Karl Rahner: Theology and Philosophy

Karl Rahner is one of the great theologians of the twentieth century, known for his systematic, foundationalist approach. This bold and original book explores the relationship between his theology and his philosophy, and argues for the possibility of a nonfoundationalist reading of Rahner. Karen Kilby calls into question both the admiration of Rahner's disciples for the overarching unity of his though, and the too easy dismissals of critics who object to his "flawed philosophical starting point" or to his supposedly modern and liberal appeal to experience. Through a lucid and critical exposition of key texts includingSpirit in the WorldandHearer of the Word, and of themes such as theVorgriff auf esse, the supernatural existential and the anonymous Christian, Karen Kilby reaffirms Rahner's significance for modern theology and offers a clear exposition of his thought.

Karen Kilby is Lecturer in Systematic Theology at Nottingham University.