Whether it be on the level of theology or commentary. This key chapter, job 28, is therefore where habel begins his ecological commentary, using an approach he designates an ecowisdom reading. Westminster john knox press in this volume, norman habel takes on the humbling task of writing a commentary on such a classic work as the book of joba text that is complex and unclear at many points. Alfred smith has contributed prac tical insights for lessons and sermons on the book of job. Smick, job, in the expositors bible commentary grand. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Isbn 0664218318 isbn 0664218318 in this volume, norman habel takes on the humbling task of writing a commentary on such a classic work as the book of joba. The working preacher team believes that god uses good biblical preaching to change lives.
A commentary, old testament library by habel, norman c. The old testament library provides fresh and authoritative treatments of. A commentary the old testament library by norman c. Id have to rank this commentary as one of the best in the old testament library otl series. The old testament library provides fresh and authoritative treatments of important aspects of old testament study. The loss of jobs property, and the death of his children. In the meaning of the book of job and other biblical studies. The old testament library provides fresh and authoritative treatments of important aspects of old testament study through commentaries and general surveys. View norman habels profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover normans connections and jobs at similar companies. Earth bible commentary sheffield phoenix press display books. While not as good as hartleys work the book of job new international commentary on the old testamentor as extensive as clines word biblical commentary vol. Commentaries in this series provide fresh translations. I am tempted to invest in it, but the present cambridge commentary is well worth the reading for a busy pastor, or serious layman, ready for meaningful discussion of the translated text.
The five volume earth bible series reflects this approach. The book of job new international commentary on the old testament by john e. In this volume, norman habel takes on the humbling task of writing a commentary on such a classic work as the book of joba text that is complex and unclear at many points. Yet very few have taken the literary dimensions of the text into account in their exegetical analysis. The book of job otl old testament library by norman c habel. The old testament library is one of the most respected commentary series produced in the last 50 years. He had written earlier on the book of job, but supersedes all his previous efforts here.
This text is a new volume in the earth bible commentary series employing a revised ecological hermeneutic. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Guidelines for understanding and proclaiming the book of job. Habel selects the method, materials to be covered, and scholars to be cited, in his humbling task of writing a commentary on such a classic work as the book of joba text that is complex and unclear biblical studies read more. Norman habel professorial fellow flinders university. In the introduction to this commentary, therefore, we provide a preliminary exploration of the literary characteristics of the book of job and their significance for interpreting the major theological. Habel has a longer commentary on job put out by another publisher.
Even better, this book is more conservative than several others in this series. I am preparing a sermon series on the book of job and habels work has been very helpful. He is also widely known for his sets of childrens books called the purple puzzle tree, published in the early 70s. In the preceding 27 chapters of the book of job, the focus had seemed to be on the question of where justice could be found. In the context of the environmental crisis he introduced ecological hermeneutics, that is, reading the bible from the perspective of earth rather than that of humans. The old and new testament library series offers authoritative commentary on many old and new testament books and provides additional theological works that closely examine major aspects of both testaments.
Working preacher is a ministry brought to you by luther seminary. A commentary old testament library hardcover january 1, 1985 by norman c. Job old testament library series by norman habel koorong. The book of job has long been hailed by biblical scholars as a literary masterpiece. We have enlisted hundreds of friends biblical scholars, theologians, homileticians and pastors dedicated to the craft of biblical preaching to provide you timely, compelling and trustworthy content. Habel has contributed a small but helpful study for preaching the whole book of job. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices.
The book of job cambridge bible commentaries on the old testament by habel, norman c. As with any series that reaches this level of respectability. An ecological reading of genesis 111 habel, norman sheffield. In this volume, norman habel takes on the humbling task of writing a commentary on such a classic work as the book of joba text that is complex and unclear. He is a long term student of the book of job, having written the commentary on job in the ot library series 1985 and produced a healing manual based on job entitled job jennifer and jesus. This critically acclaimed series provides fresh and authoritative treatments of important aspects of old testament study through commentaries and general surveys. This important series contains modern works written by noted authors as well as classic volumes of scholarship. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recycled packaging with free standard shipping on u.