Quote by Charles Williams

Job plunges into a series of demands on and accusations of God which may be and indeed are epigrams of high intelligence, but are not noticeably patient.

Job plunges into a series of demands on and accusations of G

Summary

This quote suggests that the character of Job, in the biblical story of Job, presents a string of demands and accusations towards God that demonstrate his intelligence but lacks patience. Despite his intellectual capacity reflected in his witty epigrams, Job's impatience is evident in his complaints and criticisms towards God in the face of his suffering.

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By Charles Williams

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