Responses to Suffering and Evil - Lamentations and Wisdom Literature - Lecture 20

Explore a comprehensive lecture on the Book of Lamentations and Wisdom Literature in the Hebrew Bible. Delve into the structure and themes of Lamentations, which mourns the destruction of Jerusalem. Gain an introduction to the Ketuvim, or "Writings," focusing on three key Wisdom books: Proverbs, Job, and Ecclesiastes. Examine how Proverbs reinforces the concept of divine retributive justice, while the Book of Job challenges conventional assumptions about moral order. Analyze the structure and literary components of Job, including its prose prologue, poetic speech cycles, and God's response. This 53-minute lecture, part of Yale University's Introduction to the Old Testament course, offers a deep dive into these ancient texts and their theological implications.