Germany: 'Job and his Wife'. Oil on panel painting from the Jabach Altarpiece by Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528), 1504. Job is the central character of the Book of Job in the Hebrew Bible. Job is also recognised as a prophet of God in the Qur'an. The Book of Job begins with an introduction to Job's character. He is described as a blessed man who lives righteously. God's praise of Job prompts Satan to challenge Job's integrity and suggesting that Job serves God simply because he protects him. God removes Job's protection, allowing Satan to take his wealth, his children and his physical health.

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