John C. Peckham is a research professor of theology and Christian philosophy at Andrews University. His numerous books include Why We Pray: Understanding Prayer in the Context of Cosmic Conflict, God With Us: An Introduction to Adventist Theology, Divine Attributes: Knowing the Covenantal God of Scripture, Theodicy of Love: Cosmic Conflict and the Problem of Evil, and The Love of God: A Canonical Model, a 2015 Readers’ Choice Award winner.