France: Job, afflicted with sores as his house burns, is mocked by his wife and friends. Wood engraving from the Biblia Sacra by Jean Benoit (1484-1573), early 16th century. 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.

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