Divine Impassibility and the Mystery of Human Suffering

by James F. Keating (Editor), Thomas Joseph White (Editor)

Does God suffer? If not, or if so, how does the mystery of God relate to the mystery of human suffering? Renowned contemporary Christian theologians ― Catholic, Protestant, and Orthodox ― here discuss and debate the controversial question of God’s impassibility.

Genres: Theology, Christianity

367 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Brent · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easily the best book I have read up until this point. This is a serious theological companion of some excellent scholars discussing impassibility. I am grateful to have read Gavrilyuk and Weinandy, both of whom contributed essays in this companion, before embarking on this one. Bruce McCormack's essay on Barth was also brilliant. This was also awesome because it is contemporary, only a few years old. I can't wait to be able to jump in myself into the contemporary discussion on divine impassibility. This is a must read for all those interested in the subject.

[Niamh · Rating 4 out of 5]

One of those books which seemed to be a gift from God in order to help me write my thesis. Almost every contribution gave me something to consider, even David Bentley Hart's whom I found the most difficult not being familiar with the de auxiliis controversy. It was overall a very enjoyable read.