So, yes. This is one of the books I made my own book about. I do consider the very beginning to be comedically written. It comes across as a Grimm story that evolves into a debate. The idea of it is this: Job, a righteous man, loses everything, and his friends accuse him of having sinned. Along the way, Job mentioned someone called the Redeemer, which his friends did not hear but God certainly did. The crux of the whole story, for me, lies in the mentioning of the Redeemer.
Another fascinating aspect of this book is that is shows God and Lucifer... just hanging out. They are sitting together and having a completely civil conversation. This denotes that they are not actually at war with one another; they just disagree. Nevertheless, God holds all the cards and has to give Lucifer permission to do this. It rather breaks conventions to see them this way, but it is the truth.
When God begins talking to Job towards the end of the book, a couple creatures, namely the Behemoth and the Leviathan, are mentioned. Very mysterious and cool. These sound like creatures like dinosaurs and dragons. I was told that this book is likely the oldest book in the "Holy Bible." Imagine what sorts of creatures may have existed back then. It's cool to think about.
Once again, I can hardly believe that Moses wrote this. It's insanely well written and poetic as hell. The debate is what it is. It is long and, at some points, a bit dry, but the fact that Job seemed to be aware of a man that would not be born for centuries is fascinating. I recommend the book.
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Job's friends assumed he must be guilty to suffer what they assumed was punishment. Interesting that God is angered by their assumptions, though they praised him while accusing Job. God forgives them for JOB'S sake.
ReplyDeleteIn the Book of Enoch, God says of the Redeemer, "My concealed one, whom I have kept in darkness till the hour of my choosing." Job could see what God concealed! Job had eyes to see indeed! He saw the point of it all... and that is what gave him strength.
He had insight! He saw through to the other side and was acting on it. God just wanted him to admit to it.
DeleteIf the book of Job were written by Moses it seems he was inspired. Indeed Job was righteous and had eyes to see, God had faith in him and made his bet with Lucifer. Job knew of the Redeemer when all were blind to him. Interesting the mentioning of the creatures Leviathan and Behemoth, the imagination stirs with the possibilities.
ReplyDeleteIt can't have been him, although I will admit that it is possible.
DeleteLucifer has no chance against God and he knows it. So, he calls into question the love of His followers. By taking away the blessings, their true worth is tested.
ReplyDeleteThe sad thing is that Lucifer is often right.
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