The World English Bible (WEB): Job

The Book of Job is a profound poetic work in the Old Testament that addresses themes of suffering faith and divine justice. Traditionally attributed to Moses Job is believed to have been written in the post-exilic period though its exact date is uncertain. This biblical narrative tells the story of Job a righteous man who experiences extreme suffering and loss challenging the notion of retributive justice—that good is rewarded and evil is punished. The narrative opens with a description of Job's prosperous life and his deep faith in God. However a heavenly challenge leads to Job losing his wealth health and family plunging him into despair. His friends Eliphaz Bildad and Zophar come to comfort him but instead argue that his suffering must be a result of sin insisting that he repent to regain God's favor. Throughout the dialogues Job maintains his innocence and questions the justice of his suffering sparking profound philosophical discussions about the nature of God and human suffering.