Putting God on Trial: The Biblical Book of Job
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| Rating | : | 4.19 (752 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1412018471 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 226 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-04-15 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Very impressive, authoritative," (David Clines); "Extremely well written grabbing the interest of many educated folk." (Normal Habel); "A perspective and analysis meriting serious consideration." (Gerald Janzen).. Highly praised by scholars
Putting Sutherland on Trial Sutherland argues that legal distinction between causal responsibility for evil and moral blameworthiness for evil is at the heart of a Hegelian theodicy in the Book of Job, where God's authorship of evil may be excusable on the grounds that it is necessary for the production of a higher good. I found this approach new and innovative. It is significant improvement on the traditional Augustian theodicy which draws heavily on the Book of Genesis and blames man for all the natural and moral evils in the world. The connection between human sin and natural evils just isn't there. It is a significant impr. Excellent study on Job A Partington This really is a groundbreaking book. Robert Sutherland, a lawyer, explains his theory that the Old Testament Biblical book of Job is about Job taking God to court for not keeping his promises (i.e. God promises to bless righteous people.) For very many reasons I believe this theory makes sense.The book of Job really is significant because it deals with one of modern atheism's great historical objections to faith in God - that the innocent suffer in a world that a good God has created.In my opinion this book explains clearly what the book of Job meant in the cultural context in which it was written.. "OUTSTANDING!" according to Rev. John D. White. This is a beautifully argued book and has provided this Presbyterian preacher with a foothold into a better understanding of the book of Job. This is a great resource and I recommend it highly--as I congratulate the author on a very clear, easy to read, believable argument/ thesis on the central issue of the book of Job. I have decided to preach a sermon series on Job following Easter this year and needed a good introduction and overview of the issues involved. There are loads of resources. Out of all the books that I am currently working through on Job, I have found this is be the most helpful. Sut