The Problem of Pain
Lewis considers how suffering can coexist with belief in a good God. A philosophical exploration rather than a promise of easy consolation.
Apologetics
Original date: 1940
Reading level: Intermediate
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Brandon Vogt
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Peter Kreeft
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Taylor Marshall
Named in the New Saint Thomas Institute’s September 2014 reading plan. Edition choices may differ.
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suffering evil doubt faith and reasonBibliographic references
Original catalog editions
HarperOne (2015), Edition: Revised ed., 176 pages
The Problem of Pain