The roots of sorrow : a pastoral theology of suffering

What are humans to do--and how should caregivers respond--when faced with the reality of anguish? The Roots of Sorrow addresses the sometimes painful questions that surround human suffering. By integrating concrete examples with personal stories of adversity and sorrow, Phil Zylla constructs a pastoral theology that situates itself within the very core of suffering. Resisting the natural tendency to flee from the pain of sorrow, Zylla empowers professionals to help others face suffering directly and honestly. --Donald Capps, Emeritus Professor of Pastoral Theology, Princeton Theological Seminary What Are Humans To Do--and How Should Caregivers Respond--when Faced With The Reality Of Anguish? The Roots Of Sorrow Addresses The Sometimes Painful Questions That Surround Human Suffering. By Integrating Concrete Examples With Personal Stories Of Adversity And Sorrow, Phil Zylla Constructs A Pastoral Theology That Situates Itself Within The Very Core Of Suffering. Resisting The Natural Tendency To Flee From The Pain Of Sorrow, Zylla Empowers Professionals To Help Others Face Suffering Directly And Honestly. -- Publisher's Description. Roots Of Sorrow -- Common Explanations Of Suffering -- Components Of A Theology Of Suffering -- From Silence To Lament -- From Indifference To Compassion -- From Loneliness To Community -- Suffering Of Creation -- Subtle Persistence Of Hope -- Ministry With The Afflicted. Phil C. Zylla. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Introduction The Roots of Sorrow......Page 7 1 Common Explanations of Suffering......Page 18 2 Components of a Theology of Suffering......Page 33 3 From Silence to Lament......Page 52 4 From Indifference to Compassion......Page 66 5 From Loneliness to Community......Page 80 6 The Suffering of Creation......Page 92 7 The Subtle Persistence of Hope......Page 102 Conclusion Ministry with the Afflicted......Page 114 Notes......Page 123 Index of Names......Page 138 Subject Index......Page 140