An Introduction to the Old Testament

 

Session 8: Suffering in the Old Testament

 

A. A Universal Problem

 

B. The Problem of Suffering in the Psalms

 

C. Ecclesiastes: The Wisdom of the Sceptic

 

D. Suffering as Merited Punishment: Lamentations

 

E. Jeremiah: The Suffering of God's Servant

 

F. Joseph: 'God Meant it for Good'

 

G. Habakkuk: The Puzzled Historian

 

H. Job: The Mystery of 'Innocent' Suffering 1

 

H. Job: The Mystery of 'Innocent' Suffering 2

 

H. Job: The Mystery of 'Innocent' Suffering 3

 

H. Job: The Mystery of 'Innocent' Suffering 4

 

Preparation for Session 9: Song of Songs