Research and discussion

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1.    How is the book of Job a protest against the teaching of the book of Deuteronomy on rewards and punishment?

2.    'The book of Job may be called a universal book.' Explain this statement.

3.    What explanations might be given in a traditional African society for disasters which fell on a respected elder?

4.    Compare the attitude in a traditional African society to wealth and possessions, with the attitude towards these things in an Israelite society.

5.    In what ways does the writer of Job show that he is not satisfied with Israelite understanding of how man may approach God?

6.    Explain how the book of Job is an important link with the teaching of the New Testament.

7.    Explain the importance of God's answer to Job, in Job 38-41, showing what it teaches Job.

8.    Comment on the relationship of the teaching of Job to the teaching of other Old Testament books.

9.    Comment on the place of Eliphaz and Elihu in the discussions of the book of Job.

10.  'The book of Job is mainly about God's relationship with man.' Comment on this statement, with reference to what you see to be the main themes of the book.