Frustrated with God: A Syrian Theologian's Reflections on Habakkuk - Softcover

Kassis, Riad A.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1533513171 ISBN 13: 9781533513175

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2016

Synopsis

The dilemma of pain and suffering has always been a subject of discussion for theologians, philosophers and ordinary people. This dilemma becomes more complicated when it is related to God’s holiness, love and mercy. Many questions come to mind when we face pain and suffering. We even become frustrated with God himself as we ask him “Why?” and “How long?”This book, that was born out of the so-called “Arab spring” particularly the Syrian crisis, addresses these and other questions from the perspective of an ancient prophet called Habakkuk. Will we be able to find the right answers? Will God respond? This is what you will discover as you read this book. But I must caution you that it is not an easy one.

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About the Author

Riad Aziz Kassis was born in Tripoli, Lebanon. He worked in pastoral, educational and humanitarian capacities in Syria and Lebanon. He was Assistant Professor of Old Testament Studies at the Arab Baptist Theological Seminary and Near East School of Theology, Beirut, Lebanon. Riad is currently the International Director of the International Council for Evangelical Theological Education and the International Director of Langham Scholars Ministry. He obtained his B.A. in Economics from Damascus University, Syria, an M.Div. from the Alliance Biblical Seminary, Manila, Philippines and a Th.M. from Regent College, Canada. Riad received his Ph.D. in Old Testament as a Langham scholar from The University of Nottingham, UK and a Master of Nonprofit Management from Regis University, Denver, USA.

Edition details

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1533513171
• ISBN 13: 9781533513175
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 86