David R. Blumenthal
Facing The Abusing God
- ISBN 13:
- 9780664254643
- author:
- David R. Blumenthal
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Westminster John Knox Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1993
- Pages:
- 348
- Genre:
- Theology
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Facing the Abusing God: A Theology of Protest by David R. Blumenthal In this thought-provoking book, David Blumenthal explores the complexities of faith in a world marked by suffering and injustice. He argues that acknowledging God's capacity for both love and abuse is essential to understanding our relationship with the divine. Blumenthal draws on Scripture, the experiences of Holocaust survivors, and Jewish literary traditions to develop a theology of protest. This nuanced approach accepts God as it is, while also defending the innocence of those who have been utterly victimized. Through his work, Blumenthal offers a powerful framework for grappling with the darker aspects of faith and finding a way forward in the face of overwhelming suffering.
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