When God Seems Absent: Divine Absence in Esther & Song of Songs - Dr. Chloe T. Sun

Dr. Chloe T. Sun discusses the theology of divine absence — and how this theology is portrayed in the biblical canon. She shares ways theologians and academics approach divine absence in the books of Esther and The Song of Songs. She also shares advice for anyone who is studying the Bible and how to personally deal with God’s absence in our lives.

In her latest book, "Conspicuous in His Absence: Studies in the Song of Songs and Esther," Dr. Sun addresses three main questions: What is the nature of God as revealed in texts that don’t use his name? How do we think of God when he is perceived to be absent? What should we do when God is silent or hidden?

Chloe T. Sun (PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary) is professor of Old Testament and academic dean at Logos Evangelical Seminary and has published books in Chinese and English, including The Ethics of Violence in the Story of Aqhat, Love Already but Not Yet: A Commentary on the Song of Songs and Attempt Great Things for God: Theological Education in Diaspora.

Get her latest book from Intervarsity Press: Conspicuous in His Absence: Studies in the Song of Songs and Esther.
https://www.ivpress.com/conspicuous-in-his-absence