God's Problem: How the Bible Fails to Answer Our Most Important Question - Why We Suffer
God's Problem: How the Bible Fails to Answer Our Most Important Question - Why We Suffer
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2008
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 2008304
Book • Nonfiction
2008
Adult
18+ years
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In God's Problem: How the Bible Fails to Answer Our Most Important Question - Why We Suffer, Bart D. Ehrman examines the Biblical explanations for human suffering, highlighting inconsistencies and theological challenges. Ehrman explores various scriptural perspectives, questioning their ability to provide satisfactory answers to the enduring question of why individuals endure hardship and pain.
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Contemplative
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Bart D. Ehrman's God's Problem receives praise for its engaging, accessible writing and thorough exploration of the Bible's stance on suffering. Critics commend Ehrman's historical analysis and personal narrative but note a lack of new theological insights, which may not fully satisfy those searching for answers beyond a scholarly critique.
Who Should Read God's Problem: How the Bible Fails to Answer Our Most Important Question - Why We Suffer?
A reader intrigued by theological dilemmas and biblical criticism, similar to those who appreciate The God Delusion by Richard Dawkins or The Case for God by Karen Armstrong, would enjoy Bart D. Ehrman's God's Problem. They are likely interested in exploring why suffering exists from both scholarly and personal perspectives.
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Book • Nonfiction
2008
Adult
18+ years
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