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.

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