Synopses & Reviews
Do people suffer only because they deserve to suffer? According to classical Christian belief, yes. John Thiel, however, insists that some people who suffer are truly innocent. Innocent suffering suggests a different way of thinking about Gods presence, including how God is not directly involved in human suffering and death.
Table of Contents
Does anyone suffer innocently? -- Meaning that eclipses innocence : suffering and divine power in modern theodicies -- God, death, and innocence -- Beyond retribution : innocent suffering in a fallen world -- Acting innocently : consequences for Christology and discipleship.