After Enlightenment

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After Enlightenment: Hamann as Post-Secular Visionary is acomprehensive introduction to the life and works ofeighteenth-century German philosopher, J. G. Hamann, the foundingfather of what has come to be known as Radical Orthodoxy. * Provides a long-overdue, comprehensive introduction to Haman'sfascinating life and controversial works, including his role as afriend and critic of Kant and some of the most renowned Germanintellectuals of the age * Features substantial new translations of the most importantpassages from across Hamann's writings, some of which have neverbeen translated into English * Examines Hamann's highly original views on a range of topics,including faith, reason, revelation, Christianity, biblicalexegesis, Socrates, theological aesthetics, language, sexuality,religion, politics, and the relationship between Judaism andChristianity * Presents Hamann as the 'founding father' of a distinctlypost-modern, post-secular theology and, as such, as an alternativeto the 'postmodern triumvirate' of Nietzsche, Heidegger, andDerrida * Considers Hamann's work as a touchtone of modernJewish-Christian dialogue, in view of debates with his friend MosesMendelssohn * Explores Hamann's role as the visionary founder of a'metacritical' movement that radically calls into question thebasic principles of modern secular reason, and thus reprises thedebate between those defending Hamann's views and those labelinghim the bête noir of the Enlightenment

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John R. Betz

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Contemporary Theology Moderne Theologie Postmodern Theology Religion & Theology Religion u. Theologie Theologe Theologie der Postmoderne

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"This is a scholar's book, breaking new ground in the study ofeighteenth-century philosophy, and those responsible for teachingmodern philosophy and theology should be warned: on picking up thisbook, you risk having to revise substantial portions of yourlectures. This is the sort of book that ought to change the way wethink about Europe's so-called Enlightenment, and the intellectualpaths that we have walked ever since." (Anglican TheologicalReview, 2012) "Simply put, Betz's accomplishment is superb. Hecomprehensively introduces the entire span of Hamann's workin its theological and philosophical significance ... thoughmuch remains to be done in thinking with Hamann, Betz's workis a major accomplishment that deserves wide readership."--Lutheran Quarterly "This is an important book for at least two reasons. Onthe one hand, it is a complete, reliable, and agreeably writtenintroduction to Johann Georg Hamann's life, work and world.On the other hand, it contributes substantially to the ongoingdiscussion in contemporary theology and philosophy about theseemingly ineradicable tension between modernity andChristianity." --Modern Theology "After Enlightenment has much to offer those who arefamiliar with Hamann, as well as those who are not. The way Betzhandles Hamann's difficult writings and communicates histhought is a clear and precise manner is praiseworthy ... Thecomprehensiveness of the study is enhanced by the ease ofBetz's prose, offering a tremendous tool for understandingthe enigmatic yet fruitful 'Magus of the North'."--Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society "[Betz] has produced the best and fullest survey of thelife and writings of Johann Georg Hamann in a generation, helpfullyincluding many passages from Hamann's letters andpublications and commenting intelligently on the style, theology,philosophy, and (to a lesser extent) historical context ofHamann's notoriously obscure oeuvre; second, he has writtenan intellectual history covering Hamann's relation to themajor figures of his time as well as his subsequent influence onand reception by philosophers and theologians down to our ownday." --Church History"John Betz' book is arguably the single best work onHamann in the English speaking world and the most informed recentwork on Hamann in any language. Hamann is as profound as he isobscure; hence a comprehensive interpretation of Hamann inrelationship to the philosophers, theologians, and literati of hisown time with an eye constantly upon our own intellectual context,is a rare achievement. I warmly commend After Enlightenment to awide readership." --Reinhard Huetter, Duke University
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