World, the Flesh and the Devil: What Do We Do With Evil?

Richard Rohr explores the three traditional sources of evil in Christianity: the world, the flesh, and the devil, and encourages readers to look beyond personal moral failings and resist evil on a wider scale. He offers a gripping interpretation of Jesus teachings and the writings of Paul the Apostle to show how vital it is to understand the often subtle and well-disguised evil of the world and the devil. The book offers no easy solutions, but provides principles for resisting social evils through Christian contemplation and love.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 144 pages
Publication date: 17 June 2021
Publisher: SPCK Publishing

In this profound and thought-provoking book, Richard Rohr delves into the three traditional sources of evil that Christianity identifies as the world, the flesh, and the devil. Through his exploration, he challenges the prevalent focus on individual moral failings and encourages us to expand our understanding of evil to encompass its broader manifestations. Rohr offers a captivating interpretation of Jesus's teachings and the writings of Paul the Apostle, highlighting the importance of recognizing the subtle and often disguised evil present in both the world and the devil. While this book does not provide easy solutions, it skillfully distills half a century of teaching and preaching, providing readers with a deeper understanding of evil and its role in contemporary social issues. Through Christian contemplation and acts of love, Rohr offers principles for resisting the social evils that permeate our lives, recognizing our collective responsibility in addressing these challenges. This book is a testament to Richard Rohr's wisdom and compassion, offering a valuable resource for those seeking to navigate the complexities of evil and cultivate a more compassionate and just world.

In this profound and thought-provoking book, Richard Rohr delves into the three traditional sources of evil that Christianity identifies as the world, the flesh, and the devil. Through his exploration, he challenges the prevalent focus on individual moral failings and encourages us to expand our understanding of evil to encompass its broader manifestations. Rohr offers a captivating interpretation of Jesus's teachings and the writings of Paul the Apostle, highlighting the importance of recognizing the subtle and often disguised evil present in both the world and the devil. While this book does not provide easy solutions, it skillfully distills half a century of teaching and preaching, providing readers with a deeper understanding of evil and its role in contemporary social issues. Through Christian contemplation and acts of love, Rohr offers principles for resisting the social evils that permeate our lives, recognizing our collective responsibility in addressing these challenges. This book is a testament to Richard Rohr's wisdom and compassion, offering a valuable resource for those seeking to navigate the complexities of evil and cultivate a more compassionate and just world.

Weight: 146g
Dimension: 129 x 178 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780281085446