Abstract
This article discusses the theodicy of Augustine and Ibn Arabi. Although these two theologians come from different traditions and backgrounds, they articulate that the realm of suffering in the human world can help us sharpen our faith in God. I use the movie Children of Heaven (by Majid Majidi) to parse the similarities and differences in their theologies. The symbols found in the movie show that the two theologies are related. This article explores the themes of human suffering in the movie and goes beyond a simple review.
Recommended Citation
Daeli, Paulinus OSC. 2024. The Concept of Suffering in Children of Heaven: Analyzing The Differences and Similarities Between Augustine’s and Ibn Arabi’s Theodicy. Obsculta 17, (1) : 260-281. https://digitalcommons.csbsju.edu/obsculta/vol17/iss1/32.
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