Almost everyone is familiar with the basic contours of the story of Job.
Job, a good and righteous man, suffers a series of unspeakable tragedies, losing his wealth, health and ten children.
Friends come from afar to comfort him, but the conversation soon takes on the tone of accusation and counter-accusation.
In the end God intervenes, demonstrates the divine glory, and restores Job's fortunes, including ten replacement children.
Traditional interpreters read the story of Job as a stud.