ENDURING FAITH: THE ROLE OF TRUST IN GOD AMID ADVERSITY IN THE BOOK OF JOB

  • Unique Paper ID: 173190
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 9
  • PageNo: 2361-2367
  • Abstract:
  • The Book of Job, a timeless narrative of suffering and faith, continues to resonate with individuals grappling with inexplicable adversity. This paper examines the role of trust in God amidst such trials, utilizing resilience theory to understand Job's spiritual, emotional, and psychological endurance. Exploring themes of suffering, divine justice, and restoration, the analysis considers the diverse perspectives within the text, from Job's lamentations to the voice of God. Resilience theory provides a valuable framework, highlighting concepts like meaning-making and hope, to understand Job's journey. This study analyzes Job's expressions of faith and his ultimate transformation. Ultimately, this research reflects on the significance of Job's story for contemporary understandings of faith, suffering, and human resilience, demonstrating how even in the depths of despair, belief can foster profound strength and renewal.

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@article{173190,
        author = {R Archana and Dr. R. Kannan},
        title = {ENDURING FAITH: THE ROLE OF TRUST  IN  GOD AMID ADVERSITY IN THE BOOK OF JOB},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {11},
        number = {9},
        pages = {2361-2367},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=173190},
        abstract = {The Book of Job, a timeless narrative of suffering and faith, continues to resonate with individuals grappling with inexplicable adversity. This paper examines the role of trust in God amidst such trials, utilizing resilience theory to understand Job's spiritual, emotional, and psychological endurance. Exploring themes of suffering, divine justice, and restoration, the analysis considers the diverse perspectives within the text, from Job's lamentations to the voice of God. Resilience theory provides a valuable framework, highlighting concepts like meaning-making and hope, to understand Job's journey. This study analyzes Job's expressions of faith and his ultimate transformation. Ultimately, this research reflects on the significance of Job's story for contemporary understandings of faith, suffering, and human resilience, demonstrating how even in the depths of despair, belief can foster profound strength and renewal.},
        keywords = {resilience theory, transformation, suffering, belief, renewal},
        month = {February},
        }

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  • ISSN: 2349-6002
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 9
  • PageNo: 2361-2367

ENDURING FAITH: THE ROLE OF TRUST IN GOD AMID ADVERSITY IN THE BOOK OF JOB

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