Where Is God When It Hurts?
by Philip Yancey
Where Is God When It Hurts? by Philip Yancey holds a highly rated rating of 4.22 out of 5, based on 10K reader ratings. First published in 1977. The book spans 288 pages.
About Where Is God When It Hurts?
If there is a loving God, then why is it that … ? You’ve heard that question, perhaps asked it yourself. No matter how you complete it, at its root lies the issue of pain. Does God order our suffering? Does he decree an abusive childhood, orchestrate a jet crash, steer a tornado through a community? Or did he simply wind up the world’s mainspring and now is watching from a distance? In this Gold Medallion Award–winning book, Philip Yancey reveals a God who is neither capricious nor unconcerned. Using examples from the Bible and from his own experiences, Yancey looks at pain—physical, emotional, and spiritual—and helps us understand why we suffer. Where Is God When It Hurts? will speak to those for whom life sometimes just doesn’t make sense. And it will help equip anyone who wants to reach out to someone in pain but just doesn’t know what to say.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Philip Yancey |
| Published | 1977 |
| Pages | 288 |
| Genres | Christian, Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Religion & Spirituality |
| Average Rating | 4.22 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 9,972 |
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What genre is Where Is God When It Hurts??
Where Is God When It Hurts? is categorized as Christian, Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Religion & Spirituality. Its primary genre classification is Christian.
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Based on 10K reader ratings, Where Is God When It Hurts? has an average score of 4.22 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Where Is God When It Hurts??
Where Is God When It Hurts? has 288 pages.
Who wrote Where Is God When It Hurts??
Where Is God When It Hurts? was written by Philip Yancey. It was first published in 1977.
What is the ISBN for Where Is God When It Hurts??
The ISBN-13 for Where Is God When It Hurts? is 9780310245730.0.
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