Eclipse of Grace offers original insights into the roots
of modern theology by introducing systematic theologians and
Christian ethicists to Hegel through a focus on three of his
seminal texts: Phenomenology of Spirit, Science of Logic,
and Lectures on the Philosophy of Religion.
* Presents brilliant and original insights into Hegel’s
significance for modern theology
* Argues that, theologically, Hegel has been misconstrued and
that much more can be gained by focusing on the logic that he
develops out of an engagement with Christian doctrines
* Features an original structure organized as a set of
commentaries on individual Hegel texts, and not just presenting
overviews of his entire corpus
* Offers detailed engagement with Hegel’s texts rather than
relying on generalizations about Hegelian philosophy
* Provides an illuminating, accessible and lucid account of the
thinking of the major figures in modern German philosophy and
theology
Table of Content
Acknowledgments ix
Preface xi
1 Introduction 1
2 Absolute Knowing 17
3 The Absolute Idea 117
4 God Existing as Community 166
5 Eclipse of Grace 220
Bibliography 228
Index 235
About the author
Nicholas Adams is Senior Lecturer in Theology and Ethics at the University of Edinburgh. He is the author of Habermas and Theology (2006).