READING THE BIBLE GOD MATTERS XS IB CLE 2013-2014

WORKSHEET 4.2

Reading the Bible as Literature

ON LITERARY GENRES: THE BOOK OF JOB

GENERAL DIRECTIONS: Examine the following text and answer the questions that follow. Be concise with your answers but make sure that they are substantial.

Learning Circle No.: _____ Members:

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THE BOOK OF JOB

Give a probable interpretation of the Book of Job. In doing so, make sure that you identify the correct genre of the text. A little research might help you to come up with the correct interpretation. Consider the following questions but dont be limited by them. What is the book all about (content)? What is the genre of the book? What makes you say so? Cite evidences. In light of the genre, what questions should you ask? What questions should you not ask? In light of its genre, what is the book all about? In other words, what is the purpose of the book?

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