Denying Divinity

Apophasis in the Patristic Christian and Soto Zen Buddhist Traditions

By: J. P. Williams

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Hardcover | 1 December 2000

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The classical texts of Christianity and Zen Buddhism contain resources with potent appeal to contemporary spirituality. The ''apophatic'', or ''negative'', may offer a means to integrate the conservation of traditional religious practices and beliefs with an openness to experience beyond the limits of doctrine and of rational thought. Denying Divinity argues for a new understanding of what is meant by apophatic theology, supported by extensive analysis of the texts of Dionysius the Areopagite, St Maximus the Confessor, and Zen Master Dogen. It demonstrates how an apophatic spirituality might inform personal and communal spiritual development; and sketches out the contribution it can offer to modern debate on theology and postmodernism, entropy, and interfaith dialogue, and to development of an active theological commitment to humanity.

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This book is timely ... [Dr William's] enthusiasm is infectious ... Clearly the author is widely read and up to date. The work is one of a scholar who has not simply accepted previous research at face value, but is unafraid to think for herself. The importance of this book cannot be stressed too much. Journal of Theological Studies

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Non-Fiction Religion & Beliefs Religion Comparative Religion Philosophy of Religion Nature & Existence of God Buddhism Zen Buddhism Christianity Christian Theology

Abbreviations
Introduction to apophasis	p. 1
The Greco-Christian background	p. 14
The Buddhist background	p. 40
Dionysius	p. 64
Maximus the Confessor	p. 93
Dogen's apophasis	p. 127
Conclusion: the apophatic tradition	p. 180
Bibliography	p. 229
Index	p. 243
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