Job and the Mystery of Suffering: Spiritual Reflections

It was an interesting read that made you think. However, to me it still does not settle the problem of bad things happening to good people.

Decided to pick this book up after seeing my friar friend reading it…thoughtfully written and reframes the question of suffering well…a short theological lesson in who god is and our response to god’s love.

I like how rohr ties the suffering of job to that of Jesus. Rohr does not try to answer the unanswerable question that the book of job seems to center on, which is why do bad things happen to good people. Rather job shows us the limits of human understanding of God’s ways. In the end job is “resurrected “ because he realizes that he doesn’t know everything. So we must come to the same conclusion.

Amazing beautiful put and helps us to see job more and how God loves us and more then love suffers

Richard Rohr is a very gifted author of spiritual and contemplative literature. This is the most masterful take on the book of Job that I have every read. Rohr's interpretation of Job's story--and in the more universal sense, all human suffering--is highly enlightened and takes the theme of human suffering vis a vis God to a whole new level of understanding, one that takes Job and God out of the customary or narrow boxes in which many persons place them.

I don't know much about it but what the title suggests, but I do hope for a "review" of it from my friend.

I like the book "Job and the Mystery of Suffering" because it has helped me to understand a little more the mystery of suffering in my life and the lives of others that I minister to. A good tool for reflecting more fully on the Book of Job as it might relate to one's own life. Richard Rohr is an excellent author. I have read other books written by him. He is very honest and upfront about things.

I taught a class on the book of Job for my church years ago. I read everything I could get my hands on on the book including this one. I was almost immediately captivated by Father Richard Rohr's energy and fascinating insight into the real meaning of the book of Job for people today. This was a very big help for my class and I made notes from this book for the other people that would teach the class after me. This was the first book I ever read of Father Richard Rohr and I have read everything he has written since this one. I could not recommend this any more highly

Excellent book and well worth a read. A great author who sometimes strays near the edge of orthodoxy these days, but also helps broaden the mind. Looking at suffering , its a very good book.

Absolutely amazing book, best one on suffering I have ever read. Richard Rohrs knowledge and scriptural interpretation is awe inspiring. He brings such current relevance to Jobs situation he could be writing about todays experiences

excellent. throws true light on difficult stuff, in a most coherent way. job's always been my fascination, and it is a joy to see Richard tackling him so beautifully from his understanding heart. An enormous boost to my innerwork. So clearly presented. Thank you. Thank you..

As described, arrived on time. Thanks.

I began reading Richard Rohr’s ‘Job and the Mystery of Suffering’ shortly after my shoulder cuff reconstruction surgery. As an incomplete quadriplegic I was left extremely dependent on the care of the hospital staff for the next three months while I recovered. I never felt so helpless in the deep pains of personal suffering. It would also be at this time that my wife fell ill and also ended up in hospital.The profound thoughts Rohr shared brought a deep sense of encouragement and comfort during this time. I found myself realizing that like Job, all I desired was to sense, see, & hear The presence of God with me during this time. Through the community that engaged with me around quotes from his writings, the deep revelations of his love for me despite my confusion and failings, and the amazing grace of the hope he revealed as I slowly healed was an incredible companion throughout the past months journeys.This story of life truly is magnificent and greater than me!