Caring for the Sufferers Among Us: Job 3 Through the Lens of Classical Rhetorical Theory and Modern Psychological Trauma Studies
A lack of engagement with the theology of evil and suffering leads to immature responses when tragedy strikes our congregations and alienates the sufferers among us. I believe the best path forward is an interdisciplinary approach that is both intellectually honest and spiritually ...classical rheto...
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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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Seminary
[2020]
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The Asbury journal
Year: 2020, Volume: 75, Issue: 2, Pages: 226-240 |
IxTheo Classification: | HB Old Testament NBC Doctrine of God NBE Anthropology ZD Psychology |
Further subjects: | B
Rhetorical Studies
B Job 3 B theology of evil B trauma studies B Suffering |
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Summary: | A lack of engagement with the theology of evil and suffering leads to immature responses when tragedy strikes our congregations and alienates the sufferers among us. I believe the best path forward is an interdisciplinary approach that is both intellectually honest and spiritually ...classical rhetorical studies and modern psychological trauma theories in order to demonstrate how Job’s deep lament offers the Church an example of how to give sufferers the space to work through their grief as they walk their path towards healing and hope. |
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ISSN: | 2375-5814 |
Contains: | Enthalten in: The Asbury journal
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Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.7252/Journal.02.2020F.04 |