The Bible elsewhere comments on Job as a historical person, see James 5: "Brothers and sisters, as an example of patience in the face of suffering, take the pr

The Bible elsewhere comments on Job as a historical person, see James 5: "Brothers and sisters, as an example of patience in the face of suffering, take the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. As you know, we count as blessed those who have persevered. You have heard of Job’s perseverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy." The book of Job itself suggests a historical context from the very outset, see Job 1: "In the land of Uz there lived a man..." It would be a mistake to reduce the book's message to a mere "moral tale" (although it is at least that - and much more).