Postmodernity's transcending
devaluing God
By Laurence Paul Hemming
Laurence Paul Hemming presents a profound exploration that bridges the ancient quest for divine understanding with contemporary spiritual inquiry. This scholarly yet accessible work traces the evolution of how humanity has grappled with the concept of the sublime, while simultaneously examining the boundaries and possibilities of theological thought.
Through careful analysis of fundamental concepts such as soul, experience, analogy, and truth, Hemming invites readers to reconsider how we approach the divine mystery. The author challenges modern Christian theology to engage more deeply with philosophical traditions, suggesting that authentic spiritual understanding requires rigorous intellectual engagement alongside faith.
The book journeys through the wisdom of great thinkers across centuries, from ancient Greek philosophers like Protagoras, Plato, and Aristotle, through medieval theologian Aquinas, to modern philosophical giants including Hegel, Nietzsche, Heidegger, and Derrida. Hemming offers fresh interpretations of these influential voices, revealing new insights about humanity's eternal dialogue with the sacred.
Rather than providing easy answers, this work encourages readers to wrestle with profound questions about divine encounter and spiritual truth. For those seeking to deepen their understanding of how philosophy and theology intersect, Hemming offers a thoughtful guide through complex terrain, demonstrating how serious engagement with both reason and faith can illuminate the path toward transcendent understanding.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore God
- ✓ Explore Philosophical theology
- ✓ Explore Kristendom
- ✓ Explore Godsdienstfilosofie
- ✓ Explore Christianity
- ✓ Explore Théologie postmoderne
- ✓ Explore History of doctrines
- ✓ Explore Postmodernism
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Details
- Published
- 2005
- Publisher
- University of Notre Dame Press
- ISBN-10
- 0268031029
- Pages
- 269
- Language
- EN
