The Problem of God

By Edgar Sheffield Brightman

Book Overview

The Problem of God is a philosophical book written by Edgar Sheffield Brightman. The book explores the concept of God, the nature of religious experience, and the relationship between faith and reason. Brightman argues that the problem of God is not a matter of proving or disproving the existence of God, but rather a matter of understanding the nature of God and the role of religion in human life. He discusses various philosophical and theological theories about God, including the concept of God as a personal being, the problem of evil, and the idea of pantheism. The book also explores the relationship between religion and science, and the ways in which religious beliefs have influenced human culture and society. Overall, The Problem of God is a thoughtful and thought-provoking exploration of one of the most fundamental questions of human existence.1930. The title of this book is intended to convey a triple meaning: that God is a problem to us, that we are a problem to him, and that God is a problem to himself. Such a book is written for those who have problems and who sympathize with the problems of others. Contents: contemporary doubt; substitutes for God; expansion of God; contraction of God; resultant idea of God; evidence for God; divine dignity and human suffering.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162590505
• ISBN13: 9781162590509
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 210 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.3" x 11.0"