Where Is the God of Justice?: The Old Testament and Suffering

What does the Old Testament say about the problem of suffering?

Though Christians believe themselves to be held in the care of the God of love and strength, they yet find that sufferings come their way. Moreover, whole communities, even whole nations, experience terrible sufferings--all of which frequently raises the question, "Where is the God of justice?"

Those parts of the Old Testament that deal with this question are here considered and discussed, both those that understand suffering as...