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Evil abounds. And so do the attempts to understand God in the face of such evil.The problem of evil is a constant challenge to faith in God. How can we believe in a loving and powerful God given the existence of so much suffering in the world? Philosophers and theologians have addressed this problem countless times over the centuries. New explanations have been proposed in recent decades drawing on resources in Scripture, theology, philosophy, and science.This Spectrum Multiview volume stages a dialogue between the five key positions in the current debate: Phillip Cary: A Classic View William Lane Craig: A Molinist View William Hasker: An Open Theist View Thomas Jay Oord: An Essential Kenosis View Stephen Wykstra: A Skeptical Theism ViewAccording to the classic position, associated especially with the Augustinian tradition, God permits evil and suffering as part of the grand narrative of divine providence to bring about the redemption of creation. Molinism modifies the classic view by adding God's middle knowledge to the picture, in which God has knowledge of what creatures would do in all possible worlds. Open theism rejects the determinism of the classic view in favor of an account of God as a risktaker who does not know for sure what the future holds. Essential kenosis goes further in providing a comprehensive theodicy by arguing that God cannot control creatures and thus cannot unilaterally prevent evil. Skeptical theism rejects the attempt to provide a theodicy and instead argues that, if God exists, we should not expect to understand God's purposes.Edited and with an introduction by Chad Meister and James K. Dew Jr., God and the Problem of Evil hosts a generous and informative conversation on one of the most pressing issues in the Christian life.Spectrum Multiview Books offer a range of viewpoints on contested topics within Christianity, giving contributors the opportunity to present their position and also respond to others in this dynamic publishing format.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'God and the Problem of Evil'? A: The book addresses the philosophical and theological challenge of understanding God's existence in relation to the presence of evil and suffering in the world.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is edited by Chad Meister and James K. Dew Jr., featuring contributions from five key theologians and philosophers.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains a total of 205 pages.
- Q: What are the different views discussed in the book? A: The book presents five perspectives: Classic View, Molinist View, Open Theist View, Essential Kenosis View, and Skeptical Theism View.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'God and the Problem of Evil'? A: The book was published on May 16, 2017.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is a paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in theology? A: Yes, the book is designed to facilitate understanding of complex theological debates, making it accessible for readers new to the topic.
- Q: Does the book offer a resolution to the problem of evil? A: Instead of providing a definitive resolution, the book stages a dialogue among various perspectives, allowing readers to explore different theological interpretations.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under 'Death & Grief'.
- Q: Is this book considered a scholarly resource? A: Yes, it is a scholarly resource that engages with contemporary debates in theology and philosophy regarding the problem of evil.