T&T Clark Reader in Kierkegaard as Theologian

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Lee Barrett discusses the uniqueness and challenges of Kierkegaards approach to theology. He examines Kierkegaards explicit reflections on the appropriate way to engage in the theological task, as well as shows how the theme of Gods otherness is held in dialectical tension with the theme of Gods intimate love. Barrett discusses Kierkegaards key reflections of the nature and purpose of human life as a paradoxical journey toward self-fulfilment through a self-emptying in which the self more intensively reflects Gods self-giving love. He examines the works that describe sin as both a condition in which the individual is trapped and as a culpable act for which the individual must assume responsibility. Barrett explores Kierkegaards thoughts on sin, his descriptions of Jesus Christ as the enactment in time of Gods eternal self-giving compassion, his view of faith and his critique of culturally established Christianity as a form of fatal religious anaesthesia. This volume includes the following pedagogical features: - Each chapter contains its own introduction, explanatory notes, discussion questions and recommendation for further reading in both the primary and secondary literature - Includes links to Kierkegaardian texts provided by the Kierkegaard Research Center of the University of Copenhagen, the Howard and Edna Hong Kierkegaard Library of St Olaf College, as well as the resources of the Sren Kierkegaard Society

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This excellent volume from Lee C. Barrett provides a unique entry point to Kierkegaard's theological ideas and one which does not sacrifice the importance of allowing the reader to judge for themselves. * The Expository Times *
Lee Barretts Reader presents a well-chosen selection from Kierkegaards works. His introductions and comments are enlightening and to the point. Text after text the reader gets a good impression of Kierkegaards existential approach to traditional theological themes. * NTT Journal for Theology and the Study of Religion *

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Lee Barrett is the Stager Professor of Theology at Lancaster Theological Seminary, USA.