Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Alphas the Themanite, and Baldad the Suhite, and Sophar the Naamathite

**Eliphaz the Temanite, Bildad the Shuhite, and Zophar the Naamathite** are three friends of **Job** mentioned in the Book of Job in the Bible. They are known for visiting Job during his time of suffering and engaging in lengthy dialogues with him about the nature of his suffering and the justice of God.

- **Eliphaz the Temanite**: He is considered the eldest and most prominent of Job's friends. Eliphaz is often seen as a symbol of human experience or history.

- **Bildad the Shuhite**: Bildad is known for his traditionalist views and is seen as a symbol of human tradition or philosophy.

- **Zophar the Naamathite**: Zophar is the most dogmatic of the three friends and represents human merit or moral law.

These friends initially come to comfort Job but end up debating with him about the reasons for his suffering, each offering different perspectives based on their understanding of divine justice.

Saint Januarius, Bishop, and his Companions, Martyrs

**S. Januarii Episcopi and Sociorum Martyrum** refers to **Saint Januarius, Bishop, and his Companions, Martyrs**. Saint Januarius, also kno...