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| Resource: |
Book (B2390) Sighing for Eden
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| Author: |
Willimon, William H. |
| Publisher: |
Abingdon Press, 1985 |
| Length: |
207 pages |
| Subjects: |
Theology |
| # Copies: |
1 |
| ISBN/ISSN: |
9780687384471
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| Description: |
Sin, Evil & The Christian Faith. Why does God allow evil to exist in the world? Evil is a persistent, worldwide problem. Both ministers and lay Christians often find it embarrassing that their faith seems to offer no satisfactory explanation for evil. If God is both benevolent and omnipotent, why does God permit evil? William H. Willimon tackles the issue head-on in this lively and provocative book. Beginning with a discussion of how humanity's "false stories" - capitalism, Marxism, and psychology, for example - have attempted to explain evil, Dr. Willimon demonstrates why each has failed. He then moves to the heart of this thesis - to the story of Jesus Christ - and explores the relationship of sin, suffering, and evil to this true story. He shows us why it is only through this story that we can see what evil is, understand its place in the world, and arm ourselves to battle it. Sighing for Eden: Sin, Evil and the Christian Faith is must reading for anyone whose beliefs have ever been challenged by the evil he or she sees in the world. Those seeking a more confident understanding and profession of faith will find this book invaluable. |
| Age Groups: |
High School; Young Adult; Adult (30-55); Adult (55+)
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