continental philosophy and the future of Christian theology Milbank, John. creator Zizek, Slavoj. Jnt auth. Davis, Creston. Jnt auth. text bibliography miu Grand Rapids, MI Brazos c2010 2010 monographic eng

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ix, 244 p. ; hbk ; 23 cm. "Are there moments in Christian history when non-Christians in some ways understand Christianity better than Christians?...Today some leading secular thinkers have turned to a surprising source: the apostle Paul. The rediscovery of Paul by atheistic or agnostic European philosophers is one of the most striking recent developments in philosophy--and certainly one of keen interest to the church"--BACK COVER. On Paul. Paul against biopolitics / John Milbank -- Paul and the truth event / Slavoj Zizek -- Paul and subtraction / Creston Davis -- On the liturgy. Liturgy and the senses / Catherine Pickstock -- Subtractive liturgy / Creston Davis -- A meditation of Michelangelo's Christ on the Cross / Slavoj Zizek -- On mediation and apocalypse. Thinking backward: predestination and apocalypse / Slavoj Zizek -- The return of mediation / John Milbank. John Milbank, Slavoj Zizek, Creston Davis ; with Catherine Pickstock. Includes bibliographical references and indexes. Christianity Philosophy Philosophy and religion Continental philosophy Philosophical theology 261.51/MIL 9781587432279 (pbk.) 1587432277 (pbk.) 2010023576 DLC 100608 20130401165912.0 16271998