Job, a pathetic case of a man in the midst of turmoil... an unfortunate victim of unfair treatment.
He endured unheard-of trials. His body, covered in ulcers, caused him terrible suffering. His so-called friends mocked him. His wife, mad with grief, discouraged him. Even God seemed to abandon him, letting Satan carry out his Machiavellian plans. And yet, Job sat patiently and endured it all. That is not the usual idea one has of a hero, and yet...
Could a man of average moral strength have remained faithful like Job?
Could a weakling have endured the excruciating pain, suffering, and grief that he underwent?
So, was Job not an authentic hero?
After a year of in-depth study of Job's life, the author Charles Swindoll concluded that Job appears clearly in the ancient book of the Bible that bears his name
Author: Charles Swindoll
ISBN: 9782895760627