The Redeemed Good Defense: The Great Controversy As a Theodicy Response to the E

Description: The Redeemed Good Defense by Anthony MacPherson ""Why God?"" Everyday this question is uttered in sorrow, bewilderment, or anger. This cry is the problem of suffering. It is also known as the problem of evil. It asks why a good, all-powerful God allows evil and pain. Theodicy is the name of the theological responses that seek to defend God against charges of unfairness. Traditional theodicies have been accused of intensifying the problem by claiming that God is justified in allowing evil because he uses it to bring about a greater good. This greater-good approach has been criticized in more recent times. It seems to uncomfortably align God and evil too closely together. Does God need evil in order to bring good? This study explores an alternative stream of theodicy found in the idea of cosmic warfare. In this theodicy God fights evil in its moral, physical, spiritual, and supernatural forms. This book explores the world of theodicy and its cosmic warfare forms. It navigates the theological and ethical minefields involved. Building on the idea that God is in the midst of a great cosmic controversy, it seeks to further the conversation and articulates a new alternative ""redeemed good defense."" FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Anthony MacPherson is a lecturer in systematic theology at Avondale University College in Australia. Review "MacPhersons insightful book considerably advances discussion of the problem of evil, moving beyond the traditional greater good defense to make a case for a redeemed goods defense, which draws on the oft-neglected avenue of cosmic conflict. MacPhersons work is a welcome addition to the growing literature of cosmic-conflict approaches to the problem of evil." --John C. Peckham, Professor of Theology and Christian Philosophy, Andrews University "Anthony MacPherson performs three timely and remarkable services in his new book. First, he gives a representative overview and competent assessment of the subject. Second, he restores the cosmic framework of the biblical story to its rightful place, showing that the reality of evil cannot be described without paying attention to the evil one. Third, his book comes at a time that needs it badly." --Sigve Tonstad, Professor of Religion, Loma Linda University Review Quote "MacPhersons insightful book considerably advances discussion of the problem of evil, moving beyond the traditional greater good defense to make a case for a redeemed goods defense, which draws on the oft-neglected avenue of cosmic conflict. MacPhersons work is a welcome addition to the growing literature of cosmic-conflict approaches to the problem of evil." --John C. Peckham, Professor of Theology and Christian Philosophy, Andrews University "Anthony MacPherson performs three timely and remarkable services in his new book. First, he gives a representative overview and competent assessment of the subject. Second, he restores the cosmic framework of the biblical story to its rightful place, showing that the reality of evil cannot be described without paying attention to the evil one. Third, his book comes at a time that needs it badly." --Sigve Tonstad, Professor of Religion, Loma Linda University Details ISBN1666709832 Short Title The Redeemed Good Defense Pages 240 Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 1666709832 ISBN-13 9781666709834 Format Hardcover Subtitle The Great Controversy As a Theodicy Response to the Evidential Problem of Evil Publication Date 2021-07-06 UK Release Date 2021-07-06 Publisher Wipf & Stock Publishers Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2021-07-06 NZ Release Date 2021-07-06 US Release Date 2021-07-06 Author Anthony MacPherson Imprint Wipf & Stock Publishers Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:132874396;

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