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