Is the World Redeemable? Contra Redemption

Abstract At this juncture in history what is urgently needed, to state it rather paradoxically, is redemption from visions of redemption. In my brief reflections, I appeal for a studied, indeed resolute retreat from the very concept of redemption, in particular from its contemporary theological and...

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Published in:The journal of Jewish thought & philosophy
Main Author: Mendes Flor, Paul 1941- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Brill 2021
In: The journal of Jewish thought & philosophy
Year: 2021, Volume: 29, Issue: 1, Pages: 24-29
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Rosenzweig, Franz 1886-1929, Der Stern der Erlösung / Messianism / Redemption / Secularism
RelBib Classification:AB Philosophy of religion; criticism of religion; atheism
BH Judaism
NBK Soteriology
Further subjects:B Franz Rosenzweig
B secular messianism
B Redemption
B neighborly love
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Summary:Abstract At this juncture in history what is urgently needed, to state it rather paradoxically, is redemption from visions of redemption. In my brief reflections, I appeal for a studied, indeed resolute retreat from the very concept of redemption, in particular from its contemporary theological and secular iterations.
ISSN:1477-285X
Contains:Enthalten in: The journal of Jewish thought & philosophy
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1163/1477285X-12341314