The God Who Weeps

How Mormonism Makes Sense of Life

By: Terryl Givens, Fiona Givens

Narrated by: Fiona Givens

Length: 6 hrs and 21 mins

Publisher's summary

"Whether by design or by chance," Terryl and Fiona Givens write, "we find ourselves in a universe filled with mystery. We encounter appealing arguments for a Divinity that is a childish projection, for prophets as scheming or deluded imposters, and for scripture as so much fabulous fiction. But there is also compelling evidence that a glorious Divinity presides over the cosmos, that His angels are strangers we have entertained unawares, and that His word and will are made manifest through a sacred canon that is never definitively closed.

What we choose to embrace, to be responsive to, is the purest reflection of who we are and what we love. That is why faith, the choice to believe, is in the final analysis, an action that is positively laden with moral significance." As humans, we are, like the poet John Keats, "straining at particles of light in the midst of a great darkness." And yet, the authors describe a version of life's meaning that is reasonable - and radically resonant.

It tells of a God whose heart beats in sympathy with ours, who set His heart upon us before the world was formed, who fashioned the Earth as a place of human ascent, not exile, and who has the desire and the capacity to bring the entire human family home again.

©2012 Terryl L. Given (P)2012 Shadow Mountain

Critic reviews

"I read this fine book in order better to understand what Mormons believe about divine compassion, and it certainly gave me that. But more important: I received in reading it some deeply personal lessons about the tears of God." (Richard J. Mouw, PhD, President and Professor of Christian Philosophy, Fuller Theological Seminary)

"Writing from the perspective of Mormon faith, Terryl and Fiona Givens have produced a work of theological reflection that has much to offer not only to Latter-Day Saints, but to intellectually and morally serious men and women of every religious persuasion who ponder the mystery of a God who, though profoundly transcendent, reveals Himself to us, offers us His friendship, and even shares our joys and sorrows." (Robert P. George, McCormick Professor of Jurisprudence, Princeton University, author of The Meaning of Marriage: Family, State, Market, and Morals)

Wonderful narration

Really interesting approach to doctrine. The narrator made it sound like poetry. Rarely do I ever listen to a book twice but I will listen to this one again. Loved it.

great book I loved the narrator

great book I love the narrator relaxing and calming to listen to very uniquely informative

Narration

the first time I listen to this book I did not enjoy it. something about the narration bothered me. I listen to it again a couple years later and really enjoyed the message and the narration wasn't as bad as the first time.

Loved it!

These types of thoughts and conclusions can only derive from the context of truth of the restored gospel.

Loved it!

I loved this book and I loved the narrator. So poetic in structure and yet so meaningful to me. Well done.

Lots of philosophy references. Solid ending.

I was a Philosophy major and was surprised to see this book address the world view and cite to so many of the philosophers I was familiar with.

This book in my opinion is the essence of “come let us reason together.”

I found the beginning slow, but I believe it finishes strong. I may have to read it again though.

Side note: Fiona Givens is one of the most pleasant voices I have ever listened to on Audible. I could listen to her read anything I believe and I’d enjoy it.

Sublimely moving

Beautiful and encouraging truths. I want to give this book to everyone I know. It makes so much sense and highlights the hopeful truths of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Beautifully written and beautifully read

Any additional comments?

This is a beautiful exploration of the existence of God. I loved the writing (though some will find it overly academic I just adored its richness). And the audio by Fiona Givens was pure ear candy.

Beautiful

Beautiful content and an excellent reading. Gives a person lots to think about. 10/10 recommend.

Awesome book into the nature of God

Loved the examples and poetry to help us understand the nature of God and our eternal progression in this life and the life to come.