We may feel God’s hand as a Father upon us when He strikes us as well as when He strokes us.

— Abraham Wright (1611–1690), Geistlicher und theologischer Schriftsteller

Topics: Suffering & the Question of God, Faith & Trust, God, Jesus & the Holy Spirit

Abraham Wright

Abraham Wright (1611–1690) war ein englischer anglikanischer Geistlicher, Gelehrter und Schriftsteller, der an der Universität Oxford und später als Vikar in Oakham wirkte. Als treuer Royalist und Verfechter der traditionellen Kirchenordnung trat er gegen die Puritaner auf und verfasste homiletische Schriften sowie praktische Bibelkommentare. Für Bibelleser ist er heute vor allem durch seine Reflexionen über den geistlichen Sinn von Bedrängnis, Prüfung und Gottvertrauen von Interesse.

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