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Gold Medal Winner of the 2019 Illumination Book AwardsThe Old Testament story of Job has confounded followers of God throughout the ages.Perplexingly, God enters into a pact with the devil to test Jobs loyalty, resulting in cataclysmic losses for this righteous man of antiquity. Job clings to his faith, winning worldwide renown for his perseverance and patience.The traditional interpretation of Jobs journey is that even the most righteous man on earth can suffer without reason. Left unsaid is the unnerving sense that Job was the victim of a cruel cosmic battle.The Joy of Job builds a remarkable case for a new interpretation of this ancient mystery. It offers sacred lessons about self-examination, religious pride, and discerning leadership. It emerges as one of the greatest stories of repentance and restoration ever told.Endorsements:"The Joy of Job makes a remarkable contribution to Biblical studies, theology, and pastoral care. With compelling logic and convincing Biblical exegesis, it presents the case for an alternate viewpoint into the meaning of Jobs journey. After reading this book, Job makes sense to me in a way it never did before." The Rev. Dr. Daniel Meyer, Senior Pastor, Christ Church of Oak Brook, Illinois; board member of Fuller Theological Seminary, and an author."This is such an impressive study and very relevant in the consideration of leadership in these disordered times. The book is a clarion call to consider Job in a new way." Dr. Myrna Grant, Professor Emerita, Wheaton College Graduate School, author of 18 books including Vanya, a classic that inspired millions."Twenty five years as a federal investigator gives me a profound appreciation for the authors investigative approach, which reveals powerful truths that have been obscured by centuries of passive reading of the Book of Job." Mark Lundgren, Co-Founder of Secure Church, a national church security ministry."This unique investigative approach to the book of Job opened my eyes to much that I had missed. Pick it up; engage the argument. Youll be blessed with a new grasp of the gospel!" The Rev. Dr. John Sittema, retired President and Chief Executive Officer of WorldServe Ministries."In a brilliant study, Maribeth Vander Weele challenges us to look behind the curtain to see a side of Job we may never have considered." The Rev. David Freshour, Senior Pastor of Chevy Chase Baptist Church, Washington, D.C. (Retired)