A collection of essays by theologians and scripture scholars that examines the Bible's evolving attitude toward the dilemma of human suffering.

The quest for an answer to the problem of suffering is universal. People often treat Scripture like a manual, looking for a single clear response that explains

What if suffering were not arbitrary? Not meaningless, nor a sign of punishment or defeat, but a fundamental element of healing, growth, and triumph? What if su

The moment we find ourselves in adversity, we tend to quickly react in two ways: "Lord would you deliver me and deliver now?" And, "Why is this happening to me?