Job

The book of Job is a masterwork of poetic literature. Where else do we find an epic tale of human tragedy and divine comedy that includes a courtroom scene and a surprise ending?

But the book of Job is much more than a literary masterpiece. It is a story of a just and sovereign God—and a righteous suffering servant who foreshadows the Suffering Servant of perfect holiness. In this lively commentary, Douglas Sean O’Donnell demystifies a sometimes intimidating task as he demonstrates how to explain, illustrate, and apply biblical poetry. Most crucially, he shows how attentive readers can move from Job to Jesus as they receive and apply the truths of Scripture.

As are all Reformed Expository Commentaries, this book is accessible to both pastors and lay readers. Each volume in the series gives careful attention to the biblical text, is doctrinally Reformed, focuses on Christ through the lens of redemptive history, and applies the Bible to our contemporary setting.

Endorsements

“There is so much to like about this commentary. You have a fine scholar, an experienced pastor, and a faithful Christian showing you the way through a book of gripping beauty and heart-stopping challenge (in about equal measure!). The volume displays the writer’s clear head, loving hand, and warm heart—and nice, approachable style.”

—C. John (“Jack”) Collins, Professor Emeritus of Old Testament, Covenant Theological Seminary

“Insightful, stimulating, and ‘preachable.’ . . . Here the Monday-morning minister will find much relief for his stressed mind and troubled soul, with knowledgeable nuggets, quotable quotes, and preachable points readily available. Highly recommended!”

—Jonny Gibson, Professor of Biblical and Systematic Theology, Westminster Theological Seminary; author, Lamentations, ESV Expository Commentary Series

“With his usual astute theological insight and careful exegesis, Doug O’Donnell unfolds the book of Job, clarifying how to approach and apply this powerful Old Testament text. This volume will no doubt prove to be an invaluable resource for anyone who desires a greater grasp of this vital component of biblical wisdom literature.”

—Lydia Brownback, author, Flourish Bible Study series; Coeditor, Conversational Commentaries

“A faithful and careful reading of Job that will aid preaching and teaching and reading of this great and difficult book. Writing in the tradition of Francis Andersen and John Hartley, O’Donnell highlights God’s greatness, human suffering, the role of evil in the world, and the hope that comes through God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.”

—Paul R. House, Professor Emeritus of Divinity Old Testament, Beeson Divinity School

“A solid and thoughtful exposition of the book of Job [that lays] bare not only the meaning of each section of the book, including the speeches of Job and his ‘friends,’ but also the heart wrenching up-and-down journey of Job’s thinking as he wrestles with his innocence through his experience of suffering. [O’Donnell] also shows what we can learn from each passage of the book and gives good guidance on how the book relates to Christ.”

—Richard P. Belcher Jr., John D. and Frances M. Gwin Professor of Old Testament, Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte; Academic Dean (Atlanta, Dallas, and Houston),Reformed Theological Seminary

“For those who want to preach on the book of Job—or study it on their own—with attention to detail and in conversation with insightful thinkers past and present, O’Donnell’s work will be splendidly useful and a delight to read.”

—Michael Graves, Armerding Professor of Biblical Studies, Wheaton College

“Chock-full of important questions and illuminating—indeed, sometimes arresting—insights. . . . It has often caused me to stop, look up from the page, and reflect.”

—Mark R. Talbot, Associate Professor of Philosophy Emeritus, Wheaton College

“The serious Bible reader will gain much from this treatment of a challenging part of Scripture.”

—Graeme Goldsworthy, Former Lecturer in Old Testament and Biblical Theology, Moore Theological College, Sydney

“Few pastors are willing to take on the formidable challenge of preaching through Job, but O’Donnell skillfully shows us how it can be done.”

—Daniel J. Estes, Distinguished Professor of Old Testament, Cedarville University