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The Bible as Literature: The Book of Job AP English

In your first parenthetical citation, you want to make clear which Bible you're using (and underline or italicize the title), as each version varies in its translation, followed by book (do not italicize or underline), chapter and verse. For example: Ezekiel saw "what seemed to be four living creatures," each with faces of a man, a lion, an ox, and an eagle (//New Jerusalem Bible//, Ezek. 1.5-10). If future references employ the same edition of the Bible you’re using, list only the book, chapter, and verse in the parenthetical citation.
 * How do you cite a quotation from the Bible? Please don’t forget that OWL Purdue is the preferred grammar source for KIS.**

You capitalize the word bible when you are referring to the 'holy text,' however, you do not when you are referring to a description
 * When is the word bible capitalized and when is it not?**

Give the name of the specific edition you are using, any editor(s) associated with it, followed by the publication information. Remember that your in-text (parenthetical citation) should include the name of the specific edition of the Bible, followed by an abbreviation of the book, the chapter and verse(s). (See Citing the Bible on the In-Text Citations – The Basics page, which you can access by following the appropriate link at the bottom of this page.) //The New Jerusalem Bible//. Ed. Susan Jones. New York: Doubleday, 1985. Print.
 * Write the MLA citation for the Bible.**

"And the LORD said unto Satan, Hast thou considered my servant Job, that //there is// none like him in the earth, a perfect and an upright man, one that feareth God, and escheweth evil? Then Satan answered the LORD, and said, Doth Job fear God for nought? Hast not thou made an hedge about him, and about his house, and about all that he hath on every side? thou hast blessed the work of his hands, and his substance is increased in the land. But put forth thine hand now, and touch all that he hath, and he will curse thee to thy face. And the LORD said unto Satan, Behold, all that he hath //is// in thy power; only upon himself put not forth thine hand. So Satan went forth from the presence of the LORD" (King James Bible, Job, 1.8-12).
 * Copy and paste 5 of the most important lines from Job. Cite the locations correctly.**

immoral or grossly unfair behavior
 * What does iniquity mean? Why is this word important?**

this word is important because some may think that the actions that God and Satan are taking within book is iniquity.

justice: the quality of being fair and reasonable
 * List one other word that people who read Job should know.**


 * Find 2-3 figures of speech. Copy and paste the lines and identify what figure of speech is used.**

Repetition


 * 14** And there came a messenger unto Job, and said, The oxen were plowing, and the asses feeding beside them:
 * 15** And the Sabeans fell //upon them//, and took them away; yea, they have slain the servants with the edge of the sword; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee.
 * 16** While he //was// yet speaking, there came also another, and said, The fire of God is fallen from heaven, and hath burned up the sheep, and the servants, and consumed them; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee.
 * 17** While he //was// yet speaking, there came also another, and said, The Chaldeans made out three bands, and fell upon the camels, and have carried them away, yea, and slain the servants with the edge of the sword; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee.
 * 18** While he //was// yet speaking, there came also another, and said, Thy sons and thy daughters //were// eating and drinking wine in their eldest brother's house:

Tragedy because it displays a man who goes through series of unfair punishments.
 * Is the Book of Job a tragedy, romance, history, or comedy?**

Who is Elihu and why is he important? Who might he compare to in Oedipus?


 * Half the class needs to compare Job to Oedipus. The other needs to contrast. Please create a chart or diagram. If you compare consider the characters, chorus, themes, setting, the role of the gods. If you contrast, please do the previous, but consider your deeper knowledge of the Bible and the deep differences in salvation between Greek theology (as represented in Oedipus) and Christian theology. Additionally, both groups should consider the role of rulers as stated in both works of literature. Each group needs 10-15 comparisons or contrasts.