This is the first book devoted entirely to exploring iek's peculiar kind of Paulinism. It seeks to provide a full map of the Marxist philosopher's interpretations of Paul and critically engage with it. As one of several radical leftists of European critical thought, iek embraces the legacy of an ancient apostle in fascinating ways. This work considers iek's philosophical and political readings of Paul through the lens of reception history, and argues that through this recent philosophical turn to Paul, notions of the historical and philosophical are reproduced and negotiated anew.

Provides a unique map of iek's engagement with the texts and the legacy of Paul the apostle Investigates a Marxist philosopher's readings of biblical texts Documents discussions about the politically radical aspects of Christianity

Autorentext

Ole Jakob Løland holds a doctoral degree in Theology from the University of Oslo, Norway. Løland has co-authored books and published articles on the reception history of the Bible and its wider cultural and political function in modern contexts. He serves as a minister in the Lutheran Church of Norway.

Inhalt

1. Introduction.- 2. Slavoj iek's Way to Paul: The Hegelian Paulinist.- 3. Paul and Philosophy: iek's Consistent Paul.- 4. Paul as Predecessor to Psychoanalysis: iek's Introspective Paul.- 5. Paul against Empire: iek's Political Paul.- 6. Conclusion: The Usefulness of Pauline Texts for the Philosopher and for the Theologian.