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A distinctive reading of Kierkegaard's philosophy of religion

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Podmore ... impressively draw[s] upon Continental philosophers ... as resources for contemporary theology and Kierkegaardian scholarship.

* Intnl Journal for Philosophy of Religion *

For anyone who loves Kierkegaard, or who is puzzled and wants elucidation, this is a wonderfully intelligent, supple account of the philosopher's thought.

* The New Yorker *

This book will be a valuable addition to libraries that support Kierkegaard studies or the philosophy of religion. . . . Highly recommended.

* Choice *

Table of Contents

Preface
Acknowledgments
List of Abbreviations
1. Introduction: Anatomy of the Abyss
2. The Inner Abyss
3. The Abyss of Melancholy
4. The Melancholy Theophany
5. The Allegory of Yisrael
6. The Anatomy of Spiritual Trial
7. The Gaze of the Abyss
8. Conclusions: The (Im)possible and the (Un)forgivable
Notes
Bibliography
Index

Kierkegaard and the Self before God

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      Publisher: Indiana University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 01/02/2011
      ISBN13: 9780253222824, 978-0253222824
      ISBN10: 0253222826

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A distinctive reading of Kierkegaard's philosophy of religion

      Trade Review

      Podmore ... impressively draw[s] upon Continental philosophers ... as resources for contemporary theology and Kierkegaardian scholarship.

      * Intnl Journal for Philosophy of Religion *

      For anyone who loves Kierkegaard, or who is puzzled and wants elucidation, this is a wonderfully intelligent, supple account of the philosopher's thought.

      * The New Yorker *

      This book will be a valuable addition to libraries that support Kierkegaard studies or the philosophy of religion. . . . Highly recommended.

      * Choice *

      Table of Contents

      Preface
      Acknowledgments
      List of Abbreviations
      1. Introduction: Anatomy of the Abyss
      2. The Inner Abyss
      3. The Abyss of Melancholy
      4. The Melancholy Theophany
      5. The Allegory of Yisrael
      6. The Anatomy of Spiritual Trial
      7. The Gaze of the Abyss
      8. Conclusions: The (Im)possible and the (Un)forgivable
      Notes
      Bibliography
      Index

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