The Hebrew Bible and Book of Job

   1.    Read the introductory material on The Hebrew Bible pp. 145-147              and the introductory material on The Book of Job pp. 149 – 151 (Vol. A).            2.   Read The Book of Job pp. 187 – 212.                    3.   Write a   five paragraph essay-Introduction, Three body paragraphs with each paragraph on a     different theme of The Book of Job,      Conclusion.  Include at least three quotes from the text of Job for each   body paragraph for a total of nine quotes following the pattern below    and cite the quotes MLA style.   Include a Works Cited Entry for your   textbook.  Google Purdue OWL: MLA Formatting and  Style Guide for     help with formatting MLA style. Use YOUR ideas; do not use other         sources.                              Some writing reminders-Write in third tense; do not use “I” or “we” or      “you.”  If you are referring to yourself, use “this writer.”  Instead of “you,”    use “the reader.”  A theme is not one word.  Write in 12 font in WORD.  This essay is worth 150 pts.                       Follow the following pattern:                   —First Paragraph – background on the book of Job                                        —Three body paragraphs – each paragraph should follow the following pattern:          –  Topic sentence with theme                                -Quote from the book of Job that supports that theme                                                          (Be sure to document it correctly MLA style.)                                                                      – Two sentences of commentary or explanation connecting                                       the  mentioned in the topic sentence and the quote                                   – Second quote                                           – Two sentences of commentary or explanation connecting                              the theme mentioned in the topic sentence and the quote   – Third quote  – Two sentences of commentary or explanation connecting the theme    mentioned in the topic sentence and the quote   —  Last paragraph – at least two sentences concluding your paper.  If you are struggling, repeat the three themes.  Be sure and do not include your opinion or a moral tag.