Wipf and Stock A Theologian's Guide to Heidegger

A Theologian's Guide to Heidegger provides a uniquely theological introduction to the philosophy of Martin Heidegger, by focusing on not just the relationship between Heidegger and theology, or even the nature of the discourse that must occur between theological concerns and Heidegger's philosophical errands, but by precisely exploring how theology can use Heidegger's philosophy as a means of outlining the scope and task of postmodern theology. To do this, especially with the postmodern theologian in mind, this book considers the general relationship between Heidegger and theology, how Heidegger can be read theologically, while justifying why Heidegger must be read this way and defining the role that Heidegger must take in postmodern theology. This includes a careful consideration of Heidegger's early theological roots from Freiburg to Marburg by examining the content of Heidegger's lesser-known theologically-minded seminars, lectures, and talks. Review ""This a welcome, fresh, insightful, and remarkably clear account of how Heidegger's philosophical quest for the meaning of Being reshaped that of Christian theological thinking. Focusing on four theologians, famed Protestant as well as Roman Catholic (Rudolf Bultmann, John Macquarrie, Paul Tillich, and Karl Rahner), Woodson offers a must-read orientation to existential theology and its ongoing future."" --Jim Duke, Brite Divinity School, Texas Christian University About the Author Hue Woodson is Assistant Professor of English at Tarrant County College, Northwest Campus, and a PhD student in English at the University of Texas at Arlington, where he specializes in Martin Heidegger. He is the author of Heideggerian Theologies: The Pathmarks of John Macquarrie, Rudolf Bultmann, Paul Tillich, and Karl Rahner (Wipf & Stock, 2018).