Brief Summary of The Book of Job

The Book of Job is probably the oldest book in the Bible. It contains more
references to creation, the flood, and other events than any book of the Bible
except Genesis. It provides more detail between the age-long conflict between
God and Satan than almost any other book. Also it seems to contain more
scientific detail than any other book.

The author of Job was indeed Job himself (19:23-24). The book is
considered a masterpiece of literature. The book deals with the mystery of human
suffering. Job living in the land of Uz, the greatest of all men of the east was
blessed abundantly by God and then lost it all, his livestock, house, and even his
family. The style of the book is viewed by a long list of religious questions.

Mar. 4, 2010 DwellingWithGod.com By Jay Gheen