Theology
The Complete London Writings
Meditations on the Goodness and Mercy of God Johann Georg Hamann; John W. Kleinig, translator The Complete London Writings presents the spiritual and theolog - ical journal of a man revived by God’s Word. German philosopher Johann Georg Hamann, destitute and depressed in London in 1758, bought a King James Bible on impulse. Within a month of reading it cover to cover, he was convicted of his sin and converted to Christ. His reading inspired him to write meditations on the entire Bible and reexamine the course of his life. In these writings, Hamann reflects on his life, the Scriptures, and faith. A combination of autobiography, philosophy, theology, and biblical exegesis, Hamann’s work has been compared to Augus - tine’s Confessions . Translated into English for the first time by John W. Kleinig, The Complete London Writings brings Hamann’s thought to a new audience. “The collection, translation, and publication of Johann Georg Hamann’s London Writings fills an important gap in our knowledge of this orthodox Lutheran theologian’s spiritual awakening. These writings remind us that traditional Protestant theology was making a comeback in an age dominated by Enlightenment deism and are a significant witness to a movement that is too often overlooked. An essential resource for all who are interested in this crucial period in the development of modern evangelicalism.” —Gerald Bray, Beeson Divinity School, Samford University “Hamann offers resources for engaging both rationalists and ‘spiritual but not religious’ outlooks today. This expert translation of his London Writings gives us access to the piety that inspired Hamann’s innovative philosophical and hermeneutical labors.” —Michael S. Horton, Westminster Seminary California “This wonderful translation of Hamann’s London Writings exposes readers to a central theme of his life: the passionate encounter with the word that reads us and our world.” —Tyler Wittman, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary “These London Writings offer the philosopher and thoughtful Christian alike a constructive vision of what it means to encounter God transformationally and with surety—as he has revealed himself in Scripture—and to therefore set such knowledge as the proper foundation of any philosophy or science.” —Dennis Greeson, Alexandrian Institute
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Johann Georg Hamann (1730–1788) was a German Lutheran philosopher and an influential figure in post-Kantian philosophy, particularly known for his critique of Enlightenment rationalism and his thought on the complexity of humanity and faith. John W. Kleinig (PhD, University of Cambridge) is a retired lecturer at Australian Lutheran College and an ordained pastor in the Lutheran Church of Australia. He is the author of numerous books, including Wonderfully Made: A Protestant Theology of the Body and commentaries on Hebrews and Leviticus.
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