How Does God Treat His Friends?: Learning from the Book of Job

by Bob Fyall

Is there fairness and justice in life?

What are we to do or say when a genuinely good person is overwhelmed by appalling disasters? Such a character was Job – a man who was wise, compassionate and historic, yet who suffered desperate tragedy. In this explanation of the suffering Bob Fyall points out that the story of Job is about real human experience – someone “sitting on an ash heap in harsh and bitter agony and loneliness”.

Why did God permit such a fate?

In answering this question the author brings help to all who wonder at the fairness and justice of God. Fyall also shows how the life of Job gives real hope to all of us – demonstrating as it does the goodness of God and his power over darkness.

160 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1995

Reviews

[Alistair Chalmers · Rating 5 out of 5]

As someone who loves the book of Job, I devoured this book. It is filled with helpful insights and Fyall anticipates questions that people have about the book. I enjoyed reading this and seeing how accessible and understandable Fyall makes the book of Job. Fyall also takes you to the New Testament and helps you read and interpret the book of Job through Jesus.
Great book, more in-depth review on my blog.

[Emily Flowers · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is out of print, and I spent an embarrassing amount of money (like, so ridiculous that I’m not going to tell you how much) to get it after I discovered it’s existence. It was worth every dollar spent.

[Logan Almy · Rating 4 out of 5]

An accessible, insightful, and thought-provoking explanation of the book of Job that weaves together insights from the Ancient Near East with practical biblical exposition for contemporary readers

[Dave · Rating 5 out of 5]

Phenomenal little book that achieves its purpose. Job is explained clearly and persuasively, and applied as well. While not an academic book, it is undergirded by great scholarship. Yet it is also both easy and enjoyable to read! I will never read Job in the same way again, and neither will you if you read this book. A shame it is not more widely known!