Natural and Cosmic Theodicy

“In this profound and engaging work, Jongseock Shin makes a significant and fresh contribution to our understanding of God’s action and relationship to the world, especially in light of contemporary science and leading theological voices. The scope of his research, and Shin’s familiarity with the literature, is profound and even stunning. If you want to encounter the cutting edge of scientifically informed theology, read this book.”


—Greg Cootsona, California State University





“Innovative and bold. Unlike many previous attempts in dealing with theodicy, Shin is not limiting the discussion either to the human experience of suffering alone or to the mystery of its origins in the past. Rather, by turning his gaze into the future and to the fate and destiny of nature and the vast cosmos God has created, the book delves into a captivating interdisciplinary discourse drawing resources from leading science-theology experts from diverse agendas and orientations. Highly recommended.”


—Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen, Fuller Theological Seminary





“It’s high time the kenotic creationist theologians undergo a critical analysis and are met by a constructive emendation. Jongseock Shin describes a God of pathetic pain-sharing immanence. God does not withdraw redemptive power. Rather, God’s power fulfills the eschatological promise through a soteriological process.”


—Ted Peters, coeditor, Theology and Science