The Book of Job tells the story of a righteous man, Job, who is tested by God through immense suffering. Satan challenges God, claiming Job's piety is only because of his prosperity. God allows Satan to afflict Job with loss of wealth, family, and health, but Job remains faithful. The book explores the problem of divine justice and why the righteous suffer, questioning whether suffering is always a result of sin. Job's friends initially accuse him of wrongdoing, while Job himself questions God's justice. Ultimately, God restores Job's fortunes, but the book leaves open questions about the nature of suffering and the limits of human understanding.
