What Kind of God?
Book Description
What Kind of God? presents a carefully curated collection of theological insights from scholar Terence E. Fretheim, offering readers a profound exploration of divine nature and character through biblical understanding. This comprehensive volume brings together thirty-two thoughtfully selected writings that illuminate fundamental questions about God's relationship with humanity and creation.
The collection guides readers through essential theological themes, beginning with God's connection to the created world and moving into challenging territory about divine suffering and human pain. Fretheim addresses difficult questions about God's wrath and the troubling presence of violence in Old Testament narratives, providing thoughtful perspectives on these complex issues that have puzzled believers for centuries.
The book delves deeply into foundational biblical texts, examining Genesis, Exodus, and Deuteronomy with fresh eyes, while also exploring prophetic literature and its theological implications. Throughout these explorations, readers encounter a distinctive approach that balances scholarly rigor with pastoral sensitivity.
Rather than offering simple answers, this work invites readers into deeper contemplation about the nature of divinity, encouraging a more nuanced understanding of biblical teaching. The final section connects these ancient insights to contemporary Christian life, making the theological discussions relevant for modern congregational and denominational contexts.
For those seeking to deepen their spiritual understanding and grapple honestly with challenging questions about God's character, this collection provides a thoughtful companion for the journey of faith and intellectual exploration.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Long (> 400 pages) (~12 hours)
📄 Length: 432 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore God, biblical teaching
- ✓ Explore timeless philosophical wisdom
- ✓ Explore God--biblical teaching
- ✓ Explore God (judaism)
- ✓ Explore Criticism, interpretation
- ✓ Study Bible from spiritual perspective
- ✓ Explore Criticism, interpretation, etc
- ✓ Explore Fretheim, terence e
