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In The Trial of Job, Father Patrick Reardon helps the reader identify with Job on multiple levels, making him accessible to those less familiar with Scripture, those who cannot relate to the extent of his suffering and despair, as well as those who have had their share of tragedy.

Indeed the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before” (Job 42:8–10). In this passage near the very end of the book, Job appears preeminently as an effective petitioner on behalf of his friends. These men are restored to God’s favor by Job’s praying for them, and Job himself recovers by his praying for them. The story of Job is thus interpreted through the singular mystery of intercessory prayer. Moreover, this explanation of Job was not lost on those familiar with the story. For example, the Prophet
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