Theodizee: Eine theologische Herausforderung

This book explores the question of how God can allow evil in the world, challenging theistic premises and using biblical and theological case studies to propose a new approach. It addresses the issue of God's justification in the face of suffering and evil and seeks to find a way to speak of God in light of the history of human suffering and creation.

Format: Hardback
Length: 340 pages
Publication date: 14 February 2022
Publisher: Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht GmbH & Co KG

Theodicy, a profound and intricate question that intertwines theology and philosophy, delves into the perplexing issue of how God can permit evil to exist in the world. It poses a challenging query that resonates in our daily lives, asking how a benevolent God could allow wars to decimate entire ethnic groups, countless individuals to succumb to natural disasters, and evil to seemingly triumph over good. This book does not seek to provide a belated justification for God in the face of historical victims, but rather to explore the fundamental question: How can one speak of God in the context of humanity's enduring suffering and the entirety of creation's history? Traditional theistic assumptions, such as omnipotence and omnipotence, come under scrutiny as a new approach is proposed. Through the examination of biblical and theological case studies, including the lives of figures such as Abraham, Job, D. Bonhoeffer, H. Jonas, and J. B. Metz, the author endeavors to offer a fresh perspective on this age-old dilemma.

Concluding the book, the author explicitly revisits the age-old question of evil, seeking to provide a comprehensive proposal for overcoming this theological conundrum. This second edition has been enriched to enhance the author's understanding and presentation of their solution. By delving into the complexities of theodicy, this book offers a thought-provoking exploration of faith, suffering, and the ultimate nature of God, inviting readers to engage in a profound dialogue about the mysteries of the divine.

Dimension: 195 x 125 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783525552919