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The Book of Job
The Book of Job by John E. Hartley has been mentioned in 3 episodes across 3 podcasts (0 episodes recommend it and 3 episodes discuss it), through . Most frequently brought up by Jordan Peterson (1 episode) on Modern Wisdom (1 episode), Monday Morning Podcast (1 episode) and No Stupid Questions (1 episode).
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I've been writing about the Book of Job, and Job is a story of unjust suffering fundamentally.
Jordan Peterson · Modern Wisdom · Nov 2023 Listen at 1:16:36 The best things said about it
But I'll tell you my favorite story of all time—it comes from the Old Testament, the Book of Job. It's studied as one of the great poems of all time.
Anyway, I want to bring up the book of Job. Huh, look at that, I said it right; I didn't say Job. Job reads like a tale of cruelty because God and the devil got together to put Job through the ringer.
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Why people recommend it
The Book of Job is a profound text from the Hebrew Bible that explores the complex theological problem of why innocent people suffer through a narrative of intense trials faced by a righteous man. The biblical book was discussed across several distinct podcasts, highlighting its enduring literary and philosophical impact. On an episode of No Stupid Questions, Mike described it as his favorite story of all time and noted that it is widely studied as one of the great poems in history. On Modern Wisdom, Dr. Jordan Peterson explored the text while discussing his own writings on faith, framing the narrative fundamentally as a profound examination of unjust suffering. Additionally, on the Monday Morning Podcast, Bill Burr referenced the Book of Job during a comedic and reflective segment, discussing how God and the devil put the protagonist through harsh trials and noting that the narrative is frequently misunderstood as a tale of sheer cruelty rather than a deeper exploration of human suffering. These conversations reflect the book's lasting resonance as a timeless meditation on adversity, faith, and the human condition.
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Jordan Peterson I've been writing about the Book of Job, and Job is a story of unjust suffering fundamentally. 1
“I've been writing about the Book of Job, and Job is a story of unjust suffering fundamentally.”
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“But I'll tell you my favorite story of all time—it comes from the Old Testament, the Book of Job. It's studied as one of the great poems of all time.”
“Anyway, I want to bring up the book of Job. Huh, look at that, I said it right; I didn't say Job. Job reads like a tale of cruelty because God and the devil got together to put Job through the ringer.”