England: 'Satan Smiting Job with Sore Boils'. Tempera on mahogany painting by William Blake (28 November 1757 - 12 August 1827), c. 1826-1827. 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 torture him in various ways.

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