Eckhart's ApophaticTheology: Knowing the Unknowable God

Vladimir Lossky's Eckhart's Apophatic Theology is now available in English for the first time, exploring the ramifications of Eckhart's insistence on the ineffability of God. Lossky's understanding of the problem is exhaustive, guided by careful engagement with a multitude of sources. Scholars will welcome this translation.

Format: Hardback
Length: 510 pages
Publication date: 29 February 2024
Publisher: James Clarke & Co Ltd

Vladimir Lossky's posthumously published masterpiece, "Apophatic Theology," has now been made available in English for the first time. This remarkable work represents the culmination of a profound journey, wherein the renowned Orthodox philosopher and theologian embraced the ways of thinking of a thirteenth-century German mendicant and mystic. While avoiding the temptation to reduce Eckhart's theology to a systematic framework or a singular motif, Lossky delves into the intricate implications of Eckhart's unwavering emphasis on the ineffability of God.

The central question that arises is whether God should be perceived as being, the One, or the Intellect. Does the pure expression of each of these preclude the others? Within the framework of six key statements that encapsulate God's essence, Lossky presents Eckhart's approach to this perplexing dilemma. His comprehensive understanding of the issue, nurtured by meticulous engagement with a vast array of sources, is truly exhaustive. Scholars will undoubtedly welcome this eagerly anticipated translation, which offers a valuable window into the profound and thought-provoking theological insights of one of the most influential figures in Christian history.

Weight: 926g
Dimension: 160 x 237 x 39 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780227179772