• The Problem of Pain

  • By: C. S. Lewis
  • Narrated by: Simon Vance
  • Length: 3 hrs and 58 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (2,622 ratings)

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By: C. S. Lewis
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For centuries Christians have been tormented by one question above all, "If God is good and all-powerful, why does he allow his creatures to suffer pain?"

C.S. Lewis sets out to disentangle this knotty issue, but wisely adds that in the end no intellectual solution can dispense with the necessity for patience and courage.

©1940 C. S. Lewis Pte. Ltd. (P)2000 Blackstone Audiobooks

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exceptional arguments

Obviously not infallible but the arguments are sound. C.S Lewis is one of my favorite authors even though I'm not a believer his stories and arguments make me wish I was.

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Words of Steel

offers apologetics some degree of additional insight with which to address the common question of how a loving God could allow suffering.

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Imperdible

Que manera tan prolífica de explicar un problema tan profundo desde un punto de vista Cristo céntrico.

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Worth the read..

This book gives an unexpected perspective on pain suffered by us humans and how it subconsciously has us questioning Gods goodness. However it is because of his goodness that we suffer.

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Finally some decent answers

I write, "finally" some decent answers, and yet this book has been around since before World War II. The author, an agnostic-turned-Christian explores the knotty questions of whether God is good, powerful, and omnicient all at once, and whether and why such a god would permit pain in the human experience.

This is one of those I'll read/listen to several times.

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very helpful book.

Would you consider the audio edition of The Problem of Pain to be better than the print version?

I enjoy the audio version as I am in my long commute to and from the office.
With this particular author it is important to re-listen to some sections as it is hard to comprehend totally the first time one listens due to the depth of the subject.

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thought-provoking

I can't say that this book was fun,
but I don't think that was it's intent. thought-provoking, deep, challenging sometimes.. yes. I did enjoy it though and I plan to listen to it a few times in order to really absorb all of the insight that is offered.

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Extremely thought provoking

This is a masterpiece, and it cannot be listened to just once. Vance is an excellent reader.

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Entertaining and encouraging.

Entertaining and encouraging. I could listen again and again. Vance's voice is clear and engaging

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Fascinating perspective on Christian doctrine

C.S. Lewis has a brilliant way of teaching Christian doctrine. He is honest, candid, and thoughtful. It is definitely intended for a Christian audience. I would highly recommend it for anyone looking to explore the human question on the meaning of pain.

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