Project Gutenberg 2009-01-22 Public domain in the USA. 274 Bledsoe, Albert Taylor 1809 1877 31004019 A Theodicy, or, Vindication of the Divine Glory "A Theodicy, or, Vindication of the Divine Glory" by Albert Taylor Bledsoe is a philosophical and theological treatise written in the mid-19th century. The work explores the profound problem of evil in relation to a perfect divine being, striving to reconcile the existence of moral and natural evils with God's holiness and goodness. The text engages with historical philosophical discussions, particularly addressing the positions of figures like Plato, Leibniz, Calvin, and others in its exploration of morality, divine sovereignty, and human agency." "The opening of this treatise sets the stage for a complex examination of the enigma surrounding the existence of evil amidst a divine reality. Bledsoe begins by acknowledging the intellectual struggle across the ages regarding how an infallibly perfect God could coexist with evil. He argues against despair over previous philosophical failures to solve this conundrum, positioning the work as an effort to dispel misconceptions rather than delve into mysteries. He critiques earlier thinkers for their speculative approaches, contending instead that a careful observation of the actual moral world, combined with the truths revealed through religion, will yield clarifying insights. This section ultimately lays a foundation for a systematic analysis of moral evil, asserting that the exploration of this problem is vital for understanding both divine glory and human accountability." (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 60.3 (8th & 9th grade). 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