Touched by the Hand of God - Jerry a Gladson - Bog

The book of Job is an epic poetic work of the highest order, unmatched in the world''s literature for its depth of feeling and emotion, sensitivity toward human suffering, magnificence of language, and narrative and poetic artistry. At the same time, it is one of the most perplexing books in the Bible.Dr. Jerry Gladson, a seasoned minister and professor of religion, not only presents a comprehensive interpretation of the biblical text, but also confronts religion''s greatest dilemma: Why do innocent people suffer? While highlighting the problem of evil as presented in the classic book of Job, he thoroughly explains each passage and offers a thorough introduction to Job and its ancient Near Eastern context that demonstrates the astounding relevance of Job for contemporary readers. Through it all, Dr. Gladson''s commentary proves that even in today''s modern world, Job still speaks to the needs of the suffering.Touched by the Hand of God shares an enlightening, spiritual study of Job-one of the Bible''s great books of wisdom.