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020			_a9780802863713 (pbk. : alk. paper)
020			_a080286371X (pbk. : alk. paper)
050			_aBT203 _b.H47 2009
100			_aHenriksen, Jan-Olav.
245			_aDesire, gift, and recognition : _bchristology and postmodern philosophy / _cJan-Olav Henriksen.
260			_aGrand Rapids, Mich. : _bWilliam B. Eerdmans Pub. Co., _c2009.
300			_axii, 379 p. ; _c23cm.
500			_aIncludes bibliographical references (p. 368-375) and indexes.
520			_a "A major work in the philosophy of religion, this book interprets the Jesus story in terms of postmodern philosophy, particularly using Jacques Derrida's categories of "desire," "gift," and "recognition." Author Jan-Olav Henriksen also attempts to reformulate Christology without resorting to such metaphysical concepts as substance, transcendence, etc. While not denying traditional doctrines, Henriksen explicates the meaning of Jesus' life and death in ways that engage contemporary philosophy and challenge contemporary (academic) Christians to rethink the basics of their faith; and he outlines the possibility of a "post- metaphysical Christology."" "Henriksen's book is a clearly reasoned guide not only to the argument that Christology still has something to say to contemporary believers but also to ways in which theologians must learn to reconnect to everyday human experience."--BOOK JACKET.
600			_bJesus Christ _xPerson and offices.
650			_aPostmodernism _xReligious aspects _xChristianity.
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