J. Nathan Clayton

Divine Suffering

Theology

“While many treatments of divine suffering have remained philosophical in their framework, a welcome distinction with this volume is its theological emphasis. I heartily recommend Divine Suffering for scholars, teachers, theological students, pastors, ministry leaders and engaged lay readers seeking to strengthen their understanding of God’s relationship to suffering, and of the believer’s call to minister to a suffering world.”

Illuminating Counsel

Biblical Studies & Commentaries

“Jonathan Teram has written a thoughtful, and often quite personal, introduction to the Ketuvim, . . . Throughout, Teram helps his readers reflect on the canonical relationship between these books in helpful ways. . . . Above all, Teram encourages his readers to observe how each book represents varying responses to the perennial issue of human suffering—such as the response of humility in Job or of worship in Chronicles. . . . Teram has an irenic and engaging writing style. Especially undergraduate students, beginning seminary students, engaged lay readers, and pastors and religious leaders would all benefit from a careful reading of this work. I warmly recommend this well-crafted book.”