“Who, being innocent, ever perished?” (Job 4,7): the book of Job and the doctrine of retribution

The book of Job can only be understood against the background of the so-called doctrine of retribution: “he who does good, meets good”, and “evil harms”. This doctrine sought not only to encourage doing good and leaving evil, but also served as an explanatory mechanism: good things are due to...

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Main Author: Hans Ausloos
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: UA Editora 2024-12-01
Series:Forma Breve
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Online Access:https://proa.ua.pt/index.php/formabreve/article/view/38364
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