Amy Orr Ewing

Evangelistic book answering questions about evil and suffering and how Christianity offers hope.  
  
 Suffering and evil affect us all, both at a general level, as we look at a world filled with injustice, natural disasters and poverty, and at a personal level, as we experience grief, pain and unfairness. And how we think about and process the reality of pain is at the heart of why many people reject God.  
  
 Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing is no stranger to pain and gives a heartfelt yet academically rigorous examination of how different belief systems deal with the problem of pain. She explains the unique answer that is found in Christ and how he can give us hope in the reality of suffering.  
  
 This empathetic, easy-to-read and powerful evangelistic book is good for both unbelievers and believers alike. It will help those hoping to answer one of life&#146;s biggest questions as well as those who are either suffering personally or comforting others.

A thoughtful exploration of suffering and evil by Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing. This book addresses pain from a Christian perspective, suitable for believers and seekers alike.

\["For anyone trying to understand suffering","This accessible book offers answers to why there is suffering in the world","A powerful read to give to Christians and non-Christians alike"\]

Introduction

Chapter 1—Asking “Why?”

Chapter 2—In Anger

Chapter 3—In Grief

Chapter 4—In Illness

Chapter 5—In Mental Illness

Chapter 6—In Response to Violence

Chapter 7—In Natural Disasters

Chapter 8—In Systemic Pain

Chapter 9—In the Suffering Servant

Conclusion

This is a brilliant and beautifully-written introduction to the thorniest issue of all time by one of the sharpest thinkers I know. Drawing on ancient wisdom and contemporary thought, Amy Orr-Ewing brings refreshing clarity, empathy and hope to the question that taunts and haunts the human soul: "Where is God in all the Suffering?" Everyone should read this book.

__Pete Greig (Author, God on Mute: Engaging the Silence of Unanswered Prayer)__

Amy Orr-Ewing isn't afraid to face the tough questions in life, and in this brilliant book she takes on one of the toughest of all. The fact that she does so not only with a sharp intellect, but with a compassionate heart, makes this a very unique read. No one escapes suffering, and Amy's wonderfully wise words will be a helpful guide and a healing balm for so many.

__Matt Redman (Christian worship leader, singer-songwriter and author)__

This book arises out of the conviction of the author that if Christian faith is worth considering, it needs to be deep enough to cope with our most rigorous human scrutiny and our most heart-rending questions. Amy Orr Ewing is not afraid to address the why questions and that of suffering and pain is the hardest of all for any of us. With a sympathetic heart and a probing, honest mind, she helps the reader think through a wide range of causes of our pain and grief: anger, grief, illness of body and mind, violence, natural disasters and systemic suffering. As she walks us through the vale of our tears she introduces us to the incomparable grace of the Good Shepherd who himself suffered and gave his life for the sheep. A book to be read and shared – especially in this time of global pain.

__Professor John Lennox (Emeritus Professor of Mathematics, University of Oxford)__

Many assume that suffering in the world proves that God is simply not real, especially when we consider severe suffering. Amy Orr-Ewing, in her candid, open-hearted, intellectually rigorous and beautifully written book, shows that the very opposite is true. Amy tackles some of the very worst forms of suffering that we face, and shows that even in the deepest, darkest, most depraved recesses of our world, the case for a loving God still stands. Whether you have intellectual questions or are in deep pain, you will find Where is God in all the Suffering? extremely helpful. I highly recommend it."

__Sharon Dirckx (The OCCA, The Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics and author of Why?: Looking at God, evil and personal suffering.)__

The strongest argument against a loving God is the presence of human suffering. This truly helpful book brings to this daunting subject a profound realism, a warm sympathy and a deep Christian faith. Highly recommended!

__J. John (Speaker and author)__

An extraordinary combination of argument and empathy, Amy Orr-Ewing weaves together the Bible story of suffering, her own experience as a woman, a wife, a mother, an academic, a pastor and a friend. And this in turn enables her to ask the reader, 'what is your story so far?' Such a timely book for these days of Covid-19.

__Rico Tice (All Souls Church &amp; Christianity Explored)__

This remarkable book, written in a clear and engaging style, is a "must read" for Christians and non-Christians, young and old. The author is a gifted communicator, and she combines vivid first hand experiences with thorough, sound theological reflections and Biblical commentaries. No human life is devoid of suffering in one form or another; all can benefit from what has been lived and recorded here.

__The Most Rev. Dr. B. A. Kwashi (Bishop of Jos)__

Easy to read and deeply understanding, this short book offers answers to pressing questions of suffering in the world. Ideal for giving away to someone in hard times.

Paul Chapman

A concise book which covered a lot of ground in a helpful and accessible way.

Highly worthwhile read

Mary Alexander

Great

Where Is God in All the Suffering?

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