This philosophical treatise offers a bold reinterpretation of the Christian doctrine of theodicy - the question of why an omnipotent and benevolent God allows evil to exist in the world. Reid argues that the key to understanding the purpose of God's creation lies in recognizing that the ultimate goal of human existence is not happiness or pleasure, but rather the reconciliation of all beings with God.

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