Cooper Smith
PhD in biblical studies (Wheaton College); adjunct instructor at Trinity Christian College and Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Author of the monograph Allusive and Elusive on the Elihu speeches of Job and guest to discuss his research.
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Oct 5, 2025 • 31min
Cooper Smith, "Allusive and Elusive: Allusion and the Elihu Speeches of Job 32-37" (Brill, 2022)
Join Cooper Smith, a PhD in biblical studies and author, as he delves into the enigmatic character of Elihu from the Book of Job. He explores why Elihu’s speeches spark such diverse interpretations and how they may serve as a vital lead-up to God’s own speeches. Discover Cooper's systematic analysis of 23 allusions within Elihu's dialogues that complicate our understanding of his character and arguments, shifting reader sympathy and challenging preconceived notions about suffering and righteousness.
Oct 5, 2025 • 31min
Cooper Smith, "Allusive and Elusive: Allusion and the Elihu Speeches of Job 32-37" (Brill, 2022)
Cooper Smith, a biblical scholar and author of *Allusive and Elusive*, dives into the complexities of Elihu's character in the Book of Job. He discusses the divergent scholarly interpretations of Elihu's significance, raising questions about his role in the narrative. Cooper reveals his methodology for uncovering 23 allusions in Elihu's speeches that either support or challenge his arguments. These allusions subtly shift reader sympathy from Job toward Elihu, preparing the audience for the ultimate speeches of Yahweh.
