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Jonathan Fessenden, theologian and editor of Missio Dei , and I discussed this ancient and supremely interesting book on his podcast. The Book of Job is one of the oldest poems in our tradition. It is a joy to read and a puzzle to wonder about: why does God allow—even provoke—the Accuser to destroy Job’s life and test his faith? What does it mean for us when things are not going the way we hope? What is this troubled world, this vale of tears, for in the first place? The video of our discussion of The Book of Job on the Missio Dei website and on YouTube Jonathan Fessenden’s bio on Missio Dei The Book of Job on the USCCB (US Conference of Catholic Bishops) webpage The Book of Job (NABRE) on Bible Gateway Professor Wesley Morrison, “God’s Answer to Job” ( Cambridge University Press, 1996 ) Bishop Barron’s sermon “Why Is Life So Full of Suffering” (2022) Professors Sommers and Pizarro discussion on Job, “How Do You Solve a Problem like Theodicy?” on Very Bad Wizards (2019) Jonathan Fessenden’s, on Almost Good Catholics , episode 37: Catholic Movies, Pt. 1: Silence and The Scarlet and the Black . Jonathan Fessenden’s, on Almost Good Catholics , episode 49: Catholic Movies, Pt. 2: The Mission and A Man for All Seasons . Krzysztof Odyniec is a historian of Medieval and Early Modern Europe; he is also the host of the 'Almost Good Catholics' podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biblical-studies

Jonathan Fessenden, theologian and editor of Missio Dei , and I discussed this ancient and supremely interesting book on his podcast. The Book of Job is one of the oldest poems in our tradition. It is a joy to read and a puzzle to wonder about: why does God allow—even provoke—the Accuser to destroy Job’s life and test his faith? What does it mean for us when things are not going the way we hope? What is this troubled world, this vale of tears, for in the first place? The video of our discussion of The Book of Job on the Missio Dei website and on YouTube Jonathan Fessenden’s bio on Missio Dei The Book of Job on the USCCB (US Conference of Catholic Bishops) webpage The Book of Job (NABRE) on Bible Gateway Professor Wesley Morrison, “God’s Answer to Job” ( Cambridge University Press, 1996 ) Bishop Barron’s sermon “Why Is Life So Full of Suffering” (2022) Professors Sommers and Pizarro discussion on Job, “How Do You Solve a Problem like Theodicy?” on Very Bad Wizards (2019) Jonathan Fessenden’s, on Almost Good Catholics , episode 37: Catholic Movies, Pt. 1: Silence and The Scarlet and the Black . Jonathan Fessenden’s, on Almost Good Catholics , episode 49: Catholic Movies, Pt. 2: The Mission and A Man for All Seasons . Krzysztof Odyniec is a historian of Medieval and Early Modern Europe; he is also the host of the 'Almost Good Catholics' podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/christian-studies

Jonathan Fessenden, theologian and editor of Missio Dei , and I discussed this ancient and supremely interesting book on his podcast. The Book of Job is one of the oldest poems in our tradition. It is a joy to read and a puzzle to wonder about: why does God allow—even provoke—the Accuser to destroy Job’s life and test his faith? What does it mean for us when things are not going the way we hope? What is this troubled world, this vale of tears, for in the first place? The video of our discussion of The Book of Job on the Missio Dei website and on YouTube Jonathan Fessenden’s bio on Missio Dei The Book of Job on the USCCB (US Conference of Catholic Bishops) webpage The Book of Job (NABRE) on Bible Gateway Professor Wesley Morrison, “God’s Answer to Job” ( Cambridge University Press, 1996 ) Bishop Barron’s sermon “Why Is Life So Full of Suffering” (2022) Professors Sommers and Pizarro discussion on Job, “How Do You Solve a Problem like Theodicy?” on Very Bad Wizards (2019) Jonathan Fessenden’s, on Almost Good Catholics , episode 37: Catholic Movies, Pt. 1: Silence and The Scarlet and the Black . Jonathan Fessenden’s, on Almost Good Catholics , episode 49: Catholic Movies, Pt. 2: The Mission and A Man for All Seasons . Krzysztof Odyniec is a historian of Medieval and Early Modern Europe; he is also the host of the 'Almost Good Catholics' podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jonathan Fessenden and I talk about two movies, Roland Joffé’s The Mission (1986) and Fred Zinneman’s A Man for All Seasons (1966), both written by Robert Bolt, and both about men of Faith facing persecution and a sudden reversal of political fortune. These are themes that we began in our first discussion, Episode 37: Catholic Movies, Pt. 1 . Jonathan Fessenden is a Catholic writer, composer, and teacher of theology. He has written about movies and worked in the industry as a composer, and continues to write music for film. Jonathan Fessenden’s articles at Missio Dei. The Mission (1986): Trailer , Wikipedia page , and IMDB page . A Man for All Seasons (1966): Trailer , Wikipedia page , and IMDB page . Jonathan Fessenden’s album, Upon the Water , is here . Jonathan Fessenden’s, on Almost Good Catholics , episode 37: Catholic Movies, Pt. 1: Silence and The Scarlet and the Black . Fr. Greg Boyle, SJ, on Almost Good Catholics , episode 17: Eternity Now: Talking about Mysticism with the Apostle to the Gangs of LA . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/christian-studies

Jonathan Fessenden and I talk about two movies, Roland Joffé’s The Mission (1986) and Fred Zinneman’s A Man for All Seasons (1966), both written by Robert Bolt, and both about men of Faith facing persecution and a sudden reversal of political fortune. These are themes that we began in our first discussion, Episode 37: Catholic Movies, Pt. 1 . Jonathan Fessenden is a Catholic writer, composer, and teacher of theology. He has written about movies and worked in the industry as a composer, and continues to write music for film. Jonathan Fessenden’s articles at Missio Dei. The Mission (1986): Trailer , Wikipedia page , and IMDB page . A Man for All Seasons (1966): Trailer , Wikipedia page , and IMDB page . Jonathan Fessenden’s album, Upon the Water , is here . Jonathan Fessenden’s, on Almost Good Catholics , episode 37: Catholic Movies, Pt. 1: Silence and The Scarlet and the Black . Fr. Greg Boyle, SJ, on Almost Good Catholics , episode 17: Eternity Now: Talking about Mysticism with the Apostle to the Gangs of LA . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices