St. Thomas Aquinas's Interpretation of the Book of Job

Exploring St. Thomas Aquinas's commentary on the Book of Job, the chapter focuses on themes such as suffering, divine providence, eschatology, and the afterlife. St. Thomas interprets Job's arguments as supporting the idea that true justice is achieved in the afterlife for those who suffer unjustly in this life, emphasizing final judgment, divine reward, and retribution. He stays close to the text, utilizing probable arguments to articulate his interpretation of how human affairs are governed by divine providence.