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The Wonder of the Cross (Paperback)
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Description: When considering and confronting the problem of evil,
we may be asking the wrong question: Why is there evil in the world
if God is good and powerful? It may be wrong because it smuggles in
an unbiblical premise: God can and should use his coercive power to
relieve suffering since he is both good and able. But what if
coercive power does not work to accomplish God's goals? This book
is an investigation into the possibility that the noncoercive power
of the Cross must be at the center of this issue, and that the
Cross could reform this question. We could ask, instead, How is God
destroying evil and suffering--and why is he taking so long? The
answer to this reframed question might be: He is using evil and
suffering to destroy evil and suffering for His People; this is how
long it takes. While not a "solution" to the problem of evil, could
this help us learn to delight in God in a world in which evil and
suffering seem at times so relentless?Endorsements: "Shenk's book
belongs firmly in the field of theological responses to evil and
suffering. . . . It] presents us with a meditation that is
philosophically acute, intellectually rigorous, and historically
informed. It is also honest and humble, not offering a 'solution, '
but a series of theological proposals based on a profound
reflection on Scripture, a deft handling of philosophical concepts,
and a careful consideration of a great breadth of the Christian
theological tradition."--From the Foreword by Simon
Oliver"Understanding God's purpose for suffering has been a source
of mystery for many Christians. This book leads the reader down the
road of reality between the guardrails of hope and joy."--Michael
Frank Sabo, President, Christian Leadership Institute"The Wonder of
the Cross is a bold and provocative exploration of the reality of
evil and suffering in light of the character and purposes of God. .
. . This is a Christ-centered and cross-centered proposal. It is
both philosophically astute and historically grounded. But above
all, Shenk is biblically shaped, pastorally relevant, and
hope-filled. While not everyone will agree with every part of
Shenk's proposal, all will profit from engaging with this
discussion of the power of the cross and its role in the conquest
of evil and suffering."--Steven C. Roy, Associate Professor of
Pastoral Theology, Trinity Evangelical Divinity SchoolAbout the
Contributor(s): Richard Shenk (PhD, University of Wales, Lampeter)
is an Adjunct Professor at Bethlehem College and Seminary where he
teaches theology and a pastor at Village Church (both in the
vicinity of Minneapolis, Minnesota).
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