God, Evil, and Human Learning: A Critique and Revision of the Free Will Defense in Theodicy

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God, Evil, and Human Learning God, Evil, and Human Learning A Critique and Revision of the Free Will Defense in Theodicy Fred Berthold Jr. State University of New York Press Published by State University of New York Press, Albany© 2004 State University of New York All rights reserved Printed in the United States of America No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission. No part of this book may be stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means including electronic, electrostatic, magnetic tape, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise without the prior permission in writing of the publisher. For information, address State University of New York Press, 90 State Street, Suite 700, Albany, NY 12207 Production by Michael Haggett Marketing by Anne M. Valentine Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Berthold, Fred, 1922– God, evil, and, human learning : a critique and revision of the free will defense in theodicy / Fred Berthold, Jr. p.cm. Includes bibliographical references and indexes. ISBN 0-7914-6041-X (alk. paper)—ISBN 0-7914-6042-8 (pbk. : alk. paper) 1. Free will and determination—Religious aspects—Christianity. 2. Theodicy. 3. Good and evil—Religious aspects—Christianity. I. Title. BT810.3.B47 2004 233⬘.7–dc22 2004045244 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 This work is dedicated to my wife, Laura, with thanks for many years of love, understanding, and support. ...