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The Impassibility of God

The Impassibility of God

Mozley, J. K.

Hardcover

Religion General General Christianity

ISBN10: 1025729897
ISBN13: 9781025729893
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 204
Weight: 1.02
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Impassibility of God is a significant theological study that investigates the historical development and philosophical implications of the doctrine that God does not suffer or undergo emotional change. J. K. Mozley provides an exhaustive survey of how this concept has been handled within Christian thought, tracing its origins from Greek philosophical influences through the patristic period, the Scholasticism of the Middle Ages, and the shifts of the modern era.

The work delves into the complex tension between the classical view of an immutable God and the scriptural accounts of a divine being who is intimately involved with human suffering, particularly through the life and passion of Jesus Christ. By evaluating the arguments of major theologians and historical movements, Mozley offers a scholarly analysis of the arguments for and against the impassibility of the divine nature. This volume is an essential resource for those interested in systematic theology and the philosophy of religion, providing a rigorous look at how the church has sought to define the character of God in relation to the world's pain. The Impassibility of God remains a landmark text for understanding the evolution of one of the most enduring and debated questions in Christian dogmatics.

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