Excerpt from The Book of Job and the Problem of Suffering
N the following chapters it is the purpose of the writer to deal not simply with the deeply interesting Book of! Job, but also, and much rather, with the important problem, with which the book is concerned, viz., the problem of human suffering, so as, if possible, to consider the whole subject, from its earliest forms, down to our own time, and trace the progress of thought upon a matter that has engaged the best consideration of men in successive ages of the world's history. The Book of Job is a classic of the greatest value in this connection, and, as we shall see in full detail, it makes a most impressive contribution to the solution of the whole question.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the subject of human suffering through the lens of one of the most referenced tales in the Old Testament; the Book of Job. The author considers the progression of the subject from its earliest forms to its appearance in Greek tragedy and Jewish prophecy. The author also explores modern perspectives and scientific thinking. Throughout, the author's aim is to provide a deeper understanding of this enduring issue of suffering and its possible resolutions. This book unpacks the teachings of Christ that offer insight into how we might overcome our own suffering. Rooted in the belief that Christ showed us how to properly respond to the suffering we encounter in our world, this book shows how we can embrace the principle of vicarious suffering and how this can put an end to preventable suffering. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781333856373_0
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