Source edition
Origenes. Origenis Opera Omnia, Volume 2 (Patrologia Graeca, Tomus 12). La Rue, Charles de, editor; La Rue, Charles Vincent de, editor. Paris: J. P. Migne, 1862.
Source data
Open Greek and Latin · CC BY-SA 4.0
Cloned and adapted by Humanitext, with ongoing edits.
Summary
This work is a theological and spiritual commentary focusing on key passages from the biblical Book of Job. It begins by examining the trials of Job, who loses his possessions and family through the devil's conspiracy, and explains his endurance under the harsh words of his friend Bildad. In the middle section, the commentary interprets the absurdity of the wicked enjoying temporal wealth and Eliphaz's accusations, while exploring the process of spiritual maturation and Job's conviction of his own innocence amidst temptation. Towards the end, it addresses God's voice speaking to Job from the whirlwind, revealing that the trials were intended to manifest Job's hidden righteousness and patience to all. Finally, the work concludes with a spiritual interpretation of the believer's victory over the dragon (the devil) and the doubled rewards and divine grace bestowed upon Job for his endurance, showing the path of soul-purification and salvation through suffering.