Title

The Formation of the Book of Job: The Priority of Poetry, the Primacy of Prose

Authors

Mark W. Bartusch, Valparaiso University

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

10-2019

Journal Title

Currents in Theology and Mission

Volume

46

Issue

4

Comments

(excerpt)

There is something discomfiting about the biblical story of Job that begins (literally) “once upon a time.” The text proceeds to describe a series of life-shattering tragedies through which the pious protagonist remains steadfastly restrained and faithful to God and finally ends with (again, quite literally) “they all lived happily after.” This is the story of Job that casual readers seem to remember.

Recommended Citation

Bartusch, Mark W., "The Formation of the Book of Job: The Priority of Poetry, the Primacy of Prose" (2019). Theology Faculty Publications. 125.
https://scholar.valpo.edu/theo_fac_pubs/125