The Comet Legend In The Book Of Job

By Ignatius L. Donnelly

Book Overview

The Comet Legend in the Book of Job by Ignatius Donnelly is a book that explores the connection between the biblical story of Job and the appearance of comets in the sky. Donnelly argues that the story of Job, which describes a man who suffers greatly but maintains his faith in God, is actually a retelling of a much older myth about a comet that brings destruction and chaos to the world. He contends that the appearance of comets in the sky was often seen as a sign of impending doom, and that the biblical writers incorporated this myth into the story of Job as a way of explaining the suffering and hardship that people experience in life. The book is a fascinating exploration of the intersection between mythology and religion, and provides a unique perspective on one of the most enduring stories in the Bible.THIS 46 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Ragnarok: The Age of Fire and Gravel, by Ignatius Donnelly. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766100170.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425329381
• ISBN13: 9781425329389
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"