Celebrating the Wrath of God: Reflections on the Agony and the Ecstasy of His Relentless Love

by Jim McGuiggan

Book Overview

Is There a Purpose to Suffering And Loss? We only have to live to see or experience how agonizing life can be. We are surrounded by child abuse and neglect, starving families, premature deaths of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1578564085
• ISBN13: 9781578564088
• Release Date: September 2001
• Publisher: Random House Publishing Group
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

A must for people who want real answers for suffering

Do not let the title throw you off on this one. The word "wrath" might turn you away or lead you to believe it is about something else but it is one of the most encouraging and uplifting books I have read in a long time. I do bereavement counseling and have read a lot of books on suffering and spirituality but found this to be one of the best I have read on how to face life's challenges and suffering in general. It is full of compassion and grace and yet is very clear about how God views us and the dilemnas and circumstances that happen to us. Jim's writing has grown over the years and yet I can still hear the Irish accent coming through. My advice would be to pick it up and read it before tough times set in. It will help you be prepared when it does.

It Took Me a While to Come Around

I bought this book in 2002, but only read it now, at the end of 2006. I started to read it a couple of times before, but always stopped. I wasn't ready for the message. Mr. Mcguiggan writes about God taking us through the "wilderness" to get us to where we need to be spiritually. He speaks about this world as a wilderness and under a curse, and explains the wrath of God in redemptive terms. Human suffering in general is to point us back to God, who is working for a redeemed, restored humanity. Having gone through my own wilderness (one that I'm not certain I've left, or will soon leave) this book became meaningful to me. I've read it, and I know I will read it through at least once more to soak up the message as much as possible.

God in the Wilderness

If you've ever wondered if God could be found in a dry wilderness, Jim McGguiggan answers with a resounding "yes!" By using the example of Israel's journey in the desert Brother Jim shows us that we can not only survive in the desert, we can flourish. This is one of those rare books that you'll want to keep close. The inspiration will bring you back again and again.

Wonderful book

I will keep this short, because I second Mr. McAnulty review, which was well said. I would add that I've read a lot and this is easily in my top 3 all time favorites (not counting the Holy Bible). I will soon be buying copies for my sisters and several friends. May God bless you.

A timely, compelling book about suffering

While CS Lewis challenges our thinking in his treatise on the Problem of Pain, author Jim McGuiggan moves our hearts in this book filled with insight and real life stories. Keeping the humble position that we cannot truly understand suffering, the author compellingly makes the case that God is present in the wilderness, and that unique facets of his love for humanity are found there. Jim's writing shows scholarship and deep insight, while at the same time exuding deep compassion and a child-like wonder for God and his design. He relies on personal experience, the Bible and an extensive and varied number of other sources. As a christian psychologist, I find it a "must-read" for anyone who's felt the sting of life or counsels those who face insurmountable challenges.