Die Leiblichkeit der Offenbarung

By Daniel Remmel

Book Description

This scholarly exploration bridges the gap between contemporary French phenomenology and Christian theology, offering fresh insights into fundamental questions of human existence and divine revelation. Daniel Remmel draws upon the life-phenomenology of Michel Henry, a philosopher who has received less attention than his contemporaries Emmanuel Levinas and Jean-Luc Marion, to illuminate core theological concepts including revelation, guilt, and redemption.

The work centers on the profound mystery of embodiment in spiritual life, taking its inspiration from the Gospel of John's declaration that "the Word became flesh." Through this lens, Remmel examines what it means to be human and explores the unique nature of Jesus Christ's divine sonship, with particular attention to the role of the body in spiritual experience.

The study unfolds in three interconnected parts. First, it situates Henry's life-phenomenology within the broader phenomenological tradition, engaging with major thinkers from Husserl to Levinas. The second section enters dialogue with contemporary consciousness philosophy, wrestling with questions of subjectivity, freedom, embodiment, and human relationships. Finally, these philosophical insights are woven into a theological framework that reimagines Christian anthropology, revelation theology, and Christology.

Drawing on the work of theologians Karl Rahner and Thomas Pröpper, this comprehensive study offers readers a unique perspective on how incarnation shapes our understanding of God, humanity, and the world.