Kierkegaard's Vision of the Incarnation
By Faith Transformed
Published on 4. December 1997
Book
Hardback
288 pages
978-0-19-826940-3 (ISBN)
Description
This book is a study of Soren Kierkegaard's elucidation of the condition by which the Truth may be learned. Like Kierkegaard's pseudonym, Johannes Climacus, we are concerned in particular with that Truth which concerns us ultimately and which is confessed by Christians to be disclosed in Jesus Christ. Called faith by Climacus in Philosophical Fragments, this condition is characterized by a transformation of the individual under the impact of revelation and is received as a gift from God rather than attained through human resourcefulness. The epistemological ramifications of this transformation are explored both in terms of the New Testament concept of metanoia and in comparison with claims to cognitive progress in other fields. We conclude that the account of Christian conversion given by Climacus in Philosophical Fragments and approved by Kierkegaard in his acknowledged works is a faithful elucidation of the concept of metanoia and remains a pertinent challenge to the persistent attempts of moderns and post-moderns alike who propose to learn the Truth on quite different terms. Murray Rae thus seeks to develop a new interpretation of Kierkegaard and to challenge some widely followed theological epistemologies.
Reviews / Votes
impressive study ... A particularly interesting feature of the work is its application of insights drawn from the Fragments to current theological debate ... a fine study of Kierkegaard's thought and a stimulating and thought-provoking application of Kierkegaard's vision of the incarnation to current theological debate. * David R.Law, Journal of Theological Studies, Vol.52, No.1, April 2001 * a very important book on Kierkegaard ... it carefully and convincingly discloses the theological core of Kierkegaard's authorship: the nature and power of the Incarnation ... fine study ... The importance of this book is that via Kierkegaard, it addresses directly the human heart, the core of Christian conviction as Kierkegaard understood it. Thus, it will be important especially to those who want to believe but don't, to those who somewhat believe but need help for their unbelief, and those who do believe but who are willing to find, in Kierkegaard, inspiration and insight to drive belief deeper than ever before. * James E Loder, Theology Today, January 2000 * a meticulous, detailed study of Soren Kierkegaard's understanding of the Incarnation ... This volume can serve as a helpful 'companion' to the reading of Kierkegaard's work for persons with little knowledge of Kierkegaard as well as those with considerable knowledge. * M.C. Rose, Emeritus, Goucher College, CHOICE, Oct 98 *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 226 mm
Width: 145 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
496 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-826940-3 (9780198269403)
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