At the Scent of Water: The Ground of Hope in the Book of Job (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780802848291)

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.

Author: J. Gerald Janzen
ISBN-10: 080284829X
ISBN-13: 9780802848291
Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
Language: English
Published: 08/01/2009
Pages: 152
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.50lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.50d
Award: Book of the Year - Winner

Review Citation(s):
Christian Century 10/18/2011 pg. 30