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Finding Favour in the Sight of God: A Theology of Wisdom Literature

Mid-levelBusy pastors, Lay readers / small groups, Pastors-in-trainingStrong recommendation
8.3

Summary Wisdom literature is often preached either as a set of practical tips or as poetic background for general encouragement. This book aims for something sturdier, a theology of wisdom…

Piercing Leviathan: God’s Defeat of Evil in the Book of Job

Mid-levelAdvanced students / scholars, Busy pastors, Pastors-in-trainingUseful supplement
7.8
Author: Eric Ortlund
Bible Book: Job
Publisher: IVP
Theological Perspective: Broadly Evangelical

Summary This book reads Job through the theme of divine victory over evil, with particular attention to the imagery of Leviathan. It argues that Job is not only a personal…

Now My Eyes Have Seen You: Images of Creation and Evil in the Book of Job

Mid-levelBusy pastors, Pastors-in-trainingStrong recommendation
8.3
Author: Robert Fyall
Bible Book: Job
Publisher: IVP
Theological Perspective: Broadly Evangelical

Summary This book reads Job as a profound exploration of creation, evil, suffering, and the limits of human wisdom. The author argues that Job is not a simple manual for…