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Practice in Christianity : Kierkegaard's Writings, Vol 20 (Kierkegaard's Writings, 20),New
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Of the many works he wrote during 1848, his 'richest and most fruitful year,' Kierkegaard specified Practice in Christianity as 'the most perfect and truest thing.' In his reflections on such topics as Christ's invitation to the burdened, the imitatio Christi, the possibility of offense, and the exalted Christ, he takes as his theme the requirement of Christian ideality in the context of divine grace. Addressing clergy and laity alike, Kierkegaard asserts the need for institutional and personal admission of the accommodation of Christianity to the culture and to the individual misuse of grace. As a corrective defense, the book is an attempt to find, ideally, a basis for the established order, which would involve the order's ability to acknowledge the Christian requirement, confess its own distance from it, and resort to grace for support in its continued existence. At the same time the book can be read as the beginning of Kierkegaard's attack on Christendom. Because of the high ideality of the contents and in order to prevent the misunderstanding that he himself represented that ideality, Kierkegaard writes under a new pseudonym, AntiClimacus.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Practice in Christianity'? A: 'Practice in Christianity' explores the requirement of Christian ideality in the context of divine grace, emphasizing the need for both institutional and personal acknowledgment of Christianity's accommodation to culture.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Practice in Christianity' is Soren Kierkegaard, a prominent philosopher and theologian.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Practice in Christianity' is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Practice in Christianity'? A: The book contains 452 pages.
- Q: When was 'Practice in Christianity' published? A: 'Practice in Christianity' was published on October 23, 1991.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'Practice in Christianity' is in new condition.
- Q: What is the significance of the pseudonym 'Anti-Climacus' used in the book? A: Kierkegaard uses the pseudonym 'Anti-Climacus' to prevent misunderstandings about his representation of Christian ideality, allowing him to convey his ideas without personal attribution.
- Q: Is 'Practice in Christianity' suitable for both clergy and laity? A: Yes, the book addresses both clergy and laity, discussing themes relevant to all Christians.
- Q: What are some key topics covered in 'Practice in Christianity'? A: Key topics include Christ's invitation to the burdened, the imitatio Christi, the possibility of offense, and the exalted Christ.
- Q: Does this book critique Christendom? A: Yes, 'Practice in Christianity' can be read as the beginning of Kierkegaard's critique of Christendom, highlighting the distance between the established order and Christian ideals.