The Book of Job
filed in Job on Jan.21, 2010
- ISBN13: 9780060969592
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product DescriptionThe theme of The Book of Job is nothing less than human suffering and the transcendence of it: it pulses with moral energy, outrage, and spiritual insight. Now, The Book of Job has been rendered into English by the eminent translator and scholar Stephen Mitchell, whose versions of Rilke, Israeli poetry, and the Tao Te Ching have been widely praised. This is the first time ever that the Hebrew verse of Job has been translated into verse in any language, ancient or m. . . More >>
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January 22nd, 2010 on 1:45 am
After centuries of textual corruption and manipulative misinterpretation of Job by religious authorities, the Bible’s greatest and (possibly) oldest book has at last been properly rendered. Stephen Mitchell’s language is superb, and his scholarship meticulous beyond belief. Yet the great achievement of this volume is not even the text itself, but the introductory essay, which is a masterpiece of Biblical criticism that no professed reader of scripture should miss. I will not insult Mitchell by attempting to summarize that essay here; suffice it to say that I could not recommend this book more strongly.
Rating: 5 / 5
January 22nd, 2010 on 4:15 am
I had a very skeptical feelings twords this piece of literature since it was a requirement for my freshman literature class. I was extremely supprised it captured my intrest only a few pages into the poem, it’s just one of those storys you can live by.
Rating: 5 / 5
January 22nd, 2010 on 6:56 am
I truly enjoyed this translation. I’m not a Hebrew scholar, so I can’t compare it to the original, but it had the “feel” of other ancient Near Eastern literature, e. g. The Epic of Gilgamesh. I also very much enjoyed his introduction, which gave me a new perspective on the work. I recommend it! It’s a fascinating stand-alone read.
Rating: 5 / 5
January 22nd, 2010 on 8:06 am
I finally found a version that encouraged me to spend enough time with the work to get to know it and also to appreciate the poetry. The introduction and notes were also helpful.
I needed this.
Rating: 5 / 5
January 22nd, 2010 on 9:38 am
This book intelligently discusses the myths that surround the Book of Job. Stephen Mitchell does a credible job dispelling these. Surprisingly many have entered the mainstream of Christian belief. This has distorted the original intent of the author(s) of the Book.
(My first attempt at a review -J)
Rating: 5 / 5