Suffering and Evil in Early Christian Thought

Suffering and Evil in Early Christian Thought

by Harrison

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What did the early church teach about the problem of suffering and evil in the world? In this volume, distinguished historians and theologians explore a range of ancient Christian responses to this perennial problem. The ecumenical team of contributors includes John Behr, Gary Anderson, Brian Daley, and Bishop Kallistos Ware, among others. This is the fourth volume in Holy Cross Studies in Patristic Theology and History, a partnership between Baker Academic and the Pappas Patristic Institute of Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology. The series is a deliberate outreach by the Orthodox community to Protestant and Catholic seminarians, pastors, and theologians. (Publisher).

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    How do the diverse theological perspectives presented by the various contributors reshape your initial understanding of how the early church made sense of suffering and evil?

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    In what ways does shifting our view of suffering from a modern, secular framework to an ancient Christian framework change how we endure personal hardships today?

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    Several essayists explore the boundary between human free will and divine sovereignty; how do you personally reconcile the existence of evil with the belief in a benevolent creator?

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