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Spiritual Writings
Kierkgaard, Soren; Pattison, Professor George
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Description for Spiritual Writings
Paperback. Presents Christian writings that alter our understanding of the great philosopher Soren Kierkegaard. This title argues that the Kierkegaard known to the history of modern ideas is, in an important sense, not Kierkegaard at all. Num Pages: 336 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPCF; HRAB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 203 x 134 x 20. Weight in Grams: 270.
In "Spiritual Writings", renowned Oxford theologian George Pattison presents previously neglected Christian writings that will forever alter our understanding of the great philosopher Soren Kierkegaard. In fact, Pattison argues that the Kierkegaard known to the history of modern ideas is, in an important sense, not Kierkegaard at all. In philosophy and literature Kierkegaard is perceived as epitomizing existential angst, whilst in theology he is seen as expounding a radical form of Christianity based on a paradoxical and absurd faith that demands hatred of the world and the rejection of all forms of communal religion. However, both pictures rely on highly ... Read more
In "Spiritual Writings", renowned Oxford theologian George Pattison presents previously neglected Christian writings that will forever alter our understanding of the great philosopher Soren Kierkegaard. In fact, Pattison argues that the Kierkegaard known to the history of modern ideas is, in an important sense, not Kierkegaard at all. In philosophy and literature Kierkegaard is perceived as epitomizing existential angst, whilst in theology he is seen as expounding a radical form of Christianity based on a paradoxical and absurd faith that demands hatred of the world and the rejection of all forms of communal religion. However, both pictures rely on highly ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers Inc United States
Number of pages
336
Condition
New
Number of Pages
336
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780061875991
SKU
V9780061875991
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About Kierkgaard, Soren; Pattison, Professor George
Soren Kierkegaard (1813-1855) lived in Copenhagen, Denmark. His books include Works of Love and Spiritual Writings (translated and edited by George Pattison). George Pattison is a professor of theology at Oxford University.
Reviews for Spiritual Writings
"George Pattison offers us a deeply valuable introduction to a great philosopher."
Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury
Rowan Williams, Archbishop of Canterbury