{"product_id":"message-of-job-daniel-j-simundson-9780788099021","title":"Message of Job","description":"The book of Job proves that bad things do happen to good people, and the timeless question it raises is \"Why?\" How can we hold to the justice and goodness of God in the face of undeserved tragedy? What is more, this great Old Testament book shows how condescending and superficial the attempts to comfort someone who is suffering can be. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDrawing on his background as pastor, hospital chaplain, and seminary teacher, Daniel Simundson combines theological and pastoral concerns throughout his thematic survey of the trend of thought in the book of Job. The result is a useful resource for caregivers, general readers, study groups, and biblical classes. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eA rare combination of Old Testament scholarship and pastoral sensitivity, designed especially for those who would minister to suffering individuals, as well as for those who are struggling with suffering in their own lives.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e -- Terence Fretheim \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eDaniel J. Simundson\u003c\/b\u003e is Professor of Old Testament at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota. He received his B.D. degree form Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago and his Ph.D. degree from Harvard University, where he was also a teaching fellow. Throughout his career, Simundson has maintained what he considers the equally important roles of pastor and scholar. Among his other books are \u003ci\u003eFaith Under Fire\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eWhere Is God in My Suffering?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Daniel J. Simundson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0788099027\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780788099021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e CSS Publishing Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/01\/2001\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 158\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.47lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.46h x 5.53w x 0.41d","brand":"Daniel J. Simundson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48443682750719,"sku":"9780788099021","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_1cac8ba9-e10f-483e-aa0f-6bbd4cc11df3.jpg?v=1777207109","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/message-of-job-daniel-j-simundson-9780788099021","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}