The Light of Faith and Reason

“In a world of constant challenge of Christianity’s intellectual integrity, Lohfink highlights that the Christian faith is not outdated or just a leftover after the European Enlightenment. In his broad scope of topics, he demonstrates not only his expertise as a biblical scholar. In a highly personal voice, he also presents his own spirituality in deep attachment to his academic profession. Following Lohfink’s thoughts, we can recognize that there is no stalemate between Christian faith and reason. Even further, by joining Lohfink’s adventure of faith, we can see this undertaking as deeply fulfilling.”
Florian Klug is a lecturer at Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, Germany and the University of Vienna, Austria

 

“A surprising valedictory offering from the late renowned New Testament scholar Gerhard Lohfink. His insightful (and at times moving) interpretations of Scripture show how the ideals of human dignity, freedom, equality, and tolerance, often equated with the Enlightenment’s emphasis on reason alone and critique of traditional religion, are rooted in the Jewish and early Christian scriptural traditions and continue to animate contemporary life. While a few debatable notions are here, Lohfink’s cornucopia of on-target arguments reveal the deep connections between faith and reason—a very positive Roman Catholic take on how divine revelation and human experience are mutually supportive and provide our current complex situation with reasons for hope.”
Anthony J. Godzieba, professor emeritus of fundamental and systematic theology, Villanova University