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At the Scent of Water|J. Gerald Janzen
At the Scent of Water : The Ground of Hope in the Book of Job
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In this remarkable rereading of the biblical book of Job -- often discussed as an attempt to "justify the ways of God to man" -- J. Gerald Janzen brings new light to Job's story, showing how God invites Job to give up the traditional logic of reward-punish-ment for a life-affirming strategy of risk-reward. From this perspective, affirmation of life in the face of all its vulnerabilities is the path to true participation in the mystery of existence. / At the Scent of Water traces Job's journey from prosperity, through calamity and bitter anguish, to an encounter with God's presence in a rainstorm that renews the earth and his own appetite for life. / Janzen includes a candid epilogue on his own struggle with aggressive prostate cancer, which enabled him to connect personally with Job and to find a fresh and illuminating grace. At the Scent of Water will especially resonate with any readers who have experi-enced grief or suffering.

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  • ISBN-13: 9780802848291
  • ISBN-10: 080284829X
  • Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
  • Publish Date: August 2009
  • Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 0.5 pounds
  • Page Count: 152

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