Evoking Lament: A Theological Discussion

Description: Evoking Lament: A Theological Discussion [Paperback] Harasta, Eva and Brock, Brian Product Overview Harasta and Brock show how lament seems to introduce notes of mistrust into an otherwise confident relationship with faith, God and His will. In prayer all experiences may be brought to God in openness and trust. Yet lament seems to introduce notes of mistrust into a relationship properly characterized by confident faith in God and His will. Sustained attention to lament presents a challenge to theological reflection in reminding it of the acuteness of the experience of suffering and evil. This volume suggests that a robust concept and practice of lament is an appropriate response to questions of evil and suffering in its refusal to close off questions that cannot and should not be closed. Lament takes place in the eye of the storm of theodicy, and when the distinct content of Christian lament is discovered here the question of theodicy is transformed. The first section reflects on the anthropological conditions of lament, describing it as a hermeneutic for negotiating adverse experiences that transcends the simple opposition of innocent suffering and guilt. The second section reflects on why and how lament has faded from modern theological thought that is over reliant on systematic accounts of evil and whose abstractions have drifted free of religious experience. The third section develops an understanding of trust that includes expressions of lament while not sanitizing its rawness. The final section inquires after the distinct Christian profile of lament. Lament, even as an experience of isolation, stands within the believing community and its traditions. Moreover, because Christian lament is based on Christ's passion and resurrection, Christ endorses and shapes the believers' lament as he shapes their praise. Read more Details Publisher ‏ : ‎ T&T Clark (December 9, 2009) Language ‏ : ‎ English Paperback ‏ : ‎ 240 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0567033902 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 01 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.8 ounces Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.14 x 0.5 x 9.21 inches Best Sellers Rank: #7,256,881 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #6,037 in Christian Systematic Theology (Books) #6,037 in Christian Systematic Theology (Books) Customer Reviews: 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 3 ratings We have been selling used books since 2012, and we've learned that the most important thing is doing good business. Honesty is our policy. Free Shipping We ship worldwide. We have multiple warehouses around the world, so please note the extended handling time on certain listings.

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