Hiob (1852)

Hiob is a novel written by Ludwig Hirzel and first published in 1852. The book is set in Switzerland and tells the story of a wealthy merchant named Job who is faced with a series of personal tragedies. Job is a devout Christian who believes that his faith will see him through his trials, but as his suffering intensifies, he begins to question God's plan for him.The novel explores themes of faith, suffering, and redemption, and is considered a classic work of Swiss literature. Hirzel's writing is characterized by its vivid descriptions of the Swiss landscape and its portrayal of Job's inner turmoil as he struggles to come to terms with his misfortunes.Hiob has been praised for its powerful storytelling and its exploration of complex philosophical themes. It has been translated into several languages and has been adapted for the stage and screen. The book continues to be widely read and studied today, and is considered an important work of European literature.Text is in German.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.