Who Rules the World

Ever wonder how a good God can exist in a world full of suffering? If you've wrestled with the question of evil and its place in a divinely ordered universe, you're not alone. This summary tackles this profound paradox head-on, offering a clear path through the confusion. Discover how centuries of theological and philosophical thought, from Augustine to modern science, can provide you with a coherent framework. You'll learn to reconcile the concept of an all-powerful, loving God with the reality of pain, chaos, and injustice, finding solid ground for your faith.

Hans Schwarz is a renowned Professor of Systematic Theology and Contemporary Theological Issues at the University of Regensburg, Germany, with over fifty influential books on the subject. A former prisoner of war who witnessed the stark realities of human suffering, Schwarz dedicated his life to reconciling faith with the problem of evil. His profound personal experiences and decades of scholarly research provide a uniquely compassionate and intellectually rigorous perspective on God’s role in a world filled with both goodness and pain.