Job: A story of Hope

Job: A Story of Hope
The Old Testament Bible story, Job, is believed by many to have been written by Moses and while an exact date cannot be agreed upon most scholars quote a date between 2000 BC and 1500 BC. It is clear the historical setting is after the time of Noah because there is reference made to the “great flood.” The general consensus is that Job was written sometime between the age of Noah and Moses. While the author of this book is not certain, it is clear that the writer was opposed to the popular belief that suffering was always the result of sin. The story of Job mainstreams the idea that suffering is not always punishment for transgressions, but plagues even the most righteous people. Yet, if the hardships are endured without complaint, the sufferer will be blessed and his relationship with the Lord strengthened. It is not a mere coincidence that King James chose to include the story of Job when he assembled the modern day King James Version of the bible....