Job 28 as rhetoric : an analysis of Job 28 in the context of Job 22-31 /

: This study seeks to argue that Job 28 is an integral part of the book as it stands, and that it is Job's speech. Job 28 serves a special rhetorical function within the book, and more specifically within chapters 22-31. This work provides a significant interpretative key to Job 28 within the most perplexing section of the book (Job 22-31). Job 28 is in contradictory juxtaposition with other sayings of Job. However, this study argues that such contradictory juxtaposition is a feature of Job's speeches in chapters 22-31, and is part of the author's strategy to make a rhetorical impact upon the audience.
: Revision of the author's thesis (doctoral)--University of Gloucestershire, 2002. : 1 online resource. : Includes bibliographical references (p. [254]-287) and indexes. : 9789047402701 : 0083-5889 ; : Available to subscribing member institutions only.