The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 20: Job
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The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 20: Job
The Challoner Revision |
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| Note | Reading ease score: 88.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | This eBook was produced by David Widger from etext #1581 prepared by Dennis McCarthy, Atlanta, Georgia and Tad Book, student, Pontifical North American College, Rome |
| Summary | "The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 20: Job" is a sacred text that belongs to the Old Testament of the Christian Bible, originally translated from the Latin Vulgate in the late 16th century. This biblical book explores profound themes of suffering, justice, and faith through the story of Job, a man of great piety who endures immense trials and tribulations, challenging the notion of divine justice in the process. The opening of the Book of Job introduces the titular character, described as a righteous man living in the land of Uz. The narrative quickly establishes his wealth and familial happiness, which is abruptly shattered when Satan challenges his faithfulness to God, claiming it is merely a result of his blessings. Following this, Job receives devastating news of the loss of his possessions and children, yet he responds with remarkable resilience, proclaiming, "The Lord gave, and the Lord hath taken away; blessed be the name of the Lord." This sets the stage for a deep exploration of theodicy as Job grapples with his undeserved suffering while maintaining his innocence and faith in God's greater plan. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BS: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament |
| Subject | Bible. Job |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 8320 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 26, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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