Catholic Theology after Kierkegaard
Joshua Furnal
Reviews and Awards
"Catholic Theology After Kierkegaard is a revised dissertation, of the highest caliber. It is a model of thorough research, clarity of writing, and importance of thesis. The author, Joshua Furnal, demonstrates a deep knowledge of Kierkegaard's writings, and of the scholarship on him from the twentieth century up to the present, in English, German, French, and Italian."-Charles K. Bellinger, Reading Religion
"Due to its nuanced argument and thorough research, this volume merits its place in the growing field of research on the Danish existentialist. While too advanced for new readers of Kierkegaard, this volume would be an excellent companion for any readers familiar with his works and ressourcement."--Brett McLaughlin, SJ, Theological Studies
"[Furnal shows how Kierkegaard] not only lent weight to the 'new theology' endorsed by the decrees of Vatican II, but also, we might add, to ecumenical dialogues pursued by ARCIC [Furnal's work] is important, because it re-affirms SK's trans-denominational and trans-confessional significance."--Church Times
"Furnal shows that Catholic 'thinkers actually engaged with Kierkegaard, looking for ways he could be of help to Catholics seeking to rejuvenate theology, particularly those involved in the 'ressourcement,' the attempt to get back to the early sources of Christian thinking. It is fascinating to see this engagement and recognize that Kierkegaard actually played a significant role in the theological renewal that made such an impact at Vatican II." --C. Stephen Evans, Baylor University
"Overall, this book's combination of original research, creative thought, and clearly developed arguments make it a valuable scholarly contribution to both Kierkegaard studies and ressourcement theology." --Horizons