Abstract
This essay is a typological interpretation of the book of Job. In the first sectionof the essay I argue that the prologue of the book of Job is ironic and that thetrue meaning of the prologue is hidden. Moreover, I argue that the book of Job,as a satire, challenges the view that unjust suffering is caused by sin and thatall sin must be avenged by a blood-avenger. In the second section of this essay,utilizing Austin Farrer’s theory of types, I claim that the image of the bloodredeemer in the book of Job is transformed by the Christ event.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Irony in the Bible |
| Subtitle of host publication | Between subversion and innovation |
| Editors | Tobias Haner, Virginia Miller, Carolyn J. Sharp |
| Place of Publication | The Netherlands |
| Publisher | Brill |
| Chapter | 9 |
| Pages | 149-162 |
| Number of pages | 14 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9789004536333 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9789004536326 |
| Publication status | Published - Mar 2023 |