The Book of Job

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This paper largely focuses on the debates between Job and God concerning Job's righteousness and the toils he is forced to endure. The essay takes a look at the validity of Job's complaints and the structure of his argument. The critical analysis commentary is supported by many scriptural quotes from the Book of Job.

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"Job loses his debate with God, because he attempts to compare his mortal credentials to those of the omnipotent. Job believes that he is justified in questioning the Lord, because he has lived a righteous life. Job does not understand the source of his punishment, and therefore he feels justified in challenging the Lord. Job says, "I put on righteousness, and it clothed me: my judgment was a robe and a diadem"(Job 29:27-28), and now "Thou art become cruel to me: with thy strong hand thou opposes thyself against me" (Job 30:33). Job feels that he should be compensated for his righteousness, and cannot understand why the Lord is punishing him. This parallels the common belief that if one is obedient, he should be rewarded. Job disregards the hierarchy of nature, and places himself at the top of the pyramid with the deity. Job expects God to think like a mortal, and his pride, audacity, and ignorance ultimately lead to the renunciation of his challenge."

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