On Job
God-Talk and the Suffering of the Innocent
Book • 1987
In 'On Job: God-Talk and the Suffering of the Innocent,' Gustavo Gutiérrez delves into the Book of Job to address the question of whether faith can be disinterested, not driven by rewards or punishments.
Gutiérrez critiques the retributive theology that suggests suffering is a result of sin, instead highlighting Job's journey from self-absorbed suffering to a broader solidarity with the world's suffering, particularly that of the poor.
The book challenges traditional readings of Job, emphasizing the importance of speaking about God in the midst of suffering and the need to reject simplistic prosperity gospel theology in favor of a theology of grace, hope, and love centered on the mystery of the cross.
Gutiérrez critiques the retributive theology that suggests suffering is a result of sin, instead highlighting Job's journey from self-absorbed suffering to a broader solidarity with the world's suffering, particularly that of the poor.
The book challenges traditional readings of Job, emphasizing the importance of speaking about God in the midst of suffering and the need to reject simplistic prosperity gospel theology in favor of a theology of grace, hope, and love centered on the mystery of the cross.
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