Resources on Suffering

[Philip]

What resources would you recommend on the subject of suffering and sanctification? I'm preparing to do an independent subject and need recommendations (modern, Reformers, medieval, or fathers) on good places to start. Do the Puritans talk much about suffering?

 

[py3ak]

I don't know how widely you are taking "suffering", but if it includes sorrow, this is an interesting book to begin with.

 

[Fly Caster]

Let me recommend a sermon that Joel Beeke preached at our church a couple of weeks ago-- How to Live Through Affliction Christianly.

There are quotes in here from various authors that may be worth tracking down.

 

[Theoretical]

Puritan:
Amazon.com: Bruised Reed (Puritan Paperbacks) (9780851517407): Richard Sibbes: Books
Amazon.com: The Crook in the Lot (9781460979358): Thomas Boston: Books

Modern
Amazon.com: A Place for Weakness: Preparing Yourself for Suffering (9780310327400): Michael S. Horton: Books - the latter used to be called "Too Good to be True"

I'm also currently reading Edith Schaeffer's Affliction and it seems to be quite solid. Amazon.com: Affliction (9780801083556): Edith Schaeffer: Books

 

[Philip]

I guess my search is for classic and scholarly works or passages. As I said, I'm doing this for an independent study that will hopefully result in a paper on the subject.

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Scott, I'll put those on my list.

 

[py3ak]

William Bridge says that suffering times are gaining times.

 

[Wayne]

Dr. David Calhoun is teaching a class on suffering this semester at Covenant.

I'll see if I can get a copy of the syllabus for you.

 

[Fly Caster]

Also, The Mute Christian under the Smarting Rod- Thomas Brooks.

 

[jogri17]

Modern day, I really enjoyed (I know enjoying books on suffering.... I see the irony) D.A. Carson's book and Lig. Duncan's book.

 

[Philip]

Modern day, I really enjoyed (I know enjoying books on suffering.... I see the irony) D.A. Carson's book and Lig. Duncan's book.

Those will be good just for the bibliographies.

 

[LeeD]

1 Peter

William Bridge: Lifting Up For The Downcast (PP) :: Puritan Paperbacks :: Classic Authors :: Monergism Books :: Reformed Books - Discount Prices - Free Shipping

Thomas Case: When Christians Suffer

 

[jwithnell]

This work by Abraham Kuyper is great. It is a valuable read not only for those with deadly illness, but also to recognize God's care over us in the day to day minor illnesses that can be so easily passed off without even a prayer.

 

[Semper Fidelis]

Amazon.com: A Place for Weakness: Preparing Yourself for Suffering (9780310327400): Michael S. Horton: Books - the latter used to be called "Too Good to be True"

An excellent work. You can listen to his Sunday School series on this same topic here: Adult Bible Class Audio from Christ United Reformed Church - Santee

 

[Semper Fidelis]

Also, can't go wrong with Durham: Lectures on Job, by James Durham (1622-1658) | Naphtali Press

If you are thinking about getting it then get his other works as a bundle: http://www.naphtali.com/products-pa...hree-books-by-durham-incls-isa-53-and-dabney/

Here's an extract from Durham on Chris' site: Extracts from Durham on Job | Naphtali Press

 

[Scott1]

A phenomenal modern work:
Amazon.com: God Of The Valley (9780806651521): Steve Griffiths: Books