New Collegeville Bible Commentary: Job Candlesticks the son of an impoverished

the son of an impoverished school teacher in a remote village high in the mountains of the Bosnian interior

This outdoor-suitable piece symbolizes compassion and the bond between humans and animals

Man’s disposition to pursue happiness

tailored for Catholic readers

New Collegeville Bible Commentary: Job Candlesticks the son of an impoverishedThe book of Job is a vivid testimony to pain, a plea for justice, and a wrenching theological debate about suffering and its causes. Central to this debate are questions about the roles that God and humans play in causing human suffering and whether divine human relationships can proceed in the midst of overwhelming anguish. Like a riddle, the text grasps readers' minds and emotions, inviting them to participate in Job's story and to work toward their