Shows how lament seems to introduce notes of mistrust into an otherwise confident relationship with faith, God and His will. This title suggests that a robust concept and practice of lament is an appropriate response to questions of evil and suffering in its refusal to close off questions that cannot and should not be closed.

'Altogether these essays represent a powerful call to take lament seriously in the Western church. The scholarship is erudite and convincing... I recommend this book for all seminary libraries. In addition, seminary professors might find some selections herein useful for courses on prayer or evil.'