Book cover for The Heresy Of Job by William Blake

The Heresy Of Job

2023 Released
196 Pages
3-4 Hours
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Legare Street PressISBN 9781020400513

Combining poetry and biblical exegesis, Blake's 'The Heresy of Job' offers a radical reinterpretation of the biblical story of Job, presenting a vision of a God who is not all-powerful but rather vulnerable and sympathetic to human suffering. With its challenging ideas and powerful imagery, this work remains a cornerstone of Blake's oeuvre.

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William Blake

William Blake (1757-1827) was a nonconformist who associated with some of the leading radical thinkers of his day, such as Thomas Paine and Mary Wollstonecraft. A skilled engraver and illustrator, his illustrated poetry collections resembled the illuminated books of the Middle Ages.

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