Metaphysics of mystery: revisiting the question of universality through Rahner and Schillebeeckx

"This study argues that contemporary theology needs a reconceptualised form of metaphysical theology to readdress this question of universality. In order to develop such a new metaphysical theology, de Jong turns to the work of Karl Rahner and Edward Schillebeeckx. Presenting a new perspective...

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Main Author: Jong, Marijn de 1985- (Author)
Format: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: London New York Oxford New Delhi Sydney International Clark 2020
In:Year: 2020
Series/Journal:T&T Clark studies in Edward Schillebeeckx
IxTheo Classification:CA Christianity
FA Theology
Further subjects:B Schillebeeckx, Edward (1914-2009)
B Philosophical Theology
B Rahner, Karl (1904-1984)
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Summary:"This study argues that contemporary theology needs a reconceptualised form of metaphysical theology to readdress this question of universality. In order to develop such a new metaphysical theology, de Jong turns to the work of Karl Rahner and Edward Schillebeeckx. Presenting a new perspective on their theological methods, he demonstrates that these theologians employ a dialectical interplay of hermeneutical and metaphysical arguments yielding a modest theological metaphysics. Crucially, these thinkers recognise that acknowledging hermeneutical conditions does not need to end in particularism. Instead, Rahner and Schillebeeckx argue that the infinite variety of particular human experiences can act as potential encounters with the universally self-revealing God. Retrieving these modest forms of theological metaphysics reminds contemporary theology that it is possible to think about universality from within particularity. Balancing the intelligible and mysterious nature of God, Rahner and Schillebeeckx show how a modest theological metaphysics contains its own self-critical hermeneutical disciplining. This renewed understanding about the earlier use of metaphysics opens up new avenues of thought for fundamental theologians that do not want to shy away from the difficult question of the universality of God"--
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:0567689344