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The Concept of Evil in Judaism, Christianity and Islam / ed. by Catharina Rachik, Georges Tamer.

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: Key Concepts in Interreligious Discourses ; 16Publisher: Berlin ; Boston : De Gruyter, [2024]Copyright date: 2025Description: 1 online resource (VIII, 177 p.)Content type:
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ISBN:
  • 9783111586229
  • 9783111586595
  • 9783111586441
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • 296.36
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  • online - DeGruyter
Online resources: Available additional physical forms:
  • Issued also in print.
Contents:
Frontmatter -- Preface -- Table of Contents -- The Concept of Evil in Judaism -- The Concept of Evil in Christianity -- The Concept of Evil in Islam -- Epilogue -- List of Contributors -- Index of Persons -- Index of Subjects
Summary: The present volume of the series Key Concepts in Interreligious Discourses explores various conceptions of evil in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, including key terms from their respective sacred texts, major theodicy discussions and contemporary developments. Throughout history and even today, religious scholars and believers have struggled with the question of the origin of evil and how a benevolent God can allow evil to exist in the world. Why does a compassionate God not prevent deadly diseases or natural disasters? What do religions define as evil, and is God responsible for or even the creator of this evil? The articles, written by distinguished scholars in their respective fields, offer a variety of answers to such existential questions. The articles address topics such as the origin of evil, the responses to evil in sacred texts and religious traditions, and the role of human agency. Each author offers a critical analysis of these topics as well as recommendations for future research. The volume also highlights commonalities and differences among the three monotheistic religions.
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Frontmatter -- Preface -- Table of Contents -- The Concept of Evil in Judaism -- The Concept of Evil in Christianity -- The Concept of Evil in Islam -- Epilogue -- List of Contributors -- Index of Persons -- Index of Subjects

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The present volume of the series Key Concepts in Interreligious Discourses explores various conceptions of evil in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, including key terms from their respective sacred texts, major theodicy discussions and contemporary developments. Throughout history and even today, religious scholars and believers have struggled with the question of the origin of evil and how a benevolent God can allow evil to exist in the world. Why does a compassionate God not prevent deadly diseases or natural disasters? What do religions define as evil, and is God responsible for or even the creator of this evil? The articles, written by distinguished scholars in their respective fields, offer a variety of answers to such existential questions. The articles address topics such as the origin of evil, the responses to evil in sacred texts and religious traditions, and the role of human agency. Each author offers a critical analysis of these topics as well as recommendations for future research. The volume also highlights commonalities and differences among the three monotheistic religions.

Issued also in print.

Mode of access: Internet via World Wide Web.

In English.

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