Agamben and theology /

Though the work of Italian theorist Giorgio Agamben has been increasing in popularity over the last several years in the English-speaking world, little work has been done directly on the theological legacy which actually dominates the overall force of his critical analyses, a topic which has intrigu...

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Main Author: Dickinson, Colby
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London ; New York, NY : T. & T. Clark, 2011
London ; New York, NY : c2011
Series:Philosophy and theology (London, England)
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Summary:Though the work of Italian theorist Giorgio Agamben has been increasing in popularity over the last several years in the English-speaking world, little work has been done directly on the theological legacy which actually dominates the overall force of his critical analyses, a topic which has intrigued his readers since the publication of his short book on Saint Paul's 'Letter to the Romans'. Agamben and Theology intends to illuminate such a connection by examining the theologically inflected terms that have come to dominate his work over time, including the messianic, the sacred, sovere
Item Description:Description based on print version record
Physical Description:1 online resource (x, 230 p.)
1 online resource (x, 230 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (p. 207-222) and index
Includes bibliographical references (pages 207-222) and index
ISBN:0567439070
9780567439079
Access:License restrictions may limit access