Levinas and Theology (Philosophy and Theology)

The thought of Emmanuel Levinas is of increasing importance for those working in the diverse fields of phenomenology and continental philosophy, French studies, Jewish studies, ethics, politics and religious studies. In this book, Nigel Zimmermann gives proper attention to the 'incarnate' aspect of the 'other' in Levinas' work, providing a theological reading that explores the basic strands of Levinas' thinking regarding the concrete nature of human living. Human communities, in which politics inevitably plays a crucial role, may learn much from the theological shape of Levinas' philosophy. In.;Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; Chapter 1 Introduction: The Provocation of Levinas; Chapter 2 Being's Other; Chapter 3 'Would You Like to Do a Bit of Theology?' Levinas and the Theological Turn; Chapter 4 The Disturbance of Theology; Chapter 5 Preferring the Shadows: The 'Little Faith' of Israel; Chapter 6 The Return of God?; Chapter 7 Conclusion; Notes; Bibliography; Index; Biblical References. The thought of Emmanuel Levinas is of increasing importance for those working in the diverse fields of phenomenology and continental philosophy, French studies, Jewish studies, ethics, politics and religious studies. In this book, Nigel Zimmermann gives proper attention to the 'incarnate' aspect of the 'other' in Levinas' work, providing a theological reading that explores the basic strands of Levinas' thinking regarding the concrete nature of human living. Human communities, in which politics inevitably plays a crucial role, may learn much from the theological shape of Levinas' philosophy. In all his writings, Levinas cannot be understood apart from his roles as a Talmudic commentator and as a radical thinker who suffered personally under the shadow of the Holocaust. Introduction : The Provocation Of Levinas -- Being's Other -- Would You Like To Do A Bit Of Theology? : Levinas And Theological Turn -- The Disturbance Of Theology -- Preferring The Shadows : The Little Faith Of Israel -- The Return Of God? Nigel Zimmermann. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 187-193) And Index.