The great medieval scholars agree that the attempt to reconcile divine justice with human suffering is important, but disagree vehemently as to why.
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About the author: Gil Student is an Orthodox rabbi, the editor of TorahMusings.com, and the book editor of the Orthodox Union’s Jewish Action magazine.