__D. A. Carson__ (Ph.D., University of Cambridge) is research professor of New Testament at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He has written or edited more than forty-five books, including An Introduction to the New Testament, The Gagging of God, and The Gospel according to John.

This clear and accessible treatment of key biblical themes related to human suffering and evil is written by one of the most respected evangelical biblical scholars alive today. Carson brings together a close, careful exposition of key biblical passages with helpful pastoral applications. The second edition has been updated throughout.

A well-known scholar offers clear and accessible reflections on suffering and evil.

Carson, D. A.

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Dedication

Preface to the Second Edition

Preface to the First Edition

Part 1 Thinking about Suffering and Evil

1. First Steps

2. False Steps

Part 2 Parts of the Puzzle: Biblical Themes for Suffering People

3. The Price of Sin

4. Social Evils, Poverty, War, Natural Disasters

5. The Suffering People of God

6. Curses and Holy Wars—and Hell

7. Illness, Death, Bereavement

8. From the Vantage of the End

9. Job: Mystery and Faith

10. The Suffering God

Part 3 Glimpses of the Whole Puzzle: Evil and Suffering in the World of a Good and Sovereign God

11. The Mystery of Providence

12. The Comfort of Providence: Learning to Trust

13. Some Pastoral Reflections

Appendix: Reflections on AIDS

Notes

Scripture Index

Subject Index

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