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Albert Taylor Bledsoe, LL D - A Theodicy; or, Vindication of the Divine Glory

Title: A Theodicy; or, Vindication of the Divine Glory
Description: London, Carlton and Phillips, 1856. Leather. A theodicy, defending the concept of Divine Glory by Albert Taylor Bledsoe (November 9, 1809 - December 8, 1877) who was an Episcopal priest, attorney, professor of mathematics, and officer in the Confederate army and was best known as an architect of the With an introduction, two parts and a conclusion to rear. The term theodicy (from Greek theos - 'god' + dike - 'justice') has no universally agreed upon definition, but usually refers to an attempt to resolve the evidential problem of evil by reconciling God's traditional characteristics of omnibenevolence, omnipotence and omniscience (all-loving, all-powerful, and all-knowing, respectively) with the occurrence of evil in the world. Although some arguments existed previously, the term 'theodicy' was coined in 1710 by German philosopher Gottfried Leibniz in his work, Théodicée. Beautifully rebound in a quarter crushed morocco with marbled paper covered boards. Externally, smart but with minor shelfwear and the odd mark and slight rubbing to boards. Internally, firmly bound. Bright but with slight scattered foxing. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

Keywords: Albert Bledsoe Episcopal Confederate Evil Episcopal None

Price: GBP 59.99 = appr. US$ 85.66 Seller: Rooke Books
- Book number: LTH8-B-17

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