Going beyond Faith: Kierkegaard's Critical Contribution to Public Theology

In this article, I argue that Kierkegaard's distinction between a genius and an apostle sheds light on the role of public theology in society. For Kierkegaard, the act and content of faith are rooted in testimonial knowledge which can be shared, and yet also bear witness to divine authority in...

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Main Author: Furnal, Joshua (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: Sage [2019]
In: Studies in Christian ethics
Year: 2019, Volume: 32, Issue: 4, Pages: 527-540
IxTheo Classification:CH Christianity and Society
KAH Church history 1648-1913; modern history
NAB Fundamental theology
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