The Profile of Satan in the Prologue of Job: Traces in favor of Traditional Exegesis: Traces in favor of Traditional Interpretation
This article reconsiders the role of the Satan in the prologue of the Book of Job in light of the traditional interpretation, which sees this figure as a real adversary with ontological depth. While modern scholarship often portrays him as a neutral or subordinate celestial figure, such readings may...
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| description | This article reconsiders the role of the Satan in the prologue of the Book of Job in light of the traditional interpretation, which sees this figure as a real adversary with ontological depth. While modern scholarship often portrays him as a neutral or subordinate celestial figure, such readings may rest on assumptions not fully grounded in the text. Through close textual, narrative and theological analysis, the study proposes that Satan plays a central role in a cosmic conflict, acting as an accuser who tests the integrity of the righteous and raises implicit questions about divine justice. By situating the prologue within wisdom literature and the broader biblical canon, the article seeks to contribute to a deeper theological reading of this complex figure. |
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| spelling | oai:theologika.upeu.edu.pe:article/21162025-10-15T17:56:30Z The Profile of Satan in the Prologue of Job: Traces in favor of Traditional Exegesis: Traces in favor of Traditional Interpretation The Profile of Satan in the Prologue of Job: Traces in favor of Traditional Interpretation Boskamp Ulloa, Karl Günther Satan Job Cosmic Conflict Traditional Interpretation Divine Justice Bible Adversary Satan Job Traditional Interpretation Cosmic Conflict Divine Justice Bible Adversary This article reconsiders the role of the Satan in the prologue of the Book of Job in light of the traditional interpretation, which sees this figure as a real adversary with ontological depth. While modern scholarship often portrays him as a neutral or subordinate celestial figure, such readings may rest on assumptions not fully grounded in the text. Through close textual, narrative and theological analysis, the study proposes that Satan plays a central role in a cosmic conflict, acting as an accuser who tests the integrity of the righteous and raises implicit questions about divine justice. By situating the prologue within wisdom literature and the broader biblical canon, the article seeks to contribute to a deeper theological reading of this complex figure. Este artículo reconsidera el papel de Satanás en el prólogo del libro de Job a la luz de la interpretación tradicional, la cual ve a esta figura como un verdadero adversario con una profundidad ontológica real. Mientras que la exégesis moderna suele retratarlo como una figura celestial neutral o subordinada, tales lecturas pueden basarse en supuestos no plenamente fundamentados en el texto. A través de un análisis textual, narrativo y teológico minucioso, el estudio propone que Satanás desempeña un papel central en un conflicto cósmico, actuando como acusador que pone a prueba la integridad del justo y plantea preguntas implícitas sobre la justicia divina. Al situar el prólogo dentro de la literatura sapiencial y del canon bíblico en general, el artículo busca contribuir a una lectura teológica más profunda de esta compleja figura. Facultad de Teología de la Universidad Peruana Unión 2025-09-16 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion Artículo revisado por pares application/pdf https://theologika.upeu.edu.pe/r_theologika/article/view/2116 10.17162/rb23r272 Theologika; Vol. 40 No. 1 (2025): Revista Theologika; 4-34 Revista Theologika; Vol. 40 Núm. 1 (2025): Revista Theologika; 4-34 2413-2470 1022-5390 10.17162/rt.v40i1 eng https://theologika.upeu.edu.pe/r_theologika/article/view/2116/2174 Derechos de autor 2025 Karl Günther Boskamp Ulloa https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0 |
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| title | The Profile of Satan in the Prologue of Job: Traces in favor of Traditional Exegesis: Traces in favor of Traditional Interpretation |
| title_alt | The Profile of Satan in the Prologue of Job: Traces in favor of Traditional Interpretation |
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