Julian of Norwich & the Problem of Evil
Richard Norton
Theodicy, or the “problem of evil” in theology, has not been looked at in depth with Julian as a guide, but Richard Norton opens a door on much potential study for both theodicists and Julian scholars.
Norton is among those who argue that Julian’s use of the trope of Motherhood in God is much more than a reflection of feminine experience; he argues it is not only an integral part of her theology but particularly of her theodicy, and indicates how the integration of Julian’s theodicy into modern debates can help create a better meeting of pastoral and theoretical theodicy.
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