Satan and the Problem of Evil: Constructing a Trinitarian Warfare Theodicy
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| Rating | : | 4.70 (958 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0830815503 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 456 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-04-01 |
| Language | : | English |
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Critiquing the classical Calvinist solution to the problem of evil, he advocates an alternative understanding of the sovereignty of the trinitarian God and of the reality of Satan that sheds light on our fallen human condition. Boyd mounts a thorough response to these ages-old questions, which remain both crucial and contentious, both practical and complex. Where does evil come from?If there is a sovereign creator God, as Christian faith holds, is this God ultimately responsible for evil? Does God's sovereignty mean that God causes each instance of sin and suffering? How do Satan, his demons and hell fit into God's providential oversight of all creation and history? How does God interact with human intention and action? If people act freely, does God know in particular every human decision before the choice is made? In this important book Gregory A. In this work Boyd defends his scripturally grounded trinitarian warfare theodicy (presented in God at War) with rigorous philosophical reflection and insights from human experience and scientific discovery. While all may not agr
Boyd (Ph.D., Princeton Theological Seminary) is a pastor at Woodland Hills Church in St. His books include Recovering the Real Jesus in an Age of Revisionist Replies, Letters from a Skeptic, God of the Possible, Repenting of Religion, Seeing is Believing, Escaping the Matrix, The Jesus Legend, Myth of a Christian Nation, Is God to Blame, God at War and Satan and the Problem of Evil. . Paul, Minnesota. Gregory A. Paul. Previously, he was a professor of theology
A Philosophical Review I have just read Boyd’s book, Satan and The Problem of Evil and have a mixed impression of his argument. I am a graduate philosophy student and have picked up his book just to throw a wild card into my readings for a formal paper I have been writing on the problems of evil. Since no other reviewers seem to have cared to offer a careful reflection on his arguments. "Boyds' best -- an excellent and compelling read" according to John B. Case. I've read a few books by Boyd in which he explores openness theology, and I think this one is the best. I won't attempt to summarize his arguments, but areas that stand out in my mind include his discussion about the necessity and efficacy of prayer and his ideas concerning hell (Chapter 12). His section on "natural evil," which is actually very unnatural, is also espe. A great explanation of evil Greg Richardson This book is the best Theodicy I have read. He has many critics that have mischaracterized his views. This is fresh new and exciting. Most of all it describes how necessary and urgent prayer is for the Christian. This book is worth the read. Be warned you will need your Bible to read along with this, and be prepared to reread text several times. The philosophical argum
Boyd (Ph.D., Princeton Theological Seminary) is a pastor at Woodland Hills Church in St. Paul. About the Author Gregory A. Paul, Minnesota. . Previously, he was a professor of theology at Bethel University, also in St. His books include Recovering the Real Jesus in an Age of Revisionist Replies, Letters from a Skeptic, God of the Possible, Repenting of Religion, Seeing is Believing, Escaping the Matrix, The Jesus Legend, Myth of a Christian Nation, Is God to Blame, God at War and Satan and the Problem of Evil