The Poem of the Righteous Sufferer (Ludlul bēl nēmeqi, Babylonian)

This ancient Babylonian wisdom text, known as Ludlul bēl nēmeqi, is an anonymous poem exploring the theme of an innocent man's suffering. It is a significant precursor to the biblical Book of Job, grappling with questions of divine justice and human hardship.

Collection thread: Suffering and Doubt

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• Dialogue of Pessimism (Babylonian — "Nothing Is Of Value")
• Nig-Nam Nu-Kal — "Nothing is of Value" (Sumerian)
• Maxims of Ali ibn Abi Talib

Sources for The Poem of the Righteous Sufferer (Ludlul bēl nēmeqi, Babylonian)

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