The Hardest Part A Centenary Critical Edition
The Hardest Part A Centenary Critical Edition by G a Studdert Kennedy, published by SCM Press in 2018, is a significant work that explores profound questions about faith amidst the devastation of World War I. This critical edition, comprising 288 pages, presents the original text alongside a contextual introduction, a brief biography of the author, and an annotated bibliography, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of the themes and historical context surrounding the work.
In this edition, Studdert Kennedy addresses the challenging question of God’s presence during the horrors of war, suggesting that God shares in human suffering rather than remaining detached. The book includes essays that delve into various aspects of theology and social history, reflecting on topics such as the nature of God, democracy, and prayer. This critical edition not only preserves the original text but also enriches it with explanatory notes, making it a valuable resource for those interested in biography, religious studies, and the impact of war on faith.
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Stark, moving but with glimmers of humour amongst the wreckage, “The Hardest Part” asks perhaps the hardest question of all when faced with the horrors of the 1st World War – where was God to be found in the carnage of the western front? Geoffrey Studdert Kennedy’s answer, that through the cross God shares in human suffering rather than being a ‘passionate potentate’ looking down unmoved by death, injury and destruction on an immense scale, was, and still is, revolutionary. Marking the centenary both of the end of the First World War and the original publication of The Hardest Part, this new critical edition contains a contextual introduction, a brief biography of Studdert Kennedy, annotated bibliography and the full text of the first edition of the book, with explanatory notes. Contents: The Man, the Padre and the Theologian – Thomas O’Loughlin Gone and Almost Forgotten: The Reception of ‘The Hardest Part’ – Stuart Bell The Hardest Part – the 1918 text Dedication Preface Author’s Introduction 1. What is God like? 2. God in Nature 3. God in History 4. God in the Bible 5. God and Democracy 6. God and Prayer 7. God and the Sacrament 8. God and the Church 9. God and the Life Eternal Postscript
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