The Immutable God Who Can Change His Mind: The Impassible God Who Can Show Emotion

Scripture says plainly that God changed his mind (Exodus 32:14) and that he shows emotion, both anger and pity (Exodus 32:9). Are these genuine descriptions of God's character, or merely metaphors for a God who never truly changes? The question is older than it looks, and it has never been simple. The Church Fathers were divided. Aquinas held such language to be metaphorical, though only to a point. Modern theologians remain divided as well, and the Church has made no formal judgment.

In this book Robert Sungenis takes you through Scripture, Tradition, the magisterium, and philosophy to press deeply into that mystery: how can the immutable God change his mind, and how can the impassible God show emotion? The conclusion may well surprise you, and it is offered in the hope of drawing you into a closer and more personal relationship with the God you are trying to understand.