophets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"IVP Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50503954727186,"sku":"9780830840892","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_88345a08-1cac-4c30-9e9e-deb27b4009d6.jpg?v=1730806231","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/how-to-read-job-9780830840892","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}