Owning Disaster

<p>Delving into the intertwined tapestry of Jewish Christian and Muslim sacred texts exegesis philosophy theology and historiography this book explores the similar coping mechanisms across Abrahamic communities in reconciling the implications of disasters without abandoning their faith. </p><p>Belief in a single omnipotent God carries with it the challenge of explaining and contextualizing disasters that seem to contravene God’s supposed will. Through explorations of Jewish responses to the destruction of both the First and Second Temples Christian responses to the Arab Muslim conquests Muslim responses to the Crusades and a variety of responses to the Mongol conquests Aaron M. Hagler unveils the shared patterns and responses that emerge within these communities when confronted by calamity. Initial responses come in the forms of horrified lamentations but as the initial shock dissipates a complex dance of self-blame and collective introspection unfolds as writers and theologians seek to contextualize the tragedy and guide their communities toward hope resilience and renewal. </p><p>Of interest to scholars theologians and individuals seeking to explore interconnected notions of resilience within Abrahamic communities <i>Owning Disaster </i>will resonate with readers eager to contemplate the intricate relationship between religious dogma human resilience and the profound questions that emerge when confronted with calamity. </p>