Buch, Englisch, Band No: 319, 200 Seiten, Format (B × H): 157 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 448 g
A Derridean Re-Reading of the Markan Transfiguration
Buch, Englisch, Band No: 319, 200 Seiten, Format (B × H): 157 mm x 235 mm, Gewicht: 448 g
Reihe: The Library of New Testament Studies
ISBN: 978-0-567-02601-9
Verlag: Bloomsbury 3PL
Uses Derrida to read the Gospels of Mark.
Transfigured provides a valuable account of the way Derridean theory has been used by biblical scholars so far
- The key feature of this book is the ‘re-reading’ of the transfiguration scene that takes place in Chapter Three.
At first glance the Markan transfiguration scene (Mk. 9:2-8) is all about light, sound and spectacle. Commentators see revealed in this scene a sparkling vision of God’s glorythe light that banishes the shadow of incomprehension and by which the hidden truth of the Gospel finally becomes clear. But have commentators been blinded by their dazzling evaluations of Mark’s theology? For, despite all the splendor and sparkle, the Markan transfiguration remains a difficult scene to interpret. Transfigured asks what would be seen if one were to squint past the sun-like glory that dominates this vision. Wilson focuses on the problematic elements, the gaps and inconsistencies of the scene, and re-evaluates them in order to re-read the transfiguration from an altered perspective. The theoretical work of Jacques Derrida, particularly his notion of 'otherness,' which draws together and realigns the reader (subject), the reading (method), and what is read (text), will be central to the orientation of this re-reading. Ultimately, the transfiguration story can be seen ably to accommodate readings that challenge traditionally prescribed metaphysical structures and presuppositions. In the end, the application of Derridean theory issues its own challenges to traditional scholarship in such a way that the approach to the Markan transfiguration and the theology one inevitably brings to it, require a certain amount of reformulation.
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Derridean Thought
Introduction
Part 1: Introducing Derrida and Deconstruction
I. Structures, Signifiers and Centres
II. Différance
III. Foundations of Sand
IV. Derrida and the Tower of Babel—Des Tours de Babel
V. A Question of Method
VI. Philosophy and de Man
Part 2: The Critical 'Other': Derridean Theory within Biblical Studies
I. The Self and the Other
II. Reading Critically and Critiquing the Reader: The Evidence of Style
III. Beyond Deconstruction: Acknowledging Otherness
IV. Beauty and the Enigma
Conclusion
Chapter 2: The Markan Transfiguration in Biblical Studies
Introduction
Part 1: Mark’s Glorious Process
Part 2: Close Reading of Mk. 9:2-8
I. Defining the Transfiguration
II. Mark’s Loss of Face
III. Mark Stutters
IV. Elijah then Moses
V. Peter Misses the Point
VI. Terror of Incrimination
VII. Cloudy Commands
VIII. Ending Alone
Conclusion
Chapter 3: Re-Reading the Markan Transfiguration
Introduction
Part 1: The Spluttering Sun and the Palimpsest
I. Aristotle’s Sun
II. The Fuller Glory of the Robes
III. Reflections on/of Glory
IV. Erased Face
V. Cloud of Absence and Presence
Part 2: Peter’s Terrifying Insight
I. Keeping the Mysterium Tremendum
II. Peter’s 'Error'
III. Building the Tents
IV. End of Fear
V. Tomb Without End
Conclusion
Chapter 4: New Figurations: Implications and Future Direction
Introduction
Part 1: Transfiguring Transfiguration
Part 2: Poetic Comment
I. Transfigured—'Sacred' Allegory
¯god as fragmented unity ¯metaphysics of ever-presence ¯unspeakable breakages ¯naked beginnings ¯to end
II. Transfiguration—The One Legged Pas de Deux
III. Vision of Bees
Part 3: Reading the Sacred Text
Conclusion
