Books in the Heythrop Studies in Contemporary Philosophy, Religion and Theology series

A critical examination of the Wittgensteinian philosophers of religion who claim that the word "God" cannot be understood as referring to a metaphysical being who may or may not exist. The author traces the arguments offered back to Wittgenstein's own criticisms and philosophical methods.

Taking into consideration analytical, continental, historical, post-modern and contemporary thinkers, this book provides a defence of a realist construal of religious discourse. It argues that anti-realism tends towards absolutism and hubris. It also provides a perspective on approaches influenced by Wittgenstein, Kant, and apophatic theology.

A commentary on "Ecclesiastes", which aims to use new and different tools, especially those of narrative criticism and cultural exegesis, to reveal the afterlife of a text in differing social worlds.

A presentation of the most significant work of theologian George Schner, who died in 2000. Gathering together his writing in the areas of theology and the philosophy of religion, it aims to contribute to our understanding of the prospects and perils of undertaking Christian theology.