Christian Faith and the Problem of Evil

Jacket Description/Back: The problem of evil has challenged religious minds and hearts throughout the ages. Just how can the presence of suffering, tragedy, and wrongdoing be squared with the all-powerful, all-loving God of faith? This book gathers some of the best, most meaningful recent reflections on the problem of evil, with contributions by shrewd thinkers in the areas of philosophy, theology, literature, linguistics, and sociology. In addition to bringing new insights to the old problem of evil, "Christian Faith and the Problem of Evil is set apart from similar volumes by the often-novel approaches its authors take to the subject. Many of the essays pursue classic lines in speculative philosophy, but others address the problem of evil through biblical criticism, the thought of Simone Weil, and the faith of battered women and African American slaves. As a result, this book will interest a wide range of readers. Contributors: Paul DraperEduardo J. EcheverriaLaura Waddell EkstromSteven GriffithDel Kiernan-LewisRichard T. McClellandBarbara OmoladeRichard OtteAlvin PlantingaJohn R. SchneiderRobert StanleyPeter van InwagenCarol WinkelmannDavid M. WoodruffKeith D. Wyma Review Citations:

Choice 04/01/2005 pg. 1415 (EAN 9780802826978, Paperback)

Contributor Bio:  Van Inwagen, Peter Peter van Inwagen is the John Cardinal O'Hara Professor of Philosophy at the University of Notre Dame. His most recent publications include Ontology, Identity, and Modality (Cambridge University Press, 2001) and The Problem of Evil (2006).