ABSTRACT

The advent of modern science brought deep challenges to traditional religion. Miracles, prophecy, immortal souls, absolute morality - all of these fundamental notions were challenged by the increasingly analytical and skeptical approach of modern scientists. One philosopher, Baruch Spinoza, proposed a new theology, rooted in a close analysis of the Bible, which could fit this new science and provide a sound basis for a social order. "Spinoza's Radical Theology" explains the mechanics and meaning of Spinoza's ideas and how they can inform the questions with which we still struggle today.

chapter |10 pages

Introduction

Spinoza's theological project

chapter |19 pages

Reading scripture rightly

chapter |27 pages

God, as known by reason

chapter |22 pages

The genesis of all things

chapter |27 pages

Our place in the world

chapter |22 pages

Spinoza's republic

chapter |11 pages

Conclusion

Spinoza's Radical Theology