ESN Author Mark Hansard continues his series on faith and reason with an exploration of the problem of evil in the work of contemporary philosopher Eleonore Stump. For the rest of Mark's series, click here. Eleonore Stump's book Wandering in Darkness[1]is a unique contribution to the literature on the problem of evil.[2] Stump holds the Robert J. Henle Chair in Philosophy at St. Louis University. She is a Catholic scholar and Thomist, the latter of which means she studies Thomas Aquinas and defends his views. … [Read more...] about Faith and Reason Series Part 8: Eleonore Stump
Eleonore Stump
Book Review: Lent for Everyone
I am posting on N.T. Wright's Lent for Everyone: Luke, Year C (Westminster/John Knox, 2012) even in the midst of Lent so that some additional people may benefit from this great resource. I find most devotionals pretty schmaltzy. Not so this work by noted New Testament scholar N.T. Wright. The book follows readings in Luke. Wright's commentaries are a brief exposition of the text that really do comment on the text rather than use it as a springboard for some "inspiring thoughts". He concludes each day with a "Today" … [Read more...] about Book Review: Lent for Everyone