By Matthew Levering
The book undertakes positive philosophical theology in discussion with Novak. Exploring the interrelated doctrines of divine providence/theonomy, a dead ringer for God, and traditional law, Levering areas Novak's paintings in dialog specifically with Thomas Aquinas, whose technique fosters a wealthy discussion with Novak's widely Maimonidean perspective. It focuses upon the connection of humans to the writer, with consciousness to the philosophical entailments of Jewish and Christian covenantal commitments, aiming to spell out what precise freedom involves.
It concludes by asking even if Christians and Jews could do higher to bracket our covenantal commitments in pursuing such knowledge. Drawing upon Novak's work, the writer argues that during the face of ache and dying, God's covenantal election makes attainable desire, missing which the search for knowledge runs aground.
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