Kingdoms of God

Kevin Hart is Edwin B. Kyle Professor of Christian Studies at the University of Virginia and Eric D'Arcy Professor of Philosophy at the Australian Catholic University.

"Kingdoms of God is a pleasure to read. In it a leading contemporary theologian writes in a manner which can only challenge philosophers and theologians engaged in phenomenology's ongoing encounter with theological and religious thought."—Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews"Hart's display of erudition is impressive as he draws from a wide variety of texts and, not surprising for an accomplished poet, his prose is a pleasure to read. . . . Highly recommended."—Choice"Kingdoms of God is a worthwhile read for scholars and advanced students already well versed in the basics of the field of phenomenology and eager to join an ongoing conversation about the possible theological uses to which this peculiar philosophical approach may be put."—Anglican Theological Review"Kevin Hart's work is distinctive for the adroit use it makes of phenomenological and literary modes of analysis to illuminate, sharpen, and sometimes shape theological reflection. This book gathers an important series of his essays around the topic of what the New Testament calls the . . . 'Kingdom of God.' It includes work the author has carried out over the last two decades, some of which has been published elsewhere, but the revisions and developments he has made for this volume form a cohesive whole that is worthy of attention in its own right."—Modern Theology"An original contribution within the framework of the work done by Marion and those clustered around Marion in what is something called the new phenomenology. The erudition that supports these essays is enormous."—John D. Caputo, Syracuse University

• AcknowledgmentsIntroductionPart I. Inward Life1. In Priora Extendens Me: Confessions, IX. x. 23-252. Inward Life: On Fichte and HenryPart II. Aspects of the Kingdom3. "An Infinite Relation to God": Hegel and Beyond4. Homo Humanus: Kierkegaard on Loving in the World with Constant Reference to Aquinas5. Bonhoeffer's Religious ClothesPart III. Manifestations6. The Manifestation of the Father7. Phenomenology of the Christ8. Notes Toward a Supreme PhenomenologyPart IV. Traces9. Kingdoms of God: On Kant and Derrida10. Presence11. Four or Five Words in DerridaPart V. Coda12. Guilty Forgiveness13. Our FatherNotesIndex