Štefan Štofaník 
The Adventure of Weak Theology 
Reading the Work of John D. Caputo through Biographies and Events

In this distinctive exploration of John D. Caputo’s work, Štefan Štofaník traces Caputo’s journey of philosophical discovery from his earlier, more conventional academic writings to his later, almost confessional works of weak theology and his deep engagement with Derrida. Štofaník draws upon Caputo’s life story to help explain sudden shifts in Caputo’s thinking, offers intricate readings of philosophical passages that have all too often been taken for granted, and joins in Caputo’s effort to find a theology that can be trusted and that does not rely upon dogmatic and hierarchical authority. At the same time, Štofaník subtly disagrees with aspects of Caputo’s view and turns to the work of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry as a way to suggest that one cannot take leave of the tradition of theology as easily as Caputo thinks. At times,
The Adventure of Weak Theology reads like a letter to Caputo, and Štofaník’s own passion for theology, his deep understanding of Caputo’s work, and his gift for writing makes this an immensely appealing book for both admirers and critics of Caputo.

Inhoudsopgave

Foreword


Lieven Boeve



Editor’s Introduction: Rain without Rain—Štefan Štofaník’s
The Adventure of Weak Theology


Joeri Schrijvers



Preface

Introduction



1. Adventure



2. Call



3. Brother Paul



4. Transgression



5. Two Loves



6. Freedom



7. Interlude (More than One)



8. Freedom Again



9. Between Heidegger and Derrida



10. Dancing in the Void



11. The Advent of Weak Theology



12. Kingdom (In Place of a Conclusion)



Epilogue: How?



Afterword: An Ear for My Voice


John D. Caputo



Notes

Bibliography

Index

Over de auteur

Štefan Štofaník (1976–2014) received his Ph D in theology from the University of Leuven in Belgium.