Abstract

This Exegesis was done with the purpose of analyzing and producing varied interpretations of the story of Job, specifically chapter 1 verses 6 to 22. To be able to gain a deeper and more grounded understanding of the story, the group analyzed it from different perspectives: historical, literary, and textual. By looking at its historical context; they were able to find out that the book of Job can be traced back as early as 1700-2000 BC, but archeologists argue that this isn’t true due to the lack of data. Although one thing’s for sure and that’s the fact that Job is the oldest book in the Bible. It was also revealed that the book of Job wasn’t actually written by Job himself, but by an unidentified Israelite, possibly Moses, Elihum Solomon, Ezekiel or David. Due to the uncertain identity of the writer, there is also no known audience and place of composition. Although there are studies that say that it was written for the Israelites and the only place we know of is the place where Job lived which is in Uz near Canaan. The book of Job also revealed historical practices like how Job would offer burnt offerings every week as he officiates as a family priest which showed that Job’s story took place before Aaronic priesthood was established.

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