Job 38-42 (Word Biblical Commentary 18B) by Clines is a hardcover SUPER in-depth commentary and analysis of Job 38-42. Job 38-42 is the kind of book that philosophy students, bible students, pastors and very serious Christians eat up. Most readers will probably be very bord by this book or the book will be WAY over their heads. If you do want to give it a shot, focus on the commentary on pages 1088-1140. I recommend this book for the very studious intellectual types.
On four pages, Clines gives readers his own personal English translation of the Hebrew scriptures for Job 38-42. His interpretation of these verses is similar to present day bibles, but more refinded/clearer in some areas than KJV, NASB and NIV translations.
The next section of the book is titled "Notes" and it is the SUPER detailed translation process of each section of each verse - Cline breaks each verse apart in high detail. Cline even tells us why he chose different words in his translation and why the word chosen by other Bible translations really is as accurate. I really enjoyed this analysis. Example: In Job 38:1, Cline explains that "whirlwind" in the KJV or RSV is more properly considered a tornado. So Cline chooses "tempest" or "storm" (NASB, NIV, GNB) and explains that this translation is more accurate based on context and the Hebrew words used.
The Comment part of the book was my favorite. It is the in-depth detailed bible commentary on Job 38-42. My favorite parts were when Cline goes into God's tone of voice - severe or courteous. And also when Cline explains his thoughts about God declaring the world is exactly as God wants it. Everything is in the proper order and nothing is outside of God's control. I think this part of the book is the most interesting, as the author does explore how God doesn't really answer Job's accusations but instead forces Job on the defensive. This definitely makes for an interesting read!
I received this book free of charge from the publisher in exchange for this review but I did really give my honest opinion
Highly Recommend: Why Men Hate Going to Church by David Murrow
Why Men Hate Going to Church by David Murrow explains why church does not appeal to nearly all men. The main answer lies in the fact that church appeals and teaches feminine character trains over masculine traits. These feminine traits appeal to women, weak and meek men, less-macho men, and older men and women, like grandparents.
Churches that emphasize the Lamb side of Jesus Christ, tend to lean towards feminine characteristics. The characteristics of the Lamb are kind, meek, and considered feminine by most people. The more liberal the church, the more feminine the characteristics being taught among members. Christians that emphasize the Lion in Jesus Christ tend to attract the 18-35 crowd, men, younger women, and the macho or rebelliousness in people. Some of these churches are criticized for being "too strong", "too angry", or for "fire and brimstone" teachings.
I think this book is FANTASTIC!!! I think it is a must read for all Christians, especially preachers/pastors. This book is also accurate. I am a female in the 18-35 and this is the exact reason I have never been a church-goer. I do NOT believe in the system. I do not believe in the watered-down gospel. I don't agree with the wimpiness in church systems. Or all the gossip and judgmentalness. These feminine characteristics and also excessive masculine characteristics are both unppealing. Until churches wake up and realize they are reaching the people they are designed to reach (by their outdated, watered-down teachings), Christian churches will continue to appeal to mostly women and older women. MUST READ BOOK.
Fantastic update to this book. Murrow explains the updates to this book are make this second release more valuable than the first.
I received this book free of charge from the publisher in exchange for this review but I did really give my honest opinion
Churches that emphasize the Lamb side of Jesus Christ, tend to lean towards feminine characteristics. The characteristics of the Lamb are kind, meek, and considered feminine by most people. The more liberal the church, the more feminine the characteristics being taught among members. Christians that emphasize the Lion in Jesus Christ tend to attract the 18-35 crowd, men, younger women, and the macho or rebelliousness in people. Some of these churches are criticized for being "too strong", "too angry", or for "fire and brimstone" teachings.
I think this book is FANTASTIC!!! I think it is a must read for all Christians, especially preachers/pastors. This book is also accurate. I am a female in the 18-35 and this is the exact reason I have never been a church-goer. I do NOT believe in the system. I do not believe in the watered-down gospel. I don't agree with the wimpiness in church systems. Or all the gossip and judgmentalness. These feminine characteristics and also excessive masculine characteristics are both unppealing. Until churches wake up and realize they are reaching the people they are designed to reach (by their outdated, watered-down teachings), Christian churches will continue to appeal to mostly women and older women. MUST READ BOOK.
Fantastic update to this book. Murrow explains the updates to this book are make this second release more valuable than the first.
I received this book free of charge from the publisher in exchange for this review but I did really give my honest opinion
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