
Episode 20: The Problem of Evil (The Book of Job)
Literature and History
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Job's Singular Suffering and Divine Justice
Exploring the unique perspective of the Book of Job on individual suffering and virtuous choices, diverging from collective punishment themes in biblical narratives. Historical interpretations through Midrashim and early Christian views, like Pope Gregory the Great's, elucidate Job's suffering in the context of divine justice and spiritual purgation.
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