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Introduction and Background

The Book of Job

Quick Facts about Job

  • Job is the 18th Book in the Bible
  • The Hebrew Word for Job is "Iyov" which means "object of enmity" (the meaning is uncertain)
  • The Greek Name for Job is "Iob" which is the Greek form of the Hebrew
  • The Author of the Book of Job was Job (According to Tradition)
  • The Events in Job date back to 2180 BC approximately
  • The Main Theme of Job is Trusting the Lord in the midst of evil and suffering
  • A Type of Jesus - In Job Jesus is the ever-living redeemer

Outline of Job