Desire, Gift, and Recognition: Christology and Postmodern Philosophy - Softcover

Henriksen, Jan-Olav

Softcover

ISBN 10: 080286371X ISBN 13: 9780802863713

Verlag: William B Eerdmans Publishing Co, 2009

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Book by Henriksen JanOlav

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Reseña del editor:

A major work in the philosophy of religion, this book interprets the Jesus story in terms of postmodern philosophy - particularly using Jacques Derrida's categories of -desire, - -gift, - and -recognition.- Author Jan-Olav Henriksen also attempts to reformulate Christology without resorting to such metaphysical concepts as substance, transcendence, etc. While not denying traditional doctrines, Henriksen explicates the meaning of Jesus' life and death in ways that engage contemporary philosophy and challenge contemporary (academic) Christians to rethink the basics of their faith; and he outlines the possibility of a -post-metaphysical Christology.- / Henriksen's book is a clearly reasoned guide not only to the argument that Christology still has something to say to contemporary believers but also to ways in which theologians must learn to reconnect to everyday human experience.

Biografía del autor:

Jan-Olav Henriksen is professor of systematic theology and philosophy of religion at Norwegian School of Theology, Oslo, and professor of religious studies at the University of Agder, Kristiansand, Norway.

Über diese Auflage

• Verlag: William B Eerdmans Publishing Co
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2009
• ISBN 10: 080286371X
• ISBN 13: 9780802863713
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 379