Job | |
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| Prophet, Righteous | |
| Venerated in | Judaism Christianity Islam Druze[1] |
| Major shrine | Tomb of Job |
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| Attributes | Often depicted as a man tested by God |
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| Major works | Book of Job |
Job (/dʒoʊb/ JOHB; Hebrew: אִיּוֹב 'Īyyōv; Greek: Ἰώβ Iṓb) is the central figure of the Book of Job in the Bible. In Islam, Job (Arabic: أيوب, romanized: ʾAyyūb) is also considered a prophet.
Job is presented as a good and prosperous family man who is suddenly beset with horrendous disasters that take away all he holds dear—a scenario intended to test Job's faith in God. Struggling mightily to understand this situation, Job reflects on his despair but consistently remains devout.
- ^ S. Swayd, Samy (2009). The A to Z of the Druzes. Rowman & Littlefield. p. 109. ISBN 9780810868366.
They also cover the lives and teachings of some biblical personages, such as Job, Jethro, Jesus, John, Luke, and others