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Open Theism presents a provocative alternative to classical theism’s doctrine of divine omniscience. Alan R. Rhoda explores the philosophical foundations of this theological position, arguing that God’s knowledge, while perfect, does not extend to unactualized future events that depend on free human choices.
This Element examines how open theism reconciles God’s genuine power and responsiveness with authentic human freedom. Rather than viewing the future as a completed whole known to God, open theists contend that genuine contingency characterizes the world, allowing for true divine-human interaction. Rhoda addresses key objections to this view while demonstrating its relevance to contemporary philosophy of religion and theological discourse.
The book engages readers interested in metaphysics, philosophy of time, divine attributes, and the perennial tension between God’s sovereignty and human agency within monotheistic traditions.
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