Commentary on the Book of Job

by George Aaron Barton

Publisher:

Macmillan Co.

, 1911

Overview

Bible scholar and minister George A. Barton writes a comprehensive introduction to the book of Job, as well as a verse-by-verse commentary on the entire text. Barton looks at the overall construction of the book, the theory of two authors, the literary aspects, and the historical and social context, providing a valuable analysis and commentary.

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Key Features

• Analysis of historical and social contexts of Job
• Verse-by-verse commentary
• Overview of the construction of the book of Job

Contents

• Introduction
  • General Analysis of the Book
  • The Story and the Poem of Job, by Different Authors
  • The Original Home of the Story of the Prologue and Epilogue
  • The Problem of the Poem and its Treatment
  • Portrayal of the Growth of a Soul in Suffering
  • The Poet’s Solution of the Problem of Suffering
  • The Text of Job
  • The Integrity of the Book
  • The Art of the Book
  • The Date of the Poem
  • The Author
  • Detailed Analysis of the Argument
  • Selected Biography
  • The More Important Abbreviations
• Commentary

Product Details

• Title: Commentary on the Book of Job
• Author: G. A. Barton
• Publisher: Macmillan Co.
• Publication Date: 1911
• Pages: 344

About George Aaron Barton

George A. Barton taught at Haverford College, Bryn Mawr and the University of Pennsylvania where he was Professor of Semitic Languages from 1922-1931 and Professor Emeritus from 1932-1942. His many articles and books cover a wide range of topics in areas such as biblical studies, religion, and linguistics. He was also involved in archaeological projects throughout the Middle East and was the director of the American School of Oriental Research in Baghdad from 1921-1934. While Archaeology and the Bible represents his efforts to make Ancient Near East studies accessible to the pastor and Sunday school teacher, Barton's research and academic work continues to be recognized for its importance to this day, particularly his works The Religion of Israel and A Critical and Exegetical Commentary on the Book of Ecclesiastes.