"Finlan's The Drama of Job is a meaningful contribution to the conversation surrounding suffering, its source, and what it might require of us. In Elihu's speech, a figure both revered and dismissed, he finds a living concept of mercy. Building on Elihu's admonitions, Finlan describes the active awareness required both to discern the causes of suffering and to effectively react to the suffering of ourselves and others." --Victoria Adams, author of Redefining Job and the Conundrum of Suffering "As in his other widely admired works, Stephen Finlan's The Drama of Job once again puts on display his erudition, rigor, and creativity in biblical studies. He rewards the reader with a succinct yet thorough analysis of the Job text while offering an original interpretation of the story embedded in a rich historical and theological context. Finlan also adds a personal touch and a wealth of more universal insights that make this book a pleasure to read." --Byron Belitsos, author of Truths about Evil, Sin, and the Demoni c.