Holocaust theology

Holocaust theology is a body of theological and philosophical debate concerning the role of God in the universe in light of the Holocaust of the late 1930s and early 1940s. The exploration of Holocaust theology is primarily found within Judaism, but also exists within Christianity. Some prominent Holocaust theologies include viewing the Holocaust as divine retribution for sin, as evidence of the death of God, as an expression of human free will, or as an attempt by humans to kill god.

Much scholarly work has also been done reflecting upon Holocaust theology itself as a religio-cultural phenomenon.

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