Abstract
The work of Emmanual Levinas marks a juncture between Judaic and postmodern discourses. Both grapple with questions of post-metaphysics, and the possibilities of redefining meaning in terms that do not rely on metaphysical unity and changelessness but on other senses of transcendence that infuse the world of human experience with meaning and ethical responsibility. Here Levinas's essay on "The Name of God" is examined in its challenges to the letter/spirit dichotomy, using contemporary theory and philosophy to articulate Judaic commitments and practices in ways that illuminate both Judaism and contemporary philosophy.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1-20 |
Number of pages | 20 |
Journal | Religion and Literature |
Volume | 48 |
Issue number | 2 |
State | Published - 1 Jun 2016 |