Moral Reflections on the Book of Job, Volume 5

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Set against the backdrop of the barbarian invasions during the late 6th century, the book explores the leadership of Gregory the Great, who served as pope from 590 to 604. His prior roles as prefect of Rome and apocrisarius equipped him to navigate the challenges of his papacy. The text includes his Moral Reflections on the Book of Job, originally shared with monks during his embassy to Constantinople, highlighting his theological insights and the context of his leadership during a tumultuous period in history.