Suffering and Salvation

Suffering and Salvation

By Aloysius Rego

Book Description

In a world where pain touches every life, believers face profound questions about the nature of suffering and its relationship to divine love. How can an all-powerful, benevolent God permit innocent people to endure unjust hardship? Does suffering itself possess redemptive power, or have we mistakenly elevated pain as a spiritual necessity?

Aloysius Rego tackles these challenging questions by examining the complex relationship between human anguish and divine salvation. Drawing from the theological insights of Edward Schillebeeckx, this scholarly exploration moves beyond simplistic answers to engage with contemporary understandings of how God relates to human suffering.

Rather than accepting traditional assumptions that automatically link suffering with spiritual growth, Rego investigates whether all forms of pain truly serve a salvific purpose. The work challenges readers to reconsider long-held beliefs about the cross, resurrection, and the role of hardship in the spiritual journey.

This theological investigation offers thoughtful analysis for those wrestling with life's most difficult experiences. Whether you are a student of theology, a pastoral counselor, or someone seeking deeper understanding of suffering's place in faith, this book provides substantive reflection on questions that have puzzled believers throughout history.

Through careful examination of modern soteriological thought, Rego invites readers to develop a more nuanced understanding of divine compassion and human resilience in the face of life's inevitable challenges.

Who Is This For?

📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~10 hours)

📄 Length: 363 pages

What You'll Discover

  • ✓ Explore Suffering, religious aspects
  • ✓ Explore Catholic church, doctrines
  • ✓ Explore Soteriologie
  • ✓ Explore Leid
  • ✓ Explore Suffering
  • ✓ Explore Erlösung
  • ✓ Explore Souffrance
  • ✓ Explore Religious aspects

Topics Covered

Suffering, religious aspects Catholic church, doctrines Soteriologie Leid Suffering Erlösung Souffrance Religious aspects Rédemption Catholic Church Doctrines Salvation Salut Lijden Église catholique Redemption Aspect religieux

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