Theodicy and Spirituality in the Fourth Gospel - A Girardian Perspective

This book argues that the Fourth Gospel offers a potentially transformative response to the question of suffering and the human compulsion to blame. By engaging with the symbols of light, vision, and the Good Shepherd, readers can experience a theodical spirituality that transforms resentment and rage through divine forgiveness.

List of contents

1. Theodical Spirituality

2. Mimetic Theory and the Anthropological Tale of the Fourth Gospel

3. Blaming the Victim: Day, Night, and the Light (9:1-7)

4. Blaming the Victimizer: Vision, Blindness, and the Judge (9:8-41)

5. Blaming God: Sheep, Wolf, and the Shepherd (10:1-21)

About the author

Daniel DeForest London (Ph.D in Christian spirituality, Graduate Theological Union) is the rector of Christ Episcopal Church in Eureka, California.

Summary

This book argues that the Fourth Gospel offers a potentially transformative response to the question of suffering and the human compulsion to blame. By engaging with the symbols of light, vision, and the Good Shepherd, readers can experience a theodical spirituality that transforms resentment and rage through divine forgiveness.

Product details

• Authors: Daniel DeForest London
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.09.2021
• EAN: 9781978702424
• ISBN: 978-1-978702-42-4
• No. of pages: 146
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Practical theology; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works; PHILOSOPHY / General, Philosophy, Christian leaders & leadership, Religious and spiritual figures, Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts, RELIGION / Christian Living / Leadership & Mentoring, New Testaments, Biblical Studies & Exegesis