num_pages: 389
description: Originally published in 1848, CHRISTIAN DISCOURSES was one of Christian philosopher Kierkegarrd's hallmark works. In it he addresses 1) The Anxieties of the Pagan (both areas that are often considered positive and negative), 2) Joyful Notes in the Strife of Suffering (finding joy in the midst of difficulties when living in Christ), 3) Thoughts which Wound from Behind--for Edification (living for God, concepts from Romans and the Gospels), and 4)Discourses at the Communion of Fridays (discussions Luke 22:15, Matthew 11:28, John 10:27, I Corinthians 11:23, II Timothy 2:12ff, I John 3:20, and Luke 24:51). Parts two and four were written first and discuss the Christian life in a world of adversity and strife. Parts one and three were written last and are polemics. Part three was originally planned for another volume, but was included in CHRISTIAN DISCOURSES at the last minute. CHRISTIAN DISCOURSES was first translated from Danish into English in 1940 by Walter Lowrie.
language: English
title: Christian Discourses, etc: The Lilies of the Field and the Birds of the Air and Three Discourses At the Communion on Fridays
titlecomplete: Christian Discourses, etc: The Lilies of the Field and the Birds of the Air and Three Discourses At the Communion on Fridays
genres: Philosophy, Religion, Theology
ratings_count: 30
publisher: Princeton University Press