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The Problem of Evil and its Symbols in Jewish and Christian Tradition

Hardback

Main Details

Title The Problem of Evil and its Symbols in Jewish and Christian Tradition
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Henning Graf Reventlow
Edited by Professor Yair Hoffman
SeriesThe Library of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament Studies
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:256
Dimensions(mm): Height 234,Width 156
Category/GenrePhilosophy of religion
Christian theology
Judaism
ISBN/Barcode 9780826462220
ClassificationsDewey:231.8
Audience
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details

Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Imprint Continuum International Publishing Group Ltd.
Publication Date 1 October 2004
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

The existence of evil in the world represents one of the most complex problems for those who believe in God. Here, a range of Jewish and Christian contributors examine the issue of evil in the Bible and its impact on Judaism and Christianity from a variety of perspectives. For example, how has Jewish mysticism explained evil, and what were Luther's thoughts on the topic? The dialogue between specialists from different fields allows a broad overview of this problematic issue. This is volume 366 in the Journal for the Study of the Old Testament Supplement series.

Author Biography

Henning Graf Reventlow is Professor Emeritus of Old Testament Exegesis and Theology, Faculty of Protestant Theology, University of the Ruhr, Bochum, Germany. H. Graf Reventlow, was an Emeritus Professor of Old Testament at University of the Ruhr, Bochum. His most important recent publication is the book series Epochen der Bibelauslegung (4 vol.). English translation in preparation. Y. Hoffman is an Emeritus Professor of Bible at Tel-Aviv University. He has published books on various biblical topics such as: of the Exodus; Prophecies Against Foreign nations; The book of Job; recently he has published a 2 volumes' commentary on the Book of Jeremiah.

Reviews

"This is a very technical work. Some knowledge of Hebrew, biblical themes, and systematic theology is presumed." -The Bible Today, April/May 2006 Review ~ International Review of Biblical Studies, vol 51, 2004/05