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Why Do We Suffer?: A Scriptural Approach to the Human Condition Paperback – February 1, 2000

by Daniel Harrington SJ (Author)
4.8 out of 5 stars 15 ratings
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The question of suffering naturally evokes questions about the existence and nature of God, ethics, justice, sin, and life after death. Why Do We Suffer? helps you understand the concepts, vocabulary, and context of suffering in the Bible. Establishing a framework with the Old Testament, Harrington develops how Jesus’ teaching and example shapes Christian understanding in the New Testament. Addressing difficult questions in a readable, pastoral style, Father Harrington helps you draw meaningful and personal connections between Scripture and your own experience, and that of everyone who struggles to make sense of the human condition.
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  6. ISBN-10
    1580510434
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1580510431
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Daniel J. Harrington, SJ (1940–2014), was professor of New Testament at the Boston College School of Theology and Ministry. He was the author of a number of books, including How Do Catholics Read the Bible? and, with James F. Keenan, Jesus and Virtue Ethics.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sheed & Ward; 1.2.2000 edition (February 1, 2000)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 156 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1580510434
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1580510431
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.1 x 0.42 x 9.07 inches
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  • P.F.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good book for prayer/study groups
    Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2021
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    This book works great groups. It has questions at the end of each chapter to help with the personal understanding of the book and the group discussions.
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  • Karl deSouza
    5.0 out of 5 stars Really Excellent
    Reviewed in the United States on May 23, 2000
    As we grow up with the notion of a loving God only one thing goes on tormenting us why does God allow us to suffer. This book really answers a lot of things which trouble us, the notion of what true love really means with freedom and also makes us think why dont we do something to remove suffering
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  • dizzy dean
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good theology, but a bit disappointing
    Reviewed in the United States on May 16, 2010
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    I have to admit I was looking for something to help a loved one in pain and to help myself deal with things as a caregiver. There's some good stuff here, but the emphasis is overly much on interpreting scripture rather than applying scripture to real life to give hope and meaning to sufferers. It's very good for the interpretation part and is worth the price for that alone.
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  • Craig Stephans
    3.0 out of 5 stars A Survey of Scriptural Reasons for Suffering
    Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2011
    Fr. Harrington offers readers a topical survey of the Biblical literature regarding suffering. He highlights scriptural explanations of retribution, punishment for wickedness, good v. evil, redemptive suffering and suffering as discipline and trials as we look forward to eternal paradise. He touches on each of these areas, but I don't think he ever deeply explores any of them adequately; therefore, this is a relatively short, superficial book -- not unhelpful but not deep enough to be truly meaningful to readers searching for the godly comfort and counsel.

    The author is a Biblical scholar and also includes a good bit of writing on the apocryphal writings of Sirach and Maccabees among others. He spends equal time on the suffering of Jesus and Christians in light of the New Testament. This is where I think he could have done much more exploration and in-depth writing.

    In writing about the books of the Bible, Fr. Harrington takes a late date on authorship of all the books including Deuteronomy, Daniel, Isaiah and the gospels. He shares the opinions of form and text critics of the Bible, but I was troubled by his assertion of certitude on dating and interpretation tied to late dates.

    Overall, this book is good but does not offer the full discussion and deep exploration of suffering that I anticipated.
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  • John Moss
    3.0 out of 5 stars I liked the book but it was not in good condition ...
    Reviewed in Canada on March 27, 2015
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    I liked the book but it was not in good condition when received and marked up. I was not pleased with the response from my complaint and will not purchase any more books for now until I am sure that I will receive the quality which I expected.
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