Old TestamentPoetry / Wisdom
Book of Job
The Book of Job was written by Unknown (c. 2000-1800 BC) and contains 42 chapters and 1,070 verses. Key themes include Suffering, Sovereignty, Faith.
42
Chapters
1,070
Verses
Unknown
Author
2000-1800 BC
Date Written
Overview
Job explores the mystery of suffering through the story of a righteous man who lost everything yet maintained his faith in God.
Purpose
To address the problem of innocent suffering and show that God's ways are beyond human understanding.
Historical Context
Likely set in the patriarchal period, dealing with timeless questions about suffering and God's justice.