Corona, Theodicee en Job

Auteurs

  • Frank G. Bosman Tilburg School of Catholic Theology
  • Archibald L.H.M. van Wieringen Tilburg School of Catholic Theology

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54195/RS.11467

Samenvatting

Having a look at the public treatment of the corona pandemic, we can see reminiscents of the theodicy discussion in the Christian philosophical/theological tradition. The main treatments of the theodicy are Irenaean or Augustinian: either the evil was linked to some greater good, or the evil was linked to the human development. In the case of corona, both theodicies are present, although in a secular form. With the help of the book of job, the authors argue that both theodicees fail and a biblical perspective of fighting the evil (along with God) without links to scapegoats or education is more fruitful.

Biografieën auteurs

Frank G. Bosman, Tilburg School of Catholic Theology

Frank G. Bosman is cultuurtheoloog en als onderzoeker verbonden aan Tilburg School of Catholic Theology.

Archibald L.H.M. van Wieringen, Tilburg School of Catholic Theology

Archibald L.H.M. van Wieringen is als hoogleraar Oude Testament verbonden aan Tilburg School of Catholic Theology.

Downloads

Gepubliceerd

01-06-2021

Citeerhulp

G. Bosman, F., & L.H.M. van Wieringen, A. (2021). Corona, Theodicee en Job. Religie &Amp; Samenleving, 16(2), 115–134. https://doi.org/10.54195/RS.11467

Nummer

Sectie

Artikel
Received 2022-01-12
Published 2021-06-01