{"product_id":"god-and-the-problem-of-evil-five-views-9780830840243","title":"God and the Problem of Evil: Five Views","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eEvil abounds. And so do the attempts to understand God in the face of such evil.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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. \u003cem\u003eGod and the Problem of Evil\u003c\/em\u003e stages a dialogue between the five key positions in the current debate: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePhillip Cary: A Classic View\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWilliam Lane Craig: A Molinist View\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWilliam Hasker: An Open Theist View\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThomas Jay Oord: An Essential Kenosis View\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStephen Wykstra: A Skeptical Theism View\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAccording 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 risk-taker 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., \u003cem\u003eGod and the Problem of Evil\u003c\/em\u003e hosts a generous and informative conversation on one of the most pressing issues in the Christian life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-12771572\"\u003eChad Meister\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e IVP Academic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/16\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 199\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.65lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.70d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780830840243\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0830840249\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-REL\"\u003eReligion\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-REL067030\"\u003eChristian Theology | Apologetics\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-REL\"\u003eReligion\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-REL051000\"\u003ePhilosophy\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-REL\"\u003eReligion\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-REL012010\"\u003eChristian Living | Death, Grief, Bereavement\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"IVP Academic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42685967794413,"sku":"9780830840243","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/products\/img_cc125488-ce42-4f5b-9836-235db7896296.jpg?v=1649772692","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/god-and-the-problem-of-evil-five-views-9780830840243","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}