Reclaiming Theodicy [electronic resource] : Reflections on Suffering, Compassion and Spiritual Transformation /
Stoeber, M.author.
In Reclaiming Theodicy , Michael Stoeber explores various themes of theodicy - theology that defends God in the face of evil - by creatively developing a distinction between transformative and destructive suffering. Emphasising the importance of human compassion and illustrating various spiritual experiences of God that are healing, the book proposes a narrative of life within which one might understand suffering in relation to a personal God of ultimate power and love, and suggests basic principles toward developing a politics of compassion.
Description based upon print version of record.
Cover; Contents; Preface and Acknowledgements; 1 Context and Issues; 2 Transformative Suffering; 3 Suffering and Christ; 4 Destructive Suffering; 5 Afterlife Beliefs; Notes; Bibliography; Index
Includes bibliographical references (p. 133-139) and index.
In Reclaiming Theodicy , Michael Stoeber explores various themes of theodicy - theology that defends God in the face of evil - by creatively developing a distinction between transformative and destructive suffering. Emphasising the importance of human compassion and illustrating various spiritual experiences of God that are healing, the book proposes a narrative of life within which one might understand suffering in relation to a personal God of ultimate power and love, and suggests basic principles toward developing a politics of compassion.
Religion-Philosophy.
Theology.
Religion and sociology.
Philosophy of Religion.
Christian Theology.
Social Aspects of Religion.