Synopsis: The question of God's relationship to evil is a
long-running one in the history of Christianity, and the term often
deployed for this task has been theodicy. The way theodicy has
historically been pursued, however, has been problematic on a
number of counts. Most significantly, these efforts have generally
been insufficiently theological. This work hopes to subvert and
reconfigure the theodical task in a way that can be accessible to
nonspecialists. Overall, the book hopes to cast the "god" of
theodicy as the triune God of Christian confession, a move that
shapes and alters distinctly all that follows in what has
traditionally been considered a philosophical matter. Endorsements:
"If we are to speak with theological intelligence and Christian
compassion about the nature, causes, and overcoming of evil, we
must first speak of the God whom Christians confess and in whom
they hope. This elegant, perceptive, and gentle book shows us why
theology matters in theodicy." --John Webster, FRSE, King's College
"This book addresses a timely, critically urgent, and complex
topic. Daniel Castelo engages it with grace, humility, and deep
understanding. Many books on theodicy read with philosophical
detachment. Castelo writes as a Christian theologian fully
committed to practicing discipleship. The questions he faces are no
mere abstractions, but the stuff of life. Castelo knows exactly
when to speak with bold clarity and when to remain reverently
silent. Anyone who reads this book will do so with great profit."
--Stephen Rankin, Southern Methodist University "Theological
Theodicy is a richly textured and accessible exception to the rule
of failed theodicies. Informed by the Catholic spiritual-doctrinal
tradition and fired by Pentecostal sensibilities, Castelo faces
troubling questions and refuses all premature resolutions. With
humility and verve, he calls for spirited, virtuous embodiment of
the gospel as counter-witness to the evils of this present age."
--Chris Green, Pentecostal Theological Seminary "Daniel Castelo
guides readers through a thoughtful and insightful exploration of
the problem of suffering. Castelo's approach honors the mystery of
God, who cannot be fully explained and is thus inherently
apophatic. His fundamental understanding of evil is a scandalous
'sickness or malady, ' a condition of anti-godness. With theodicy
being perhaps the most pressing issue today--not just in seminary
classrooms, but in the world that feels godforsaken--Castelo's work
offers a hopeful and therapeutic vision." --Elaine A. Heath,
Southern Methodist University Author Biography: Daniel Castelo is
Associate Professor of Theology at Seattle Pacific University in
Seattle, WA. He is the author of The Apathetic God (2009).
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