Job: And Death No DominionBerrigan uses the story of Job to ignite our religious imagination and show us the way to effective protest and true faith. Continuing his series of livel reflections on Scripture, he inspires us to action and assures us of God's fidelity. |
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... hope despite our despair , of love despite our indifference . Berrigan unlocks the mystery of Dostoevsky's intriguing quote : " My greatest fear is that I will not be worthy of my suffering " and he calls Job " a summons to live humanly ...
... hope despite our despair , of love despite our indifference . Berrigan unlocks the mystery of Dostoevsky's intriguing quote : " My greatest fear is that I will not be worthy of my suffering " and he calls Job " a summons to live humanly ...
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... hope ! The story is ancient — and new . A chieftain , a giant among his people , grows prosperous . He is favored of God , honored among his own . Then , a sea change . In multiple guises , from above and around , from Deity to demon to ...
... hope ! The story is ancient — and new . A chieftain , a giant among his people , grows prosperous . He is favored of God , honored among his own . Then , a sea change . In multiple guises , from above and around , from Deity to demon to ...
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Contents
Perish the Day I Was Born 11326 | 3 |
A Friend Owes Kindness to the Despairing 41935 | 45 |
Let This Cup Pass It Will Not Pass 1011412 | 81 |
Wearisome Comforters All of You 14131617 | 121 |
My Witness Is in Heaven 16181922 | 153 |
My Vindicator Lives 19232230 | 187 |
Rebels against the Light? 2312828 | 217 |
I Was Eyes to the Blind and Feet to the Lame 291338 | 247 |
God Is Great and Who Job Are You? 3393724 | 275 |
Out of the Whirlwind Where Job Were You? 3814134 | 307 |
Submission No Purpose of Yours Can Be Hindered 42117 | 357 |
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