Raging with compassion: pastoral responses to the problem of evil

Introduction -- The problem with the problem of evil : pastoral perspectives -- The problem with the problem of evil : from philosophical to practical theodicy -- Defining evil -- From theodicy to resistance : developing the practices of redemption -- Why me, Lord ... why me? -- The practice of lam...

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Main Author: Swinton, John 1957- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Grand Rapids, Mich. Wiiliam B. Eerdmans Pub 2007
In:Year: 2007
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Evil / Theodicy / Church work
Further subjects:B Theology, Practical
B Theodicy
B Good and evil Religious aspects Christianity
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Summary:Introduction -- The problem with the problem of evil : pastoral perspectives -- The problem with the problem of evil : from philosophical to practical theodicy -- Defining evil -- From theodicy to resistance : developing the practices of redemption -- Why me, Lord ... why me? -- The practice of lament as resistance and deliverance -- Battling monsters and resurrecting persons : practicing forgiveness in the face of radical evil -- Practicing thoughtfulness : what are people for? -- Friendship, strangeness, and hospitable communities
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. 248-255) and index
ISBN:080282997X