Carol A. Newsom

Carol A. Newsom, a prominent scholar from the Candler School of Theology, delves into the complexities of Job 42, exploring Job's enigmatic response to God and the misinterpretation of a key translation. She discusses the surprising approval of Job’s speech and the tension within the epilogue, emphasizing themes of resilience and transformation. Newsom also reflects on Job's re-engagement with life, the significance of his daughters, and how the narrative grapples with profound questions of suffering and divine justice.