The wisdom of forgiveness: the case of Job and his friends

David James Reimer

The wisdom of forgiveness: the case of Job and his friends

School of Divinity

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Abstract

This investigation intersects with studies on ethics of friendship and dynamics of domestic relationship, both refining the focus relating to ‘interpersonal forgiveness’. These themes are explored through the interactions of Job and his Friends, especially in relation to the interventions of YHWH at the conclusion to the book. Expectations regarding the maintenance of relationships relate also to other ‘wisdom’ traditions in the Hebrew Bible, and lead to a consideration of the repair of broken relationships. The case of the book of Job demonstrates the convergence of theological and ethical considerations relating to forgiveness, repentance, and reconciliation.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Remember their sin no more?
Subtitle of host publication	forgiveness and the Hebrew Bible
Editors	David J. Shepherd, Richard S. Briggs
Place of Publication	Eugene, OR
Publisher	Pickwick Publications (Wipf and Stock Publishers)
Chapter	7
Pages	84-99
Number of pages	16
ISBN (Electronic)	9781725281981
ISBN (Print)	9781725281974, 9781725281967
Publication status	Published - 21 Sept 2022

Keywords

Forgiveness
Ethics
Hebrew Bible
Old Testament
Biblical studies
Wisdom

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