Satan and the Problem of Evil

Constructing a Trinitarian Warfare Theodicy

By Gregory A. Boyd

(paperback)

Product Details

Line: IVP Academic
Length: 456 pages
Size: 6 x 9 inches
Binding: paperback
Published: October 2001

ISBN-10: 0-8308-1550-3
ISBN-13: 978-0-8308-1550-0
IVP Order Code: 1550

Related Subjects

Problem of Evil

• Where does evil come from?
• If there is a sovereign creator God, as Christian faith holds, is this God ultimately responsible for evil?
• Does God's sovereignty mean that God causes each instance of sin and suffering?
• How do Satan, his demons and hell fit into God's providential oversight of all creation and history?
• How does God interact with human intention and action?
• If people act freely, does God know in particular every human decision before the choice is made?

In this important book Gregory A. Boyd mounts a thorough response to these ages-old questions, which remain both crucial and contentious, both practical and complex.

In this work Boyd defends his scripturally grounded trinitarian warfare theodicy (presented in God at War) with rigorous philosophical reflection and insights from human experience and scientific discovery. Critiquing the classical Calvinist solution to the problem of evil, he advocates an alternative understanding of the sovereignty of the trinitarian God and of the reality of Satan that sheds light on our fallen human condition.

While all may not agree with Boyd's conclusions, Satan and the Problem of Evil promises to advance the church's discussion of these critical issues.

Related Information & Resources

Visit Christus Victor Ministries, Greg Boyd's organizational website, for more information about Boyd, excerpts from his books and sermons, and links to related resources. Or check out the Eternal Warriors website for a computer game based on the ideas from Boyd's book God at War.