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Book SynopsisJob, Jonah, and the Unconscious is the latest work by natural theologian M.A. Corey. It is a ground-breaking synthetic work utilizing the unique perspective of modern depth psychology to interpret the underlying meaning of two of the most fascinating books of the Old Testament, Job and Jonah. In the process it weaves together a unique development perspective on the age-old problem of evil that satisfies both the traditional theologian and the hard- core skeptic. It is able to do this by resorting to a concept of metaphysical necessity that is able to account for the temporary existence of evil in the world, while simultaneously preserving the omnipotence and omnibenevolence of God. The end result of this fascinating study is the elucidation of the cause of moral evil, along with the general defense of traditional monotheistic religion. Contents: JONAH AND THE UNCONSCIOUS; History or Allegory?; A Psychological Analysis of the Book of Jonah; The Identity of the Shadow; Repression and th
Trade ReviewMichael Corey is an outstanding writer in the field of contemporary astrophysics and science. Now he has turned his keen mind to the subject of Job, Jonah and the Unconscious, with particular focus on the problem of evil....As always with Corey's writings his ideas are full of surprises and insights. It's guaranteed that the reader of this book will come away with ideas and insights she did not have before. -- John A. Sanford, Jungian analyst; author of The Kingdom Within
Michael Corey is an outstanding writer in the field of contemporary astrophysics and science. Now he has turned his keen mind to the subject of Job, Jonah and the Unconscious, with particular focus on the problem of evil....As always with Corey's writings his ideas are full of surprises and insights. It's guaranteed that the reader of this book will come away with ideas and insights she did not have before. -- John A. Sanford, Jungian analyst; author of The Kingdom Within
