The Lord of Paradox

The Lord of Paradox is an illustrated theological poem that highlights the theme of paradox in Christian theology.

In seventy whimsical stanzas, The Lord of Paradox moves from the Genesis creation account through the book of Revelation, highlighting the theme of paradox in Christian theology and powerfully displaying the beauty and wonder of the Gospel. How could the Fall of humankind in the Garden ever be redeemed?  Why would a holy God have mercy on such rebellious people? Who would expect Israel's Messiah to come in such a humble form? How could his suffering and death be a means of redemption and eternal life? How could he be simultaneously human and divine? How could God be a single being in three persons? These are just a handful of the dozens of paradoxes--apparent contradictions which are nonetheless true--that distinguish the Christian faith. They are genuine logical puzzles, yet at the same time they are markers of truth--yet another paradox. The Lord of Paradox also features vivid expressionistic illustrations by artist Charlie Spear which enhance the reader's rhymed journey through the exquisite wonder of the Christian faith.

James S. Spiegel (Ph.D., Michigan State University) is a Professor of Philosophy and Religion at Taylor University in Upland, Indiana. His scholarly publications, which primarily explore issues in ethics and philosophy of religion, have appeared in such journals as Sophia, Faith and Philosophy, Theory and Research in Education, and Philosophia Christi. Jim has also published numerous books, including The Benefits of Providence (Crossway, 2005), Faith, Film, and Philosophy (InterVarsity, 2007), The Love of Wisdom (B&H, 2009), and the award-winning How to be Good in a World Gone Bad (Kregel, 2004). Jim and his wife, Amy, blog together at www.wisdomandfollyblog.com. They have four children and live in Fairmount, Indiana.