A new series of descriptive writings introducing major figures from the Christian tradition. Organized by subject for an overall perspective, with introduction and commentary; designed and illustrated for prayer and reflection.
Titles in the Series: Augustine of Hippo, Soren Kierkegaard, Martin Luther, Blaise Pascal
Kierkegaard left the task of discovering the meaning of his works to the reader, because "the task must be made difficult, for only the difficult inspires the noble-hearted". Scholars have interpreted Kierkegaard variously as an existentialist, neo-orthodoxist, postmodernist, humanist, and individualist.
Crossing the boundaries of philosophy, theology, psychology, and literature, he is an influential figure in contemporary thought.... Show more