Job

The book of Job includes three cycles of conversations in which the friends of Job offer their comfort and advice, and then listen as Job… Read More »Three cycles of conversations

Clay was one of the most readily available materials in ancient times. It was used to construct buildings and to make everyday household items. Job… Read More »Clay

In the literature of the ancient Near East, the sea (9:8) is often seen as a threat to the order of nature. People looked upon… Read More »The sea

What is Sheol? In the OT, Sheol (7:9–10) is where the dead reside. It is a place of rest for believers (1 Sam. 28:14), but… Read More »What is Sheol

Was Job a real person? It is not known exactly when Job lived, but he was a real person. Ezekiel 14:14, 20 and James 5:11… Read More »Was Job a real person?

Seven days and seven nights was a traditional period for mourning in the ancient Near East (2:13).

Comfort is a key word in the book of Job. When faced with personal tragedies, Job receives no comfort from his friends (16:2). But when… Read More »Comfort

Hanging on nothing? Although he didn’t have all the tools of modern science, Job understood that God “hangs the earth on nothing” (26:7). His infinite… Read More »Hanging on nothing?