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I read the book of Job last night, I dont think God comes out well in it
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"I read the book of Job last night, I don't think God comes out well in it"

- Virginia Woolf

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In this quote, Virginia Woolf is expressing her opinion on the biblical book of Job. She is recommending that the book does not represent God in a positive light. Woolf is likely describing the reality that Job is put through a series of tests by God, despite being a righteous guy. This might be viewed as God being unfair and unfair, which Woolf might be indicating. Woolf might likewise be referring to the fact that God does not directly answer Job's questions, leaving him in a state of confusion and misery. This could be seen as God being unresponsive and unconcerned. Woolf's quote recommends that she does not think God is depicted in a beneficial light in the book of Job.

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Virginia Woolf This quote is written / told by Virginia Woolf between January 25, 1882 and March 28, 1941. She was a famous Author from United Kingdom. The author also have 73 other quotes.

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