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.

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01-06-2021

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