The Book of Job – Volume 1 – CEB Bible Commentary – Jules-Marcel Nicole

The Book of Job addresses one of the deepest questions of faith: how can we understand suffering when seeking to live faithfully before God? Through the story of a man facing an ordeal that upends his entire existence, the biblical text raises questions about justice, the sovereignty of God, faith, and the limits of human understanding.

In this first volume, Jules-Marcel Nicole offers an in-depth study of the Book of Job, from its introduction through chapter 19. His commentary guides the reader through an analysis of the text, paying close attention to the context, vocabulary, and various translation possibilities of the Hebrew text.

The author does not seek to artificially simplify the difficulties of the book. He highlights the reasoning of Job and his interlocutors, their conceptions of suffering and divine justice, as well as the tensions that run through their exchanges. This approach makes it easier to understand why certain human responses to suffering may prove insufficient.

Jules-Marcel Nicole, an important figure in French-speaking evangelical theological education, taught for many years at the Nogent Bible Institute as well as in several theological faculties. A Doctor of Theology honoris causa, he combines exegetical rigor with a pedagogical concern here. 

A particularly valuable commentary for theology students, teachers, preachers, and anyone wishing to study the Book of Job in depth.

ISBN: 9782904407048