Podmore, Simon D.

Kierkegaard and the Self Before God: Anatomy of the Abyss

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ISBN 13:: 9780253222824
author:: Podmore, Simon D.
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Indiana University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2011
Pages:: 280
Dimensions:: 22.86 x 15.6 x 2.11 centimetres
Genre:: Nonfiction, Philosophy, Religious,
Condition:: New
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Kierkegaard and the Self Before God: Anatomy of the Abyss by Simon D. Podmore explores the complex relationship between the self and the divine. According to Podmore, becoming aware of oneself in relation to God is both a gift and an obligation that requires recognition. The author delves into Kiergaard's writings to examine themes such as despair, anxiety, melancholy, and spiritual trial, and how they are overcome by faith, forgiveness, and the love of God. By confronting the abyss between the self and the divine, Podmore seeks to understand how we can come to know ourselves in relation to a God who is seemingly so distant. This thought-provoking work offers a nuanced exploration of Kiergaard's ideas and their relevance to contemporary philosophical and theological debates.

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