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Author of the Book of Job

c. 6th–4th century BCE (scholarly estimate)JudaismAncient (before 200 BCE)Scripture

The Book of Job, a poetic meditation on suffering and justice, does not name its author. A tradition recorded in the Talmud credits it to Moses; modern scholars regard the author as unknown and generally date the book to between the 6th and 4th centuries BCE.

Authorship, dates or origin are uncertain or disputed; read this background with care.

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