Reviews"I give this book a high recommendation, both for its readable and accurate translation, and because it brings together a noteworthy saint and a timeless biblical book, both of which originated during a troubled time like ours. Essential reading for enthusiasts not only of the writings of St. Gregory, but of the book of Job, as well." Karl A. Schultz
Series Volume Number259
Volume NumberVol. 4, Bks. 17-22
Dewey Decimal223/.107
Table Of ContentContents List of Abbreviations . . . vii Introduction . . . 1 Mark DelCogliano Book 17 (Job 24:20-26:14) . . . 7 Book 18 (Job 27:1-28:21) . . . 53 Book 19 (Job 28:21-29:20) . . . 141 Book 20 (Job 29:21-30:31) . . . 201 Book 21 (Job 31:1-31:23) . . . 283 Book 22 (Job 31:24-31:40) . . . 321 Scriptural Index . . . 381
SynopsisGregory the Great was pope from 590 to 604, a time of great turmoil in Italy and in the western Roman Empire generally because of the barbarian invasions. Gregory's experience as prefect of the city of Rome and as apocrisarius of Pope Pelagius fitted him admirably for the new challenges of the papacy. The Moral Reflections on the Book of Job were first given to the monks who accompanied Gregory to the embassy in Constantinople. This fourth volume, containing books 17 through 22, provides commentary on twelve chapters of Job, from 24:21 through 31:40.