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Mentioned in 63 episodes

Book of Job

Book • 1990

Stephen Mitchell

The Book of Job is an Old Testament book that explores themes of suffering, faith, and the nature of God. It tells the story of Job, a righteous man who endures immense suffering despite his piety.

The book features dialogues between Job and his friends, who attempt to explain his suffering, and between Job and God. It raises profound questions about the relationship between God and humanity, the problem of evil, and the meaning of life.

The Book of Job is considered a literary masterpiece, known for its poetic language and philosophical depth.

It remains a source of reflection and inspiration for readers grappling with the complexities of faith and suffering.

Mentioned by

Rebecca McLaughlin

Tara Leigh Cobble

Fr. Mike Schmitz

Fr. Mike Schmitz

Dr. Jordan Cooper

Matthieu Pageau

Mentioned in 63 episodes

Mentioned by Jordan B. Peterson when discussing the book of Job and its relation to purpose.

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Mentioned by

Stephen West

as a biblical example of unwavering faith in the face of adversity.

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Mentioned by

Brett McKay

as a spiritual text exploring themes of human limitations and lack of control.

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Mentioned by

Tim Mackie

regarding figures of speech in the English language.

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Mentioned by

Sean Illing

when discussing the book of Job and ancient Greek tragedy.

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Mentioned by

Brendan McCord

as his favorite part of the Bible.

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Mentioned by

John Gray

as a key text, questioning the rationality and justice of the universe.

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Mentioned by Sal Di Stefano while reading it and reflecting on how to support friends during tough times.

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Mentioned by

Mike Maughan

as a source for a story about dealing with negative emotions.

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Mentioned by

Mike Cosper

when discussing lament in the Christian faith.

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Mentioned by

Dr. Jordan Cooper

when discussing how Job's friends wrongly concluded that his suffering was due to his own sins.

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Mentioned by

John MacArthur

when explaining the traditional Jewish theology about calamity and punishment.

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Mentioned by

Rebecca McLaughlin

in the context of a discussion about the book of Job.

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Mentioned by

Tara Leigh Cobble

as a challenging but ultimately rewarding book of the Bible.

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Mentioned by

Russell Moore

and

Philip Yancey

when discussing suffering and God's involvement in pain.

Philip Yancey on the Problem of Pain and Suffering

Mentioned by

R.C. Sproul

as part of the wisdom literature of the Old Testament.

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Mentioned by

Matthieu Pageau

as one of the books where Satan is clearly talked about.

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Mentioned by

Fr. Mike Schmitz

as the source for today's readings.

Day 12: Isaac and Rebekah (2025)

Mentioned by

Fr. Mike Schmitz

as part of the Bible in a Year podcast readings for day 26.

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Mentioned as part of the daily readings in the Bible in a Year podcast.

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