A Theodicy, or, Vindication of the Divine Glory by Albert Taylor Bledsoe

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Author Bledsoe, Albert Taylor, 1809-1877
LoC No. 31004019
Title A Theodicy, or, Vindication of the Divine Glory
Note Reading ease score: 60.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Summary "A Theodicy, or, Vindication of the Divine Glory" by Albert Taylor Bledsoe is a philosophical and theological treatise written in the mid-19th century. The work explores the profound problem of evil in relation to a perfect divine being, striving to reconcile the existence of moral and natural evils with God's holiness and goodness. The text engages with historical philosophical discussions, particularly addressing the positions of figures like Plato, Leibniz, Calvin, and others in its exploration of morality, divine sovereignty, and human agency." "The opening of this treatise sets the stage for a complex examination of the enigma surrounding the existence of evil amidst a divine reality. Bledsoe begins by acknowledging the intellectual struggle across the ages regarding how an infallibly perfect God could coexist with evil. He argues against despair over previous philosophical failures to solve this conundrum, positioning the work as an effort to dispel misconceptions rather than delve into mysteries. He critiques earlier thinkers for their speculative approaches, contending instead that a careful observation of the actual moral world, combined with the truths revealed through religion, will yield clarifying insights. This section ultimately lays a foundation for a systematic analysis of moral evil, asserting that the exploration of this problem is vital for understanding both divine glory and human accountability." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BT: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Doctrinal theology, God, Christology
Subject Theodicy
Category Text
EBook-No. 27869
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jun 20, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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