Problem of pain book

If god is good and allpowerful, why does he allow his creatures to suffer pain. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the problem of pain. He explains so well and in an easy to understand format why pain exists in the world we live in and how we can cope with it. Whether youre invested in lewis works or someone longing to know more about this subject, please read this book.

Ive given this book as a gift twice since reading it in 2014. Lewis puts his wages on a god who holds goodness and pain in a paradox. In the book he seeks to reconcile gods power and goodness. Lewis, 9780007461264, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Years later, struck with a daunting grief of a mourning husband he will. Lewis offers answers to these crucial questions and shares his hope and wisdom to help. Lewis was an atheist in his 30s because, he says, he believed then that the universe was mostly empty. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 176 pages and is available in paperback format. The problem of pain is a book on the philosophical problem of evil by c. For centuries christians have questioned why, if god is good.

Lewis, in which lewis argues that human pain, animal pain, and hell are not sufficient. If god is good and all powerful, why does he allow his creatures to suffer pain. The problem of pain ebook christian book distributors. The two texts compliment one another by identifying parts of our struggle, the intellectual and physical difficulty life will bring, and how pain can bend us toward a loving god if we let it. Lewis, one of the most renowned christian authors and thinkers, examines a universally. Buy the problem of pain by c s lewis online at alibris. In the first chapter he refers to the time he was an atheist as not. S download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Miracles the problem of pain the great divorce by lewis, c.

The book is brimming with ideas and gives an interesting back ground to his fantastic novel out of a silent planet, which works some of them into a story. Lewis book pain is a problem, because it seemingly denies the existence of god. He starts with divine omnipotence and divine goodness than talks about human wickedness followed by the fall of men. Lewis, one of the most renowned christian authors and thinkers, examines a universally applicable question within the human condition. In the problem of pain lewis is still a hesitant apologist. This book is often considered to be his first major work of christian nonfiction. He was a fellow of magdalen college, a prestigious school at oxford university. Lewis, in which lewis argues that human pain, animal pain, and hell are not sufficient reasons to reject belief in a good and powerful god.

The first edition of the novel was published in 1940, and was written by c. Alhough it is perhaps never vitally important to identify and explore lewiss sources, doing so often proves to be a rewarding enterprise. He states in the first chapter that if this was a world without good and evil. Lewis 18981963 was a british literary scholar and novelist. In the problem of pain, lewis tackles all topics from the deity of christ, mans idea of pain, and the theology of hell. Lewis asserts that pain is a problem because our finite, human minds selfishly believe that pain free lives would prove that god loves us. Lewiss books, the problem of pain 1940 is full of unreferenced allusions to a great variety of writers. In the natural world life is sustained through the death of other things 3. In the natural world creatures prey upon one another 2. I would advise anybody who wants some solid answers on the problem of pain or anyone starting to read lewis to stay away from this book. In 1940, at age fortytwo, lewis penned the problem of pain accompanied by a humble, written admission.

The problem of pain study guide breaks down each chapter into easytounderstand questions and commentary to help you find meaning and hope amid the pain. His strong religious background influenced such books as the problem of pain and the screwtape letters. The problem of pain is a 1940 book on the problem of evil by c. This classical book on suffering is one of the best i have ever read on the issue. Some phrases you need to read again to understand what does this mean really. This book is good for everyone who struggles with the thought of god putting us through pain and struggles. The problem of pain, the first of a series of popular works on christian doctrine, was written in 1940, twenty years before his beloved wife, joy davidman, died of cancer in the third year of their shortlived marriage. Fully realizing that he might be underestimating the reality of serious pain, he was compelled to intellectually address the issue, for he understood its. He looks at both human suffering and animal suffering. If god were good, he would wish to make his creatures perfectly happy, and if god were almighty, he would be able to do what he wished.

Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Lewis experienced tremendous pain and suffering in his life, which made him uniquely qualified to write a book on the subject of pain. The problem of pain by c s lewis, first edition abebooks. In this novel, the writer argues that human pain, animal pain, and hell are not sufficient reasons to reject belief in a good and powerful god. The problem of pain by cs lewis summary, quotes, and chapter. The problem of pain was lewis first foray into the field of popular apologetics. It is really a pleasure to be able to praise a book unreservedly, and that is just what i can do with the problem of pain. The problem of pain is a 1940 book on the problem of evil written by c. Pain posted a serious objection to christianity and to heavenly authority in general, aggravated by claiming that love is the essence of god. Before lewis attempts to solve the intellectual problem raised by suffering page 10 he describes the origin of religion and how it creates the problem of pain. Lewis the problem of pain is another attempt at christian theodicy, the defense of gods goodness in the face of the worlds evil, written by the wellknown pop theologian and author. Lewis examines the perennial problem of suffering in the world.

The problem of pain focuses on one question, but thoroughly argues on every aspect. With his signature wealth of compassion and insight, c. The problem of pain read online free from your pc or mobile. The problem of pain is of course the subject of focus, but the book is nearly comprehensive as an explanation of the christian worldview. The problem of pain book is classic and heavy written well. The problem of pain by c s lewis audiobook why humanity. Lewis published the problem of pain on october 18th, 1940. The main characters of this christian, non fiction story are. The last chapter on animal pain was astonishing and presents theories id never before considered. The problem of pain answers the universal question, why would an allloving, allknowing god allow people to experience pain and suffering. Lewiss philosophical approach to why we experience pain can be confusing at times.

Lewis gives his view as a layman on the christian doctrine relating to all aspects of the problem of pain and explains the existence of pain in a christian world. Lewis, the problem of pain compiled by arend smilde. In the book lewis considers the problem of suffering from a purely theoretical standpoint. Free download or read online the problem of pain pdf epub book. Lewis here tackles the strongest objection to god there is. The problem of pain by c s lewis audiobook why humanity suffer full unabridged. Lewis offers answers to these crucial questions and shares. For centuries, christians have been tormented by one question above all.