T&T Clark Reader in Kierkegaard as Theologian

T&T Clark Reader in Kierkegaard as Theologian presents an anthology of Kierkegaard's most influential works. Lee Barrett examines Kierkegaard's explicit reflections on the appropriate passionately engaged way to engage in the theological task, by discussing such key themes as the nature and purpose of human life, sin both as a disease and as a culpable act, faith, and the perception of Christ as the enactment in time of God's eternal self-giving compassion. Never before gathered together in one place, the texts featured in this reader include The Concept of Anxiety, Eighteen Upbuilding Discourses, Philosophical Crumbs and Works of Love. Additional links to further critical Kierkegaardian texts are provided by the Kierkegaard Research Center of the University of Copenhagen, the Howard and Edna Hong Kierkegaard Library of St Olaf College, and the resources of the Søren Kierkegaard Society. With each chapter featuring an introduction, explanatory notes, discussion questions and recommendation for further reading in both the primary and secondary literature, students will be able to fully discern and understand the theological dimensions of Kierkegaard's works. Review 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 Barrett’s Reader presents a well-chosen selection from Kierkegaard’s works. His introductions and comments are enlightening and to the point. Text after text the reader gets a good impression of Kierkegaard’s existential approach to traditional theological themes. ― NTT Journal for Theology and the Study of Religion About the Author Lee Barrett is the Stager Professor of Theology at Lancaster Theological Seminary, USA.