Believed to have been written from 2000-1800 B.C, the Book of Job is also commonly recognized as a Bible Wisdom Book. This piece of Hebrew literature was originally written as a set of instructions for the Jews. Set in the land of Uz northeast of Palestine the scriptures demonstrated the true meaning of faith as well as God's ultimate power and sovereignty. Though the author of Job is unclear, there are several suspicions of Job, Moses, and Solomon being the writers of the text.
             Though the Book of Job is not an epic itself, it does have several epic conventions and characteristics which serve the overall purpose of recruiting people to live and follow the words of the Bible. Because of the inclusion of Job's imposing stature, intervention of supernatural forces, highlight of actions of great valor, extended formal speeches by the main characters and the writers objective voice, the several purposes and themes of the story are made clear.
             One of the epic conventions characteristics found in the story of Job is Job being a great man of imposing stature. Living wealthy in the land of Uz (1:1), Job has a large family, impeccable health, and is respected as the richest cattleman in the entire area. Greater than his many blessings is his love and devotion to God. Job leads a life as an upstanding man who fears God. The litmus test to measure someone's greatness lies in their wealth, health, family, and overall goodness, all of which Job has. Readers even witness the routinely practice of offering burnt sacrifices not only for himself, but each of his children, showing how undoubtedly dedicated Job is.
             Job's outstanding character makes him the victim of Satan's evil plan to disprove the faithfulness of God's servants. During a conversation between the Lord and Satan, already knowing Satan's evil intentions to disprove God's faithful servants, the Lord asks "Have you noticed my servant...