Language:
English
Year of publication:
2022
Titel der Quelle:
The Protests of Job
Angaben zur Quelle:
(2022) 51-81
Keywords:
Job Islamic interpretations
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Bible. Islamic interpretations
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Qurʼan Criticism, interpretation, etc.
;
God Righteousness
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History of doctrines
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Suffering Religious aspects
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Islam
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Sufism
;
Ambiguity in the Bible
Abstract:
This chapter argues that while the scriptural and exegetical traditions in Islam treat the case of Job as one of the trials and patience of the suffering friend of God who passively submits, some of the mystical and philosophical traditions take the discussion beyond theodicy. On the one hand, I present the systematic ambiguity of being present in monistic approaches to reality as one response to difference, evil, and suffering, and on the other hand I show how some philosophical approaches attempt a resolution through the essential erotic nature of the cosmos. But perhaps most important is the suggestion that casts Job as the hero of a metaphysical revolt against God that is the true sign of a friend of God.
Abstract:
Weiss addresses questions regarding disinterested love and the ineffability of God raised by Davison and Rizvi, in their respective discussions. Through an analysis of the exposition of Job in Guide of the Perplexed, Weiss examines Maimonides’ interpretation of Job’s intellectual journey which challenges him to recognize the ineffability of God, as well as the incomprehensibility of divine providence, and promotes his disinterested righteousness that transcends the fear of retribution and the desire for reward.
Abstract:
The author replies to the essays by Weiss and Rizvi, with special attention to the relationship between complaint and trust.
Description / Table of Contents:
Weiss, Shira. Reply to Davidson and Rizvi. Ibid. 83-90.
Description / Table of Contents:
Davison, Scott A. Reply to Weiss and Rizvi. Ibid. 91-96.
DOI:
10.1007/978-3-030-95373-7_4
DOI:
10.1007/978-3-030-95373-7_5
DOI:
10.1007/978-3-030-95373-7_6
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