The book provides a comprehensive and systematic treatment of the problem of evil, examining the various forms of the problem and the different types of responses to it. It explores the nature of evil, the nature of God, and the nature of the relationship between them. The book also offers a thorough critique of the various solutions to the problem of evil that have been proposed, and presents a new and original solution. Upon its initial release, Evil and the God of Love catapulted to prominence as a seminal work in modern theology, hailed as the most pivotal exploration of the problem of evil in over a generation. Since then, it has remained a focal point of ongoing debates. This reissued edition features a new preface by the author, as well as a foreword by Marilyn McCord Adams. The book presents a meticulous and exhaustive examination of the problem of evil, delving into its diverse manifestations and the varied responses it elicits. It probes the essence of evil, the nature of God, and the intricate dynamics of their relationship. Furthermore, the book offers a rigorous critique of prevailing solutions to the problem of evil, ultimately proposing a novel and groundbreaking resolution.