The Ark of Speech

The Ark of Speech investigates the interplay of speech and silence in the dialogue between God and human beings, one human being and another, and human beings and the world.

List of contents

Introduction 1.The unheard-of 2. Wounded speech 3. The hospitality of silence 4. Does beauty say adieu? 5. The offering of the world Notes to chapter 1 Notes to chapter 2 Notes to chapter 3 Notes to chapter 4 Notes to chapter 5

About the author

Jean-Louis Chretien lectures at the Sorbonne, University of Paris and is one of France's leading Philosophers.

Summary

The Ark of Speech investigates the interplay of speech and silence in the dialogue between God and human beings, one human being and another, and human beings and the world.

Product details

• Authors: Jean-Louis Chrétien
• Assisted by: Andrew Brown (Editor), Andrew Brown (Translation)
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 25.09.2003
• EAN: 9780415276993
• ISBN: 978-0-415-27699-3
• No. of pages: 176
• Weight: 420 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy; RELIGION / Christian Education / General, RELIGION / Christianity / General, RELIGION / Biblical Studies / General, Christianity, Christian instruction, Religious instruction, Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts, Biblical Studies & Exegesis