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Tag Archives: evil
Job and Evil
Job is the quintessential example of Old Testament theodicy. It is among the oldest parts of the Bible, and it asks questions that seem to occupy humans across cultures. After reading examples from the text, consider the following questions. Remember … Continue reading
Posted in Class Discussion, Conversation Paper Topics
Tagged evil, Faith, Job, philosophy, suffering, theodicy
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Amos and the Radical Redistribution of Society
Marc Brettler classifies the book of Amos as a work of classical prophecy, situated within the larger tradition of biblical prophecy in the OT. The literary and rhetorical approach of OT prophecy differs drastically from “historical writings,” yet its themes … Continue reading
Posted in Class Discussion, Cultural Artifacts
Tagged Amos, evil, Nevi'im, prophecy, prophets, social justice, theodicy
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