Theodicy and the Cross of Christ
A New Testament Inquiry
Chris Keith
192 pages | ~5 hrs
Theodicy and the Cross of Christ
A New Testament Inquiry
By Chris Keith
In the face of human suffering, one question has echoed through centuries of faith: How can a loving God allow pain to exist? Tom Holmén tackles this profound theological challenge by examining how the crucifixion of Jesus fundamentally transformed our understanding of suffering itself.
This scholarly exploration reveals how the New Testament writers grappled with an unprecedented event that defied conventional wisdom about divine justice. Where ancient traditions viewed suffering primarily as divine punishment or spiritual testing, the cross introduced something entirely different: the concept of redemptive, intercessory suffering that serves others rather than the sufferer.
Holmén demonstrates how Jesus' death created both a solution and a new problem for theodicy. While offering hope through sacrificial love, it also presented the seemingly impossible scenario of the Son of God experiencing ultimate suffering. This paradox required early Christian thinkers to develop fresh theological frameworks that moved beyond inherited explanations.
Drawing from Pauline writings and other New Testament sources, the author examines how this revolutionary perspective on suffering intersects with themes of divine providence and covenant relationship. He addresses not only the intellectual challenges but also the practical dimensions of how believers cope with anguish in light of the cross.
For readers seeking deeper understanding of how Christianity addresses life's most difficult questions, this study offers thoughtful insights into the crucifixion's central role in reshaping humanity's approach to suffering and divine purpose.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Study Bible from spiritual perspective
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Crucifixion of Jesus Christ
- ✓ Explore Christianity
- ✓ Explore Theology
- ✓ Explore Bible, criticism, interpretation, etc., n. t.
- ✓ Explore Theodicy
- ✓ Explore Suffering
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Details
- Published
- 2018
- Publisher
- T&T Clark
- ISBN-13
- 9780567671868
- ISBN-10
- 0567671860
- Pages
- 192
- Language
- EN
