ABOUT THE BOOK
This academic monograph, drawn from Rodin’s PhD dissertation at the University of Aberdeen, identifies four dominant motifs essential to understanding Karl Barth’s doctrine of evil as disclosed through God’s self-revelation. Rodin traces these motifs back to Barth’s doctrine of God, offering both a sympathetic and critically rigorous reading of Barth’s theological project. The book concludes by constructing a “Barthian theodicy” and drawing out its implications for Christian preaching, counseling, and ethics — praised by scholars as a significant contribution to both Barth studies and the wider field of theodicy.
WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR
Written for seminary students, theologians, and scholars of Karl Barth’s Church Dogmatics — the most academically rigorous title in Rodin’s body of work. It’s the natural entry point for readers who want to understand the theological foundation underneath Rodin’s later, more accessible books on stewardship and leadership.
