Righteous Indignation: Christian Philosophical and Theological Perspectives on Anger

by Michael W. Austin (Contribution by), Joshua Beckett (Contribution by), Gregory L. Bock (Contribution by), Matthew R. Boulter (Contribution by), Jason Cook (Contribution by)

Overview

Righteous Indignation: Christian Philosophical and Theological Perspectives on Anger explores the philosophy of Christian anger—what anger is, what it means for God to be angry, and when anger is morally appropriate. The book explores specific biblical questions, such as how God communicates his anger in the Old Testament and whether anger at one's enemies in the imprecatory psalms is praiseworthy. In addition, some chapters focus on the practical application of anger to topics such as racial justice, criminal law, and civil discourse, and on the ideas of historical figures such as Thomas Aquinas and Jonathan Edwards. The purpose of the book is to provide multiple perspectives, examining anger from different angles, but most of all it is hoped that readers will come away with a better understanding of God's nature and how followers of Jesus ought to relate to those who wrong them.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781978711532
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Publishing
Publication date:	07/21/2021
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	182
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Gregory L. Bock is assistant professor of philosophy and religion and program director of the philosophy, religion, and Asian Studies programs at The University of Texas at Tyler.
Court D. Lewis is associate professor of philosophy at Pellissippi State Community College.
Joshua R. Farris is an Anglican Priest, Canon Theologian, Visiting Research Prof. at Ruhr Universität Bochum, Germany, and Professor at Kairos University, USA. He is the Director of Soul Science Ministries. He has recently published The Creation of Self and co-editor of The Origin of the Soul.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Divine Anger and Human Love Joshua Beckett
Chapter 2: The Righteous Anger of the Immutable God of Love John Peckham
Chapter 3: Quenching Divine Fire: Divine Anger and the Atonement Joshua R. Farris and Mark S. Hamilton
Chapter 4: The Hidden Face of God: A Visual Depiction of God's Anger in the Old Testament Melissa C. M. Tan
Chapter 5: Praying against Enemies: Biblical Precedents, Ethical Reflections, and Suggested Guidelines Charlie Trimm
Chapter 6: Aquinas on Anger Matthew R. Boulter
Chapter 7: Jonathan Edwards on Divine Justice and Anger Phillip Hussey
Chapter 8: Anger, Humility, and Civil Discourse Michael W. Austin
Chapter 9: Anger and the Law – Free from Passion? Tammy W. Cowart
Chapter 10: Racism and the Spiritual Discipline of Righteous Anger Jason Cook
Chapter 11: Anger in an Ethics of Love Gregory L. Bock

Editorial Reviews

In this timely and important work, Bock and Lewis bring together experts in biblical studies, law, philosophy, and theology to explore Christian anger. Although some might dismiss the whole idea of Christians experiencing a righteous sort of anger out of hand, the essays in this volume show that such a dismissal is misguided. There are biblical, as well as philosophical and theological, grounds for thinking that Christians can experience righteous indignation. Any scholar of the ethics of anger and any Christian who is interested in learning more about the place of anger in Christianity will want to read this book!

Kevin McCain

In this era of #Metoo, cancel culture, and political-ideological wars, people—both Christians and those who do not embrace the name of Jesus—are rethinking the roles of anger. How and when is it appropriate? How does it intersect with Christian doctrines including justice, forgiveness, mercy, and social advocacy? You will find this to be an essential volume to provide philosophical and theological depth to these thoughts.

Everett L. Worthington