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The Hiddenness of God by Michael C. Rea - 2021 Paperback Edition

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gtin13: 9780192845160 Synopsis: The Hiddenness of God addresses the problem of divine hiddenness which concerns the ambiguity of evidence for God's existence, the elusiveness of God's comforting presence, the palpable and devastating experience of divine absence and abandonment, and more; phenomena which are hard to reconcile with the idea, central to the Jewish and Christian scriptures, that there exists a God who is deeply and lovingly concerned with the lives of humans. Michael C. Rea argues that divine hiddenness is not a problem to be explained away but rather a consequence of the nature of God himself. He shows that it rests on unwarranted assumptions and expectations about God's love for human beings. Rea explains how scripture and tradition bear testimony not only to God's love, but to God's transcendence. He shows that God's transcendence should be understood as implying that all of God's intrinsic attributes--divine love included--elude our grasp in significant ways., This study addresses the problem of divine hiddenness which concerns the ambiguity of evidence for God's existence, the elusiveness of God's comforting presence, the palpable and devastating experience of divine absence and abandonment, and more. Reviews: "Rea's proposal about the wide accessibility of experiential encounters with God is both a breath of fresh air in the context of the philosophical debate about hiddenness and is enormously valuable from a pastoral perspective. In sum, this is an excellent book that substantially furthers the discussion of ADH by challenging some of its deepest assumptions, assumptions that even most of Schellenberg's theistic interlocutors have simply taken for granted." -- Max Baker-Hytch, The Journal of Religion TitleLeading: The Item Length: 8.5 in Item Width: 5.2 in Publication Year: 2021 Dewey Decimal: 231.7 Format: Trade Paperback Topic: Christian Theology / Systematic, Christian Theology / General, Religious, Biblical Studies / General Dewey Edition: 23 Table Of Content: 1. Introduction2. Hidden God3. God and the Attributes4. Hiddenness and Transcendence5. Divine Love and Personality6. Visions and Voices7. Divine Presence in a Material World8. A God to Contend With9. The Scandal of ParticularityReferences Number of Pages: 224 Pages ISBN-10: 0192845160 Book Title: Hiddenness of God Item Height: 0.5 in Language: English Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated brand: Oxford University Press, Incorporated Genre: Religion, Philosophy ISBN-13: 9780192845160 LC Classification Number: BT124.5 Author: Michael C. Rea Item Weight: 9.7 Oz Intended Audience: Trade

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  1. This book dives deep into the complex question of why God sometimes feels distant. Michael C. Rea offers thoughtful insights and clear reasoning, making tough theology accessible. Perfect for anyone wrestling with faith and doubt—it’s both challenging and comforting. A must-read for seekers and believers alike!

    Vitor Falcão

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