The book of Job is found in the Old Testament of the Bible, with Job as the protagonist. There is no information about the original author. The book focuses on the issue of
suffering of innocent people, and raises the question about the nature of human suffering and if God is just and powerful, what happens to divine
justice.
The book talks about the suffering of a
man named Job, a just and
righteous man and his relationship with God. It contains 42 chapters. A prologue describes Job as a wealthy and righteous man. Satan had a
dispute with God and is allowed to
Test Job's loyalty to God. As a part of the test, Job loses his sons and daughters, and everything he owns.
Job had dispute between his friends. He also complains against God that the latter does not hear him, is punishing, and allows the wicked prosperity. Elihu the prophet gave a speech criticizing Job for his discouraged belief and provides an outline of God's justice.
God responds and reveals his will. Job accepts that God is capable of anything which Job as a human being cannot understand. Like all's well that ends well, the last chapter talks about Job's repentance, his vindication and everything restored back to normal.
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