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The Remarkable Record of Job
The Remarkable Book of Job is a highly recommended Bible study resource offering significant insights not found anywhere else. Dr. Henry Morris, a professional scientist, and prolific author dedicated to defending the Bible as God’s inerrant Word reveals Job’s God-centered message, which has often been bypassed by writers seeking answers to man-centered problems. Why does God who is omnipotent (able to prevent suffering) and merciful (willing to prevent suffering) allow suffering, particularly in the lives of those who have done nothing to deserve it? According to Morris, this question is actually not answered in the Book of Job. Instead, the Book of Job persuasively communicates the power and sovereignty of the Almighty God and truly confirms his role as Creator. Bible study leaders are using The Remarkable Record of Job - Teach God’s profound dominion over the world - Magnify the inerrancy of the Bible, especially the Genesis record of creation - Strengthen Christians’ faith in the Bible’s scientific and historical accuracy. - Equipping God’s people to answer evolution and revisionist theories espoused by scholars, educators, and even theologians - Awaken believers to Satan’s destructive and devastating devices in his long war against God - Counter the world’s self-focused view of God and their own suffering - Equip believers to live in awe of God with a no-compromise devotion to Him and His infallible Word revealed in the Holy Bible Join Dr. Henry Morris in this grand Bible study adventure with great assurance you will close the book inspired by the wonder of the Almighty’s perfect and mysterious ways. This Bible study resource is excellent for personal study, Bible study groups, and academic research for Bible scholars.
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First published December 12, 1941
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Henry M. Morris
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Henry M. Morris (1918–2006) was an American engineer and young Earth creationist, widely regarded as the father of modern creation science. He founded the Institute for Creation Research.
Not to be confused with his eldest son Henry M. Morris III.
Henry M. Morris (1918–2006) was an American engineer and young Earth creationist, widely regarded as the father of modern creation science. He founded the Institute for Creation Research.
Not to be confused with his eldest son Henry M. Morris III.
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April 25, 2015
I went through half a dozen or so commentaries on Job while I was preaching through the Biblical book of Job and Morris's book was one of the best. He was THE best when it came to leviathan and behemoth while others parroted worn-out and impossible [textually speaking] interpretations of crocodiles, whales, and hippos!
One negative note- Morris has an intense dislike for Elihu going so far as suggesting that he was under demonic influence and arguing away in a rather flimsy manner the strong evidence that he was, in fact, a good guy and a great help to Job. This "stubbornness" is an attribute I have seen more than once in Morris's books to views he does not hold- even when they are held by other good solid Bible expositors. You do not always have to agree with other valid interpretations [we are NOT talking about heretical views] but you need not be so dogmatic when they are presented. Paraphrasing what someone has said, "In major things we have unity, in minor things we have liberty, but in all things we must have charity."
One negative note- Morris has an intense dislike for Elihu going so far as suggesting that he was under demonic influence and arguing away in a rather flimsy manner the strong evidence that he was, in fact, a good guy and a great help to Job. This "stubbornness" is an attribute I have seen more than once in Morris's books to views he does not hold- even when they are held by other good solid Bible expositors. You do not always have to agree with other valid interpretations [we are NOT talking about heretical views] but you need not be so dogmatic when they are presented. Paraphrasing what someone has said, "In major things we have unity, in minor things we have liberty, but in all things we must have charity."
February 21, 2022
This was an astounding book, especially for it's size. Between this book and the Henry Morris Study Bible notes and commentary concerning the Book of Job definitely made the Book of Job more understandable and placed within a new light of context. Excellent and well worth the time to read and to study! I would pay that others would study and learn more from the Bible based upon the scientific understanding of Dr. Henry M. Morris.
April 8, 2022
Another fantastic book by Henry Morris! Scripture is so full of treasure to be found when we dig deep. The book of Job is deep. From the relationship between God and man, to science and history, the ice age and hydrologic processes, it is all covered in this amazing book. Henry Morris does a masterful job of digging up those gems in the book of Job.
Most of all it attests to the historicity of a man who understood at the end of his life that God cannot be "figured out," but He can most certainly be trusted.
Most of all it attests to the historicity of a man who understood at the end of his life that God cannot be "figured out," but He can most certainly be trusted.
January 27, 2023
This book was super interesting. I learned multiple new things I didn’t know before. I listened to it on Audible, but I’m buying a physical copy of this book to have in my collection!
May 29, 2017
Henry Morris gives his perspective on the observations recorded in the book of Job. Morris theorizes that Job lived before Moses and possibly before Abraham. The book makes reference to the great flood (Job 22:15-16). Prior to the flood the earth was covered in a mist, but following the flood a new water cycle was established. Dr. Morris reflects on passages that describe this great change. Job records references to wind, water vapor, clouds and rain.
January 29, 2017
When I first found this book in a used book store (St. Vincent de Paul's) it was shelved near other books on finding a job. I supposed people would expect that this book was for people looking for employment. However, this is a commentary on the book of Job in the Bible. The author was a Geologist who also was a Christian. He died several years ago. Every time I read one of his books, I am not disappointed, because he looks at things through creation and the Bible. This was printed in 1988 with Baker Book House, and I do not know if it is still available for purchase or not. If you ever find this book, then buy it, you won't be disappointed if you did.
July 23, 2010
Morris examines the value of Job in light of it's antiquity. He highlights the scientific statements that were millennia ahead of their time, wrestles with tough questions about Job, and examines the closing comments attributed to God.
I know of no other book like this on Job. Valuable knowledge.
I know of no other book like this on Job. Valuable knowledge.
October 21, 2020
I thoroughly enjoy all/any of Morris’ work. Definitely worth reading.
April 18, 2023
Has there ever been a commentary that exceeded the worth of its ancient source text? This book upon all the other job commentaries makes me doubt it.
I’ve read Job a number of times. And think it a cool ancient text. Some heroic phrases of which even now course thru the soul of believers.
Reading a preacher’s review saying that this was the best commentary on Job he had read, and it being free thru audible, I thought, why not. . .
And it at first seemed it could be a fun experience to read a Bible believing member of the Bible party (riffing on Bill Maher’s “I’m from the liberal wing of the liberal party”.).
And the insights Morris is willing to grant are interesting. Such as there are more scientific insights in this ancient book than in any other single book of the Bible, tho less than the whole. (Those unfamiliar with the Bible may be surprised to learn that there are some surprisingly cogent ideas that we ourselves didn’t figure out until our own era involving the world and its place in the heavens, distinguished from many other ancient ideas about say the earth resting on the back of a turtle or elephant or atlas. And it being flat. That sort of thing…)
Morris says there are 13 I believe.
But these sometimes too require a push from Morris.
And then I find that Morris is as ready to suppose and find things clear that are not clear. To speculate. But not always mark it speculation, but instead to mark it clear or probably or must. When in fact it is interesting perhaps but speculative, not so clear, possible perhaps but not probable without more information that Job supplies, and certainly not must.
Now, Morris is willing to supply the missing information and connections. And occasionally he cites to another verse in another book of the Bible. Good. Citation to primary sources or other evidence or at least arguments worked out, showing one’s math, is the way it should be done if one is going to do this. But often I did not see him doing this.
And while his speculation should not be penalized more than so many other commentators who do the same thing—if with reversed polarity to Morris and even the Bible itself—nor should we praise it more than any other commentary left hanging in the air like the earth in the heavens. Is there some other source to keep it aloft? Maybe, and in the earth’s case surely. But it really should be explored further. Or marked as speculative, inadequate, or based in say rhema itself.
It is based in an old Christian world view. But even this is at odds with some other old Christian ways of looking at it. The preacher I first read recommending this book said so, and so I figure that’s about right.
In the end my regard for Job is about the same, which is to say high. And my regard for some mysteries in the text is higher. But my regard for Morris as one who would explicate these is lower. Bc I don’t know where I may trust in his sober analysis. And where I cannot. But am mostly left thinking, yikes. Can’t anyone bring something out of this text more than I can for myself? . . . I think some Orthodox Jewish commentary I read long ago did, come to think of it. But it has been too long.
If any reader happens by and knows of such a commentary—that really has great insight not barren of, or negating of, the faith of Job himself—but instead enhances the value of Jon’s message by careful analysis, and yes, critique—please commend it to me in the comments.
Thanks
I’ve read Job a number of times. And think it a cool ancient text. Some heroic phrases of which even now course thru the soul of believers.
Reading a preacher’s review saying that this was the best commentary on Job he had read, and it being free thru audible, I thought, why not. . .
And it at first seemed it could be a fun experience to read a Bible believing member of the Bible party (riffing on Bill Maher’s “I’m from the liberal wing of the liberal party”.).
And the insights Morris is willing to grant are interesting. Such as there are more scientific insights in this ancient book than in any other single book of the Bible, tho less than the whole. (Those unfamiliar with the Bible may be surprised to learn that there are some surprisingly cogent ideas that we ourselves didn’t figure out until our own era involving the world and its place in the heavens, distinguished from many other ancient ideas about say the earth resting on the back of a turtle or elephant or atlas. And it being flat. That sort of thing…)
Morris says there are 13 I believe.
But these sometimes too require a push from Morris.
And then I find that Morris is as ready to suppose and find things clear that are not clear. To speculate. But not always mark it speculation, but instead to mark it clear or probably or must. When in fact it is interesting perhaps but speculative, not so clear, possible perhaps but not probable without more information that Job supplies, and certainly not must.
Now, Morris is willing to supply the missing information and connections. And occasionally he cites to another verse in another book of the Bible. Good. Citation to primary sources or other evidence or at least arguments worked out, showing one’s math, is the way it should be done if one is going to do this. But often I did not see him doing this.
And while his speculation should not be penalized more than so many other commentators who do the same thing—if with reversed polarity to Morris and even the Bible itself—nor should we praise it more than any other commentary left hanging in the air like the earth in the heavens. Is there some other source to keep it aloft? Maybe, and in the earth’s case surely. But it really should be explored further. Or marked as speculative, inadequate, or based in say rhema itself.
It is based in an old Christian world view. But even this is at odds with some other old Christian ways of looking at it. The preacher I first read recommending this book said so, and so I figure that’s about right.
In the end my regard for Job is about the same, which is to say high. And my regard for some mysteries in the text is higher. But my regard for Morris as one who would explicate these is lower. Bc I don’t know where I may trust in his sober analysis. And where I cannot. But am mostly left thinking, yikes. Can’t anyone bring something out of this text more than I can for myself? . . . I think some Orthodox Jewish commentary I read long ago did, come to think of it. But it has been too long.
If any reader happens by and knows of such a commentary—that really has great insight not barren of, or negating of, the faith of Job himself—but instead enhances the value of Jon’s message by careful analysis, and yes, critique—please commend it to me in the comments.
Thanks
January 22, 2022
Refreshing companion to study of Job. Coming from a creation science perspective the author brings out scientific discovers that confirm poetic expressions in Job dialogue. He is literal in a good way, suggesting that some ancients with a God-centered worldview may have known more about the cosmos than many moderns. Morris makes a good case for the prior importance of “God created” versus random and chance evolution.
The friends’ theology had a high view of God in terms of His justice and power, but missed grace and love. Job struggled to understand why he suffered, but he could not be cowed into hypocritical repentance. Job foreshadows Christ in many ways: Creator, Mediator, Righteous, reviled, abandoned, Redeemer, Mediator, Savior.
Morris doesn’t read like a commentary, though the content deals with technical details and arguments. Use of the KJV requires some clarifications, but it is an enjoyable read throughout.
The friends’ theology had a high view of God in terms of His justice and power, but missed grace and love. Job struggled to understand why he suffered, but he could not be cowed into hypocritical repentance. Job foreshadows Christ in many ways: Creator, Mediator, Righteous, reviled, abandoned, Redeemer, Mediator, Savior.
Morris doesn’t read like a commentary, though the content deals with technical details and arguments. Use of the KJV requires some clarifications, but it is an enjoyable read throughout.
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July 19, 2024The great problem of undeserved suffering, it probably is the most common of all excuses given by men and women for renouncing belief in a God of love and power. People say that the Book of Job was written to solve this problem. Comforters of Job are all as one compelled to the conclusion that the such a holy God must punish evil and bless goodness; but is it true? The four-chapter message direct from God that climaxes the Book of Job enables us to understand God’s great love and his eternal purposes in a unique, though somewhat disconcerting and surprising way -- and, amazingly, God says nothing about sufferings at all. What God does talk about is creation! The author of the book insists that an accurate research into our origins is the answer to all the problems that burden this present hurting world.
February 19, 2022
*maybe more like a 3.5, idk, I can’t decide
In the beginning, I was absolutely loving everything about this, but eventually the repetition of certain phrases or themes throughout different sections of the book finally started getting to me and making me more and more continuously bored. It was really informing and very fact- and evidence- based, which was refreshing and wonderful in its own right. But, overall, it fell a little bit flat for me. That isn’t to say that I didn’t get something out of it, though, because I definitely did! I’m about to do my own personal study of Job and this was a wonderful precursor to that, so I definitely love it for giving me more insight into the story than I already had beforehand!
In the beginning, I was absolutely loving everything about this, but eventually the repetition of certain phrases or themes throughout different sections of the book finally started getting to me and making me more and more continuously bored. It was really informing and very fact- and evidence- based, which was refreshing and wonderful in its own right. But, overall, it fell a little bit flat for me. That isn’t to say that I didn’t get something out of it, though, because I definitely did! I’m about to do my own personal study of Job and this was a wonderful precursor to that, so I definitely love it for giving me more insight into the story than I already had beforehand!
June 30, 2021
Actually I give this a 3.5 stars. Interesting book on Job. Not a full blown commentary. Morris approaches the book without some of the doubts of other commentators. He brings out several scientific points of Job. Most of them I think he is right on, but on a few he seems to be reading his opinions into his interpretation. If it were not for some of these liberties I might have given it an outright 4 stars.
I like that he discusses the sovereignty and providence of God in Job, the identification of Behemoth and Leviathan as dinosaurs, and Messianic prophecies and types in Job.
I like that he discusses the sovereignty and providence of God in Job, the identification of Behemoth and Leviathan as dinosaurs, and Messianic prophecies and types in Job.
March 15, 2019
This was a very enjoyable book to read. The author was quite knowledgeable about his topic and was able to point out some things I had never thought about before. The only drawback to this book. Is because of its age all the scriptures are in old King James. And when you combine that with the style that the book of Job is written in. And it could at times get a little tiresome.
December 8, 2020
the best book on Job that I have read. Well written, short chapters, deep insights, covers pretty much everything you need to know about the book. I have never read a nonfiction or theology book in its entirety in one day, but I read this one through in about 7 hours- with doing laundry and other house things. Great book!
July 14, 2022
It was alright. Some good information, but I can't help but wonder if his life's work in other areas (ie. creation science etc.) biased his approach to Job a bit. I agreed with a number of the points made along the way, but also thought that he missed the main point of Job as he chased after hobby horses. I also didn't agree with his treatment of Elihu.
August 17, 2022
This is the first book I’ve read by this author and it won’t be the last. I was fascinated by the depth of information he exposes in the book of Job. I’ve read the book of Job before, but this author illuminates creation through science and history in way I’ve never experienced. it’s a wonderful read!
December 28, 2022
This guy really likes creation. Idk what he’s on about with the primeval world and the “evolutionary pantheists” doesn’t really provide a source so he may be making it up. Besides that the commentary on Job is excellent and he is very conservative. Skip the chapter God’s Scientific Examination, it is weird and stupid.
March 16, 2023
Henry Morris writes as a man with great faith in God and Creationism which he believes can be tested through the scientific method through the account of Job - likely one of (if not the oldest) book in the Bible. A firery good book for the believer and a book for the arsenal of any aspiring Christian apologetic seeker.
September 20, 2024
The biblical book of Job is often mentioned in regards to suffering, but that is not the message of this ancient writing. The message of Job is concerned with God, His creation, and His mercy to us. This short book carefully takes the reader through Job, providing understanding about what is being taught to Job and thus to the reader.
January 24, 2021
Decent commentary on the book of Job. Morris, of course, likes to point out anything he sees in Job as a testimony to his Young Earth Creationist beliefs. So at times, it read as more of a YEC fact sheet from Job, than an actual commentary.
June 22, 2022
I am a believer. Job is my favorite book in the Bible. GK Chesterton wrote a fantastic essay on Job.
Got about halfway into the fourth chapter before I finally decided I couldn't listen to this nonsense any longer.
Got about halfway into the fourth chapter before I finally decided I couldn't listen to this nonsense any longer.
January 4, 2024
With the bold and sweeping claims the author makes about the book, I'd hope for a little more rigorous scholarship. Nevertheless, there are a lot of good insights in the book and I did enjoy listening to it. I do wish he didn't beg the question so often about dating though.
July 6, 2024
Read it after I studied Job myself. Fascinating and hard hitting. It doesn't go through chapter by chapter, but topic by topic. He believes Elihu was a bad guy /demon possessed (not at all what I read). Lots of discussion fodder.
July 7, 2024
Exposition of Job, unexpectedly and interestingly predicated on the fact that the proper understanding of Creation is of central importance in Job's (and therefore our-) fundamental dilemna irt suffering in full view of our just and holy God.
April 13, 2018
Especially chapter six...God the Creator's connection to need of salvation. And His care and guidance over all He created is omnipotent.
December 19, 2020
Fantastic insights on the book of Job.
January 7, 2021
It opened my eyes to see the book of Job as it ought to be seen. I saw things I had not seen before or did not know how exactly to interpret.
January 30, 2021
Wonderful narrative commentary on the ancient book of Job. Great insights all the way through.
February 16, 2021
I liked many of his insights and think this is well worth the read. I don't agree with his idea that leviathan was a dinosaur.
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