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Job: A story of Hope
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Job: A Story of Hope The Old Testament Bible story, Job, is believed by many to have been written by Moses and while an exact date cannot be agreed upon most scholars quote a date between 2000 BC and 1500 BC. It is clear the historical setting is after the time of Noah because there is reference made to the “great flood.” The general consensus is that Job was written sometime between the age of Noah and Moses. While the author of this book is not certain, it is clear that the writer was opposed to the popular belief that suffering was always the result of sin. The story of Job mainstreams the idea that suffering is not always punishment for transgressions, but plagues even the most righteous people. Yet, if the hardships are endured without complaint, the sufferer will be blessed and his relationship with the Lord strengthened. It is not a mere coincidence that King James chose to include the story of Job when he assembled the modern day King James Version of the bible. This piece was not chosen at random but served the purpose of giving hope to the suffering people of his time. The central theme of the Job story is the idea that a righteous man who perseveres and loves God, even during times of trouble, will be rewarded. This theme is developed, and later canonized, through the characterization of Job and the use of dues ex machina. Noah 2 The story of Job is a document of the suffering and perseverance of a man named Job. The beginning of the story reveals Job as a righteous man whose behavior is pleasing to the Lord.
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