Job 29–31 in the Light of Northwest Semitic: A Translation and Philological Commentary

Despite their importance for Old Testament study in general and for the Book of Job in particular, Job 29–31 contain a number of recognized and unrecognized difficulties for translators and commentators. The present study proposes to use the comparative method of Northwest Semitic Philology to make these three chapters of Job more understandable. The Northwest Semitic approach, which depends on Eblaite, Ugaritic, and Phoenician for help in elucidating the text, has already proven itself a valuable tool in providing new insights into and solutions for more difficult selections of Hebrew poetry. The approach has brought to light new elements of Hebrew lexicography, grammar, syntax, style, and mythological background. This volume collects what has been done thus far on chapters 29–31 using this approach and suggests new translations for difficult verses.

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