Shortt, Rupert
The Hardest Problem: God, Evil and Suffering
- ISBN 13:
- 9781399802710
- author:
- Shortt, Rupert
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- John Murray Publishers Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 20.2 x 13.8 x 2 centimetres (0.2
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Philosophy, Religious,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Hardest Problem God, Evil and Suffering The problem of evil and suffering is a major obstacle to mainstream religious belief, yet it is often misunderstood. Visceral emotions can dominate discussions, but clearer thinking is needed to shed light on the subject. In this concise yet comprehensive book, Rupert Shortt argues that belief in a divine Creator is more coherent intellectually than many sceptics suppose. Shortt begins by clearing up misconceptions about core aspects of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, which can lead to caricatures of these subjects. He then explores the nature of evil from a classical Abrahamic standpoint, discussing how Christian resources offer guidance in an area where emotions, conceptual thought, and the deepest trials of the spirit intersect. While the dilemma may have no clear solution, Shortt shows that sensitive and creative ways of grappling with it are still possible. This book provides an accessible contemporary reflection on the perennial question of human suffering, offering a nuanced exploration of one of the most pressing issues in philosophy and religion.
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