An Appendix to the Critical Dissertation on the Book of Job, Vol. 2: Giving a Farther Account of the Book of Ecclesiastes; To Which Is Added, a Reply ... of the Divine Legation, &C (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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9781330663561: An Appendix to the Critical Dissertation on the Book of Job, Vol. 2: Giving a Farther Account of the Book of Ecclesiastes; To Which Is Added, a Reply ... of the Divine Legation, &C (Classic Reprint)

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A scholarly examination of the Book of Job and Ecclesiastes, exploring beliefs about the afterlife and virtue.

This edition frames the discussion with historical context, critical arguments, and close readings that engage with debates sparked by late writings in this field.

This work surveys how ancient Jews and early Christians envisioned rewards after this life, and how virtue shapes that belief. It also traces debates surrounding mortality, immortality, and the role of reason in religious conviction, drawing on references to classical thinkers and sacred texts.
  • Investigates the idea of a future state and its appeal to pious readers
  • Compares Jewish and Christian perspectives on reward and obedience
  • Explores the relationship between virtue, fortitude, and divine justice
  • Highlights how classical ideas about virtue inform biblical interpretation
Ideal for readers of religious philosophy, biblical criticism, and historical theology.

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ISBN 10:  0483439193 ISBN 13:  9780483439191
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018
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