Unilorin Post-UTME Christian Religious Studies 2024 (Model questions) Question 4

Question 4

Solomon and the Divided Kingdom

Which of the following books is primarily classified as wisdom literature, often exploring themes of suffering and the problem of evil?

  1. A.Proverbs
  2. B.Ecclesiastes
  3. C.Job
  4. D.Psalms
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Job)

Explanation

Job is wisdom literature built around the question of why a righteous man suffers, i.e. the problem of evil.