40 Minutes In The Old Testament Job 1:1-12 (Episode 383)
Oct 13, 2023
In this episode, Chad and Daniel begin the book of Job. Job, an upright and blessed family man, is about to lose everything. The hosts discuss Job's continuous burnt offerings, the omission of Job's wife, and the heavenly council where Satan challenges Job's loyalty.
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Job's Time Period
- The Book of Job's setting is unclear, lacking familiar characters or time markers.
- It appears to be set in the patriarchal period, possibly pre-Joseph, with a Genesis-like flavor.
Job's Structure and Language
- Job is unique in its structure, starting and ending with prose narrative but containing mostly poetic dialogue.
- The Hebrew poetry in Job is known for its complexity and difficulty.
Job's Reaction to Suffering
- Job initially appears as a champion of acceptance but then curses his birth and questions God.
- This reflects the human experience of suffering, with initial acceptance often giving way to questioning and lament.