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Metaphors in the Discussion on Suffering in Job 3â31
Visions of Hope and Consolation
Series: - Biblical Interpretation Series, Volume: 165
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In Metaphors in the Discussion on Suffering in Job 3â31, Hanneke van Loon offers a new approach to the theme of suffering in the book of Job. Her analysis of metaphors demonstrates that Job goes through different stages of existential suffering in chapters 3â14 and that he addresses the social dimension of his suffering in chapters 17 and 19. Van Loon claims that Jobâs existential suffering ends in 19:25, and that chapters 23â31 reflect a process in which Job translates his own experience into a call upon the audience to adopt a new attitude toward the unfortunate ones in society. The theoretical approach to metaphors is based on insights from cognitive linguistics.
Hanneke van Loon, Ph.D. (2017), KU Leuven, is independent researcher. Her interests include Biblical Studies and Biblical Hebrew linguistics. Currently, she is working on Job 32-42 to prepare a sequel to Metaphors in the Discussion on Suffering in Job 3â31.
âIn this revision of her Leuven PhD thesis (supervised by Pierre van Hecke), Van Loon provides two short introductory chapters sketching recent developments in cognitive linguistics, set alongside contemporary exegetical approaches of genre and metaphor. The juxtaposition leads to fruitful conversationâ¦. This is a compelling book which invites us to take a varifocal view and be drawn back into engagement with a great folk-tale.â
â Hazel Sherman, in: Journal for the Study of the Old Testament Volume 44, Issue 5, June 2020.
â Hazel Sherman, in: Journal for the Study of the Old Testament Volume 44, Issue 5, June 2020.
Acknowledgments
Introduction
1 Metaphor and Biblical Exegesis: a Proposal â1âNew Developments in Cognitive Linguistics and Biblical Exegesis â2âMetaphor in Cognitive Linguistics â3âMetaphor and Biblical Exegesis
2 The Theme of Suffering in the Book of Job â1âLiterary Approaches to the Book of Job â2âThe Structure of Job 3â31 â3âMetaphors of Suffering in Job 3â31
3 Suffering in the Opening Speech (Job 3): the Unrest of Being Imprisoned in Life â1âJob 3:20â26 in the Context of Job 3 â2âJob 3:20â26: Text and Translation â3âMetaphors in Job 3:20â26 â4âThe Conceptualization of Suffering as Being Imprisoned in Life
4 Suffering in the First Speech Cycle (Job 4:1â15:16): the Loss of Hope â1âThe Conceptualization of Suffering in Job 7:1â11 â2âThe Conceptualization of Suffering in Job 10:18â22 â3âThe Conceptualization of Suffering in Job 14:4â12
5 Suffering in the Second Speech Cycle (Job 15:17â22:30): the Denial of Consolation â1âThe Conceptualization of Suffering in Job 17:6â16 â2âThe Conceptualization of Suffering in Job 19:20â29 â3âWinding Up the Dialogue
6 The Suffering of the Poor in Job 23â31: on Morality in an Imperfect World â1âJob 23â31: on Morality in an Imperfect World â2âThe Suffering of the Poor â3âThe Topic of the Poor and Needy and the Discussion of Jobâs Yield
Conclusion â1âBut Man is Born to Trouble ⦠â2âMetaphors and the Rhetorical Development in Job 3â31 â3âInterpretational Cruces and Other Interpretational Decisions â4âNotes for Future Research
Bibliography Index
Introduction
1 Metaphor and Biblical Exegesis: a Proposal â1âNew Developments in Cognitive Linguistics and Biblical Exegesis â2âMetaphor in Cognitive Linguistics â3âMetaphor and Biblical Exegesis
2 The Theme of Suffering in the Book of Job â1âLiterary Approaches to the Book of Job â2âThe Structure of Job 3â31 â3âMetaphors of Suffering in Job 3â31
3 Suffering in the Opening Speech (Job 3): the Unrest of Being Imprisoned in Life â1âJob 3:20â26 in the Context of Job 3 â2âJob 3:20â26: Text and Translation â3âMetaphors in Job 3:20â26 â4âThe Conceptualization of Suffering as Being Imprisoned in Life
4 Suffering in the First Speech Cycle (Job 4:1â15:16): the Loss of Hope â1âThe Conceptualization of Suffering in Job 7:1â11 â2âThe Conceptualization of Suffering in Job 10:18â22 â3âThe Conceptualization of Suffering in Job 14:4â12
5 Suffering in the Second Speech Cycle (Job 15:17â22:30): the Denial of Consolation â1âThe Conceptualization of Suffering in Job 17:6â16 â2âThe Conceptualization of Suffering in Job 19:20â29 â3âWinding Up the Dialogue
6 The Suffering of the Poor in Job 23â31: on Morality in an Imperfect World â1âJob 23â31: on Morality in an Imperfect World â2âThe Suffering of the Poor â3âThe Topic of the Poor and Needy and the Discussion of Jobâs Yield
Conclusion â1âBut Man is Born to Trouble ⦠â2âMetaphors and the Rhetorical Development in Job 3â31 â3âInterpretational Cruces and Other Interpretational Decisions â4âNotes for Future Research
Bibliography Index
All interested in the book of Job and the themes of suffering, hope and consolation, and anyone concerned with cognitive linguistics and metaphor research in the Hebrew Bible.