Job and the Mystery of Suffering: Spiritual Reflections

ISBN: 0824517342

Author: Rohr, Richard

Condition: New

Richard Rohr, internationally known retreat leader, speaker and writer, plumbs the depths of the Job's story and its relevance for us today. Rohr strips Christian faith down to the essentials, beyond glib answers and a "hand-me-down" experience of God, and points the way to true knowing. In this invigorating exploration, the tension between suffering and faith becomes a powerful means to an authentic, open connection with the divine.

• Challenging Faith: This book delves deep into the core, questioning your personal beliefs as Job's were tested... Embark on a journey of descent, mirroring Job and Jesus | Rohr's Masterful Call: In his study of Job, Rohr urges readers to release old certainties and fully trust in God alone | Broad Reflections: Rohr's spiritual insights on Job span evil's nature, bridge-building, questioning's role in spiritual growth, the church's future, and the poor's significance. A profound resource for rediscovering Job's depth