The Metaphysics of Struggle and Shalom: A Comparative Analysis of Naturalistic Greek Tragedy and Hebrew Biblical Theology

The Metaphysics of Struggle and Shalom examines the contrast between Greek tragic naturalism and Hebrew biblical theology through the figure of Kratos. The paper argues that the Greek worldview treats conflict, predation, and survival as permanent features of reality, whereas biblical theology views them as temporary distortions within a fallen creation that will one day be restored. By engaging themes such as fate, providence, the Fall, Romans 8, Ecclesiastes 3, and Isaiah 11, the paper shows that the biblical vision ultimately rejects violence as the final truth about existence and instead points toward redemption and universal peace.