David Bentley Hart è uno studioso ortodosso orientale della religione, oltre che un filosofo, scrittore e commentatore culturale. Il suo lavoro approfondisce profonde questioni di fede, ragione e la natura della realtà. Attraverso i suoi scritti, esplora l'intersezione tra teologia e filosofia, cercando di illuminare la dimensione spirituale dell'esistenza umana. La distintiva capacità di Hart di fondere profondità accademica con prosa accessibile lo rende una voce significativa nel pensiero contemporaneo.
A Translation
The second edition of this acclaimed New Testament translation features a compelling new preface and over a thousand textual revisions, enhancing its clarity and impact. David Bentley Hart invites readers to rediscover the texts with a fresh perspective, emphasizing their originality and relevance.
The Beauty of the Infinite is a splendid extended essay in "theological aesthetics." David Bentley Hart here meditates on the power of a Christian understanding of beauty and sublimity to rise above the violence -- both philosophical and literal -- characteristic of the postmodern world. The book begins by tracing the shifting use and nature of metaphysics in the thought of Kant, Hegel, Nietzsche, Heidegger, Lyotard, Derrida, Deleuze, Nancy, Levinas, and others. Hart pays special attention to Nietzsche's famous narrative of the "will to power"--A narrative largely adopted by the world today -- and he offers an engaging revision (though not rejection) of the genealogy of nihilism, thereby highlighting the significant "interruption" that Christian thought introduced into the history of metaphysics. This discussion sets the stage for a retrieval of the classic Christian account of beauty and sublimity, and of the relation of both to the question of being. Written in the form of a dogmatica minora, this main section of the book offers a pointed reading of the Christian story in four moments, or parts: Trinity, creation, salvation, and eschaton. Through a combination of narrative and argument throughout, Hart ends up demonstrating the power of Christian metaphysics not only to withstand the critiques of modern and postmodern thought but also to move well beyond them. Strikingly original and deeply rewarding, The Beauty of the Infinite is both a constructively critical account of the history of metaphysics and a compelling contribution to it--Publisher
The Mysteries of Mind and Life
This work delves into the intricate mystery of consciousness through the lens of a renowned philosopher, blending various genres to challenge conventional thinking. It invites readers to engage with profound questions about the nature of awareness, perception, and existence, offering innovative insights that transcend traditional philosophical boundaries. The exploration not only stimulates intellectual curiosity but also encourages a deeper understanding of the self and the universe.
One of America's most eminent contemporary writers on religion reflects on the state of theology at the borders of other fields of discourse. The book advances many of David Bentley Hart's larger theological projects, developing and deepening numerous dimensions of his previous work.
This collection of essays, reviews, and columns published in popular journals and newspapers over the past few years comprise observations on culture, religion, and society at large--the virtuosic prose that readers expect from Hart.
Set in a clockwork universe marked by oppressive surveillance, the story follows Michael Ambrosius as he navigates a coming-of-age journey disrupted by a mysterious child from the stars. Drawing inspiration from the Gnostic Hymn of the Pearl, the narrative delves into themes of good versus evil, reality versus illusion, and the quest for truth in a deluded world. Hart's imaginative tale combines dark fantasy with humor and adventure, exploring friendship, loyalty, and the rescue of true goodness amidst chaos.
A stunning reexamination of one of the essential tenets of Christian belief from one of the most provocative and admired writers on religion today
Exploring a diverse range of topics, this collection features 51 essays that delve into literature, authors, language, and political themes. The insightful reflections provide a deep understanding of the literary world and its intersections with society. Additionally, it includes an annotated reading list of 30 recommended books, perfect for those embarking on an extended journey, offering a curated selection to enrich the reading experience.
Exploring the intersection of theology and narrative, this collection features four short stories and one novella by David Bentley Hart, a renowned scholar and wordsmith. Hart challenges traditional notions of divine presence, suggesting that the essence of God may be more vividly expressed through poetry and fiction than through theology. This thought-provoking volume invites readers to engage with profound themes through Hart's imaginative storytelling.
From one of the most revered scholars of religion, an incisive explanation of how the word "God" functions in the world's great faiths Despite the recent ferocious public debate about belief, the concept most central to the discussion--God--frequently remains vaguely and obscurely described. Are those engaged in these arguments even talking about the same thing? In a wide-ranging response to this confusion, esteemed scholar David Bentley Hart pursues a clarification of how the word "God" functions in the world's great theistic faiths. Ranging broadly across Judaism, Christianity, Islam, Vedantic and Bhaktic Hinduism, Sikhism, and Buddhism, Hart explores how these great intellectual traditions treat humanity's knowledge of the divine mysteries. Constructing his argument around three principal metaphysical "moments"--being, consciousness, and bliss--the author demonstrates an essential continuity between our fundamental experience of reality and the ultimate reality to which that experience inevitably points. Thoroughly dismissing such blatant misconceptions as the deists' concept of God, as well as the fundamentalist view of the Bible as an objective historical record, Hart provides a welcome antidote to simplistic manifestoes. In doing so, he plumbs the depths of humanity's experience of the world as powerful evidence for the reality of God and captures the beauty and poetry of traditional reflection upon the divine.
