Tragic Vision and Divine Compassion: A Contemporary Theodicy

by Wendy Farley

Overview

Offering an alternative to classic Christian theodicies (justification of God's goodness and omnipotence in view of the existence of evil), Wendy Farley interprets the problem of evil and suffering within a tragic context, advocating compassion to describe the power of God in the struggle against evil.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780664250966
Publisher:	Westminster John Knox Press
Publication date:	01/01/1990
Edition description:	1st ed
Pages:	152
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.35(d)

About the Author

Wendy Farley is Director of the Program in Christian Spirituality and Rice Family Professor of Spirituality in the Graduate School of Theology of the University of Redlands.