The Welwyn series is my favourite set of commentaries. They are simple enough for the lay reader yet contain sufficient detail to instruct and help, alongside a study of the Bible.

This book on Job is lengthy and examines each chapter in detail. There are numerous quotations from theologians included and an explanation of the different viewpoints in many areas.

The book of Job is obviously primarily about suffering and our response to it as Christians. We are moving further and further away from the Bible as a means of help and comfort at these times. This book points us back to the source of all true help with this reminder:

Firstly, we need to see the value of the Word of God in the healing process of those who feel spiritually abandoned. Secular counsellors often suggest that Scripture is the cause of the trouble. They suggest that we get rid of the Bible! The right advice, however, is to learn what God's Word has to say and to discover how relevant it all is. Disciplined, thoughtful Bible study will pay enormous dividends. It will change the way we think and that in turn, will change the way we live and feel.

Recommended for those who truly want to understand the book of Job and its practical relevance for us today. ( )