Suffering Wisely and Well: The Grief of Job and the Grace of God   

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Suffering Wisely and Well: The Grief of Job and the Grace of God*

By Eric Ortlund

Crossway books, 2022
192 Pages  

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Summary

In this book, Eric Ortlund explores different types of trials throughout Scripture, revealing the spiritual purpose for each and reassuring readers with God’s promise of restoration. The majority of the book focuses on Job, one of the most well-known yet misunderstood stories of suffering. Ortlund thoughtfully analyzes the text chapter by chapter, including the doubt of Job’s friends, God’s response to Job’s questions, and the meaning behind important imagery including references to Leviathan and Behemoth. The book shows readers how to deepen their relationship with God during painful experiences in their own lives and how to comfort others who are hurting. 

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