Description

Pain is not merely an interruption of life, but a question that presses on the soul: why does suffering exist, and what does it mean in a world shaped by goodness? In this classic work, C. S. Lewis explores the problem of pain with clarity and compassion, moving from the raw experience of hurt to the deeper purposes it may serve. Drawing on philosophy, theology, and personal insight, he addresses objections and offers a framework for understanding suffering without denying its reality. At its heart, the book is a meditation on love, moral formation, and the hope that pain can be more than punishment—inviting readers to see hardship through the lens of faith and reason.

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paperback edition cover

paperback

HarperCollins UK

Published Jan 1, 1998

180 pages

ISBN: 9780006280934

available
paperback edition cover

paperback

Collins

Published Apr 1, 2012

ISBN: 9780007461264

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Details

First Published

1940

Language

eng

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Problem of Pain by C.S. Lewis.

Death/Grief
Suicide/Self-Harm
War/Trauma