Magnus Eiriksson

A Forgotten Contemporary of Kierkegaard

Schreiber Gerhard, Stewart Jon

This book is the first anthology of writings to be devoted to Icelandic theologian and religious writer Magnus Eiriksson (1806-1881). A contemporary of Kierkegaard, Eiriksson made a name (and enemies) for himself by being an outspoken advocate of tolerance and freedom of thought and conscience in matters of religion. This book aims to resurrect Eiriksson's thought for a new era, with contributions covering the key topics of his writings and offering insight into his historical and cultural background. By explaining Eiriksson's frequent disagreements with his contemporaries – including Kierkegaard – the contributors shed light on the period as a whole and offer a new perspective on religious thought in the Danish Golden Age.

About the Author

Gehard Schreiber is assistant professor at Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, and at the Institute for Theology and Social Ethics at the Technical University of Darmstadt.

Jon Stewart is associate professor at the Soren Kierkegaard Center at the University of Copenhagen.

Back to the list of books