Evil and the God of Love - Softcover

Hick, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0060639024 ISBN 13: 9780060639020

Publisher: Harper San Francisco, 1978

Synopsis

When first published, Evil and the God of Love instantly became recognized as a modern theological classic, widely viewed as the most important work on the problem of evil to appear in English for more than a generation. It has continued to be at the centre of discussions ever since. This reissue of the work includes a new preface by the author.

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Review:

'A masterly book which is bound to become a standard work.' - Ian Ramsey, View Review

'The most exciting work of its kind that I have read for several years.' - John Raymond, Sunday Times

'A major contribution to the discussion of theodicy.' - Times Literary Supplement

'The most satisfying book I have read on the reconciliation of the enormous fact of evil with our Christian belief in the enormous love and power of God.' - T.E. Jessop, Methodist Recorder

'Deep learning, clear thought, and a profoundly Christian mind...a really important book.' - Church Times

'I do not know of any contemporary work which deals with [the problem of evil] either so thoroughly or so profoundly.' - Hugo Meynell, Catholic Herald

'A very important book, admirable for both its courage and its clarity.' E.L. Mascall, Clergy Review

'The most considerable [book] on the problem of evil to appear in English for a generation.' - W.D. Hudson, Theology

Book Description:

A modern theological classic, widely viewed as the most important work on the problem of evil to appear in English for more than a generation

About this edition

• Publisher: Harper San Francisco
• Publication date: 1978
• ISBN 10: 0060639024
• ISBN 13: 9780060639020
• Binding: Paperback