In this powerful book; David Blumenthal maintains that having faith in a post-Holocaust world means admitting that while God is often loving and kind; fair and merciful; God is also capable of acts so unjust they can only be described as abusive. Grounding his argument in Scripture and in the experience of Holocaust survivors and of survivors of child abuse; Blumenthal grapples with how to face a God who has worked "wondrously through us" and who has worked "aw(e)fully against us." Delving into Jewish literary and theological traditions; the author articulates a theology of protest which accepts God as God is; yet defends the innocence of those who are utterly victimized.
#134130 in Books 2002-01-01 2002-01-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 .83 x 6.07 x 9.10l; 1.15 #File Name: 0664224741284 pages
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. A classic work of realismBy Leon LamThis is the foundation work of political science. Niebuhr's emphasis of selfishness in any social group is now a key tenet of realism. His critical stance on love; morality and benevolence in group thinking is provocative and still relevant. The chapters on the mentality of the privileged class and the inevitability of social inequality are highly persuasive. This book is certainly a must-read for all.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This is a good book to readBy Peyman ADL DOUSTI HAGHThis is a good book to read; we are moral being and the society is designed in a way that we walk away from ethic. It questions everything; read it and have fun with it.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Hard to read but a good challenge for my mindBy John DayHard to read but a good challenge for my mind. Interesting guy. Glad we have more books of his to read.
