The Problem of Suffering in the Old Testament (Classic Reprint)

Arthur S. Peake

ISBN 10: 133175089X / ISBN 13: 9781331750895

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

Beschreibung

Print on Demand. This captivating exploration of suffering in the Old Testament sheds light on the ancient Hebrew perspective on human pain and misery. The author examines how the problem of suffering plagued the Israelites, who believed that their misfortunes were a sign of God's anger, leading to a belief in divine retribution for sins. The book challenges this view through the lens of individual responsibility, asserting that each person's fate was determined by their own actions rather than the sins of their ancestors. This revolutionary concept liberated individuals from the guilt of past generations and shifted the focus towards personal accountability and ethical living. Ultimately, the book offers profound insights into the nature of suffering, illuminating its role in shaping human consciousness and driving religious thought in the ancient world. 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.

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Bibliografische Details

• Titel: The Problem of Suffering in the Old Testament (Classic Reprint)
• Verlag: Forgotten Books
• Erscheinungsjahr: 2018
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN-10: 133175089X
• ISBN-13: 9781331750895
• Einband: Paperback
• Zustand: New
• Buchtyp: print-on-demand item
• Verkäuferkataloge:
  • Judaism

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Excerpt from The Problem of Suffering in the Old Testament

Hen I accepted the invitation to deliver the Hartley Lecture, I selected The Problem of Suffering in the Old Testament as my subject.

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.