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Gospel of Sufferings
Soren Kierkegaard
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Description for Gospel of Sufferings
Paperback. The only English translation of one of the great Danish thinker's most important spiritual writings, distilling together his insights as mystic, theologian and precursor to the existentialist philosophers. Translator(s): Aldworth, A. S.; Ferrie, W. S. Num Pages: 150 pages. BIC Classification: HRC. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 212 x 140 x 18. Weight in Grams: 196.
"On the way where a man follows Christ, the height of suffering is the height of glory." So writes Kierkegaard, long considered the father of existentialism, in his comprehensive explanation of how suffering in all its forms is transformed into joy by faith in God. As an integral part of his 'Edifying Discourses', Gospel of Sufferings bears witness to Kierkegaard's transition from a general religious and philosophical standpoint to a specifically Christian one, forming what is now considered a central plank in the structure of his mature thought. In this classic volume, the great Danish thinker brings together elements that ... Read more
"On the way where a man follows Christ, the height of suffering is the height of glory." So writes Kierkegaard, long considered the father of existentialism, in his comprehensive explanation of how suffering in all its forms is transformed into joy by faith in God. As an integral part of his 'Edifying Discourses', Gospel of Sufferings bears witness to Kierkegaard's transition from a general religious and philosophical standpoint to a specifically Christian one, forming what is now considered a central plank in the structure of his mature thought. In this classic volume, the great Danish thinker brings together elements that ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
James Clarke & Co Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
150
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Weight
195g
Number of Pages
150
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780227674680
SKU
V9780227674680
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About Soren Kierkegaard
Soren Kierkegaard was a nineteenth century Danish philosopher and theologian, widely regarded as prefiguring the existentialist movement that dominated post-war Continental philosophy. His multi-layered, ironic, often obscure and yet deeply personal writings stress the necessity of a purely immediate, individual relationship with God, unmediated by any external religious authority.
Reviews for Gospel of Sufferings
"It is short, readable, and less 'intimidating' than Kierkegaard's more complex works, whilst inadvertently free from the footnoted trappings of modern Kierkegaard scholarship (which can sometimes obfuscate Kierkegaard as much as clarify). ....this volume is still to be welcomed. Kierkegaard's inimitable proclamation of the Gospel is as challenging and comforting here as it ever was." -Aaron P. Edwards, Theological Book ... Read more