The life and times of this iconic and enduring biblical Book The Book of Job raises stark questions about the meaning of innocent suffering and the relationship of the human to the divine, yet it is also one of the Bible\'s most obscure and paradoxical books.
Mark Larrimore provides a panoramic history of this remarkable book, traversing centuries and traditions to examine how Job\'s trials and his challenge to God have been used and understood in diverse contexts, from commenta.
The life and times of this iconic and enduring biblical Book The Book of Job raises stark questions about the meaning of innocent suffering and the relationship of the human to the divine, yet it is also one of the Bible\'s most obscure and paradoxical books