This work considers Žižek's philosophical and political readings of Paul through the lens of reception history, and argues that through this recent philosophical turn to Paul, notions of the historical and philosophical are reproduced and negotiated anew.
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This is the first book devoted entirely to exploring Žižek's peculiar kind of Paulinism. It seeks to provide a full map of the Marxist philosopher’s interpretations of Paul and critically engage with it. As one of several radical leftists of European critical thought, Žižek embraces the legacy of an ancient apostle in fascinating ways. This work considers Žižek's philosophical and political readings of Paul through the lens of reception history, and argues that through this recent philosophical turn to Paul, notions of the historical and philosophical are reproduced and negotiated anew.
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Provides a unique map of Žižek’s engagement with the texts and the legacy of Paul the apostle Investigates a Marxist philosopher's readings of biblical texts Documents discussions about the politically radical aspects of Christianity
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Product details
ISBN
9783319917276
Published
2018-07-06
Publisher
Springer International Publishing AG; Palgrave Macmillan
Height
210 mm
Width
148 mm
Age
Research, P, 06
Language
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Innbundet
Number of pages
13
Author