The Many Faces of Evil: Theological Systems and the Problems of Evil
This scholarly examination addresses one of theology's most challenging questions: the problem of evil. John S. Feinberg provides a comprehensive analysis of theodicy, exploring how theological systems grapple with the existence of evil in a world created by a good God.
Intellectual Framework for Understanding Evil
Beginning with the logical problem of evil, this work establishes a rigorous theological and intellectual framework. Feinberg engages with leading thinkers who have previously written on these themes, offering critical analysis and fresh perspectives on longstanding theological debates.
Comprehensive Theodicy Analysis
The book examines various theological systems and their approaches to evil, providing readers with multiple perspectives on this fundamental challenge to faith. Through systematic analysis, Feinberg addresses both the intellectual questions and practical implications of evil's existence.
Author Expertise
John S. Feinberg holds a PhD from the University of Chicago and serves as department chair and professor of biblical and systematic theology at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. His academic credentials and teaching experience bring scholarly rigor to this complex subject. He is also the author of Ethics for a Brave New World (with Paul D. Feinberg) and serves as general editor of Crossway's Foundations of Evangelical Theology series.
Who This Book Is For
This resource serves theology students, pastors, scholars, and serious readers seeking intellectual engagement with the problem of evil. The systematic approach makes complex philosophical and theological concepts accessible while maintaining academic depth.
Published by Crossway
Published in paperback format by Crossway, this volume represents serious evangelical scholarship addressing foundational questions of Christian theology and philosophy of religion.
