In this remarkable rereading of the biblical book of Job ā often discussed as an attempt to ājustify the ways of God to manā ā J.Ā Gerald Janzen brings new light to Jobās story, showing how God invites Job to give up the traditional logic of reward-punishĀment for a life-affirming strategy of risk-reward. From this perspective, affirmation of life in the face of all its vulnerabilities is the path to true participation in the mystery of existence. / At the Scent of Water traces Jobās journey from prosperity, through calamity and bitter anguish, to an encounter with Godās presence in a rainstorm that renews the earth and his own appetite for life. / Janzen includes a candid epilogue on his own struggle with aggressive prostate cancer, which enabled him to connect personally with Job and to find a fresh and illuminating grace. At the Scent of Water will especially resonate with any readers who have experiĀenced grief or suffering.
This book title, At the Scent of Water (The Ground of Hope in the Book of Job), ISBN: 9780802848291, by J. Gerald Janzen, Patrick D. Miller, published by Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing Co. (July 28, 2009) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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