PUTTING GOD ON TRIAL: The Biblical Book of Job

A literary, legal and philosophical study- Robert Sutherland.

The Book of Job is a provocative theodicy, an attempt to justify the ways of God to man.  “Putting God on Trial: The Biblical Book of Job” is the story of the most righteous man on earth putting God on trial for crimes against humanity and refusing to acquit him.  Yet its startling resolution preserves the moral integrity of God and man and suggests an even fuller resolution beyond its pages.  It is a criminal law defense of God’s goodness in the face of God’s authorization of undeserved evil, written by a Canadian criminal defense lawyer and a Senior Fellow at the Mortimer J. Adler, Centre for the Study of the Great Ideas.

“Putting God on Trial: The Biblical Book of Job” has been highly praised by Job scholars.

1. “Very impressive, authoritative," (David Clines);

2. "Extremely well written grabbing the interest of many educated folk." (Normal Habel);

3. "A perspective and analysis meriting serious consideration." (Gerald Janzen);

4. “An engaging book” (James Crenshaw);

5. “A noteworthy treatment of a biblical text that continues to puzzle and intrigue”, “a thorough and rigorous presentation of the legal arguments of Job”, “his persuasive concentration on and development of his theory of the oath of innocence is impressive”, “arresting and challenging”, “Putting God on Trial may demand reconsideration of beliefs and understandings of God and the text of Job.” (Review of Biblical Literature)

All the chapters are available on the left margin for examination.  A quick summary.

 

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Putting God on Trial is now being used as a course text in the following places:

 

Luther College, University of Regina, Canada, “Advanced Studies in the Hebrew Bible” (Religious Studies- Course 345, Fall 2004) by Professor Griefenhagen.

 

Trinity School of Apologetics and Theology, Cochin University, India, “Old Testament Survey” (Theology- Course 221A, Winter 2005) by Professor Philip.

 

Putting God on Trial is now being used as a supplementary text for background reading in the following places:

 

University of Windsor, Windsor, Canada, “God and Evil” (Religion- Course 323, Winter 2006) by Professor Whitney.

 

Bellevue Community College, Bellevue, Washington, USA, “God and Suffering” (Religion- Course F8012, Fall 2006) by Professor Blondino.