Christian Faith and the Problem of Evil

The problem of evil has challenged religious minds and hearts throughout the ages. Just how can the presence of suffering, tragedy, and wrongdoing be squared with the all-powerful, all-loving God of faith? This book gathers some of the best, most meaningful recent reflections on the problem of evil, with contributions by shrewd thinkers in the areas of philosophy, theology, literature, linguistics, and sociology. In addition to bringing new insights to the old problem of evil, Christian Faith and the Problem of Evil is set apart from similar volumes by the often-novel approaches its authors take to the subject. Many of the essays pursue classic lines in speculative philosophy, but others address the problem of evil through biblical criticism, the thought of Simone Weil, and the faith of battered women and African American slaves. As a result, this book will interest a wide range of readers. Contributors: Paul Draper Eduardo J. Echeverria Laura Waddell Ekstrom Stephen Griffith Del Kiernan-Lewis Richard T. McClelland Barbara Omolade Richard Otte Alvin Plantinga John R. Schneider Robert Stanley Peter van Inwagen Carol Winkelmann Keith D. Wyma

Author: Peter Van Inwagen
Publisher: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company
Published: 10/01/2004
Pages: 316
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.08lbs
Size: 9.24h x 6.30w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9780802826978

Review Citation(s):
Choice 04/01/2005 pg. 1415

About the Author
Peter van Inwagen is John Cardinal O'Hara Professor of Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame. Among his many other books are An Essay on Free Will; Material Beings; God, Knowledge, and Mystery; The Possibility of Resurrection and Other Essays in Christian Apologetics; Ontology, Identity, and Modality; and Metaphysics, 2d ed.

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