"The Reconciliation of Nietzsche and Paul:

A Postmodern Symposium"

by author John Pitts Corry

 

Ever wonder what Paul of Tarsus, Christianity's most controversial spokesperson and Friedrich Nietzsche, the brilliant German philosopher and self-proclaimed Anti-Christ, might have to say to one another?  Find out in "The Reconciliation of Nietzsche and Paul - A Postmodern Symposium"(symposium on power and love) as Paul and Nietzsche accidentally meet in Harvard Yard on their way to a conference on love, power, and freedom.  After their no-holds-barred initial exchange of views the two intellectual giants continue the debate (on gender roles, peace and justice, and the search for a authentic personal identity) before a rowdy group of postmodern philosophers. And an equally rowdy audience which includes a Catholic priest, a burly Red Sox fan, several thoughtful feminists, and two or three feisty students who disagree among themselves - all of whom have their own take on Paul's love and his faith, and Nietzsche's freedom and the will-to-power.

 

Thoroughly researched (for over twenty years), the Reconciliation is truly a ground-breaking book that is guaranteed to broaden your mind, teach you something about the current state of postmodern thought, in tension, with traditional religious values (which aren't what you may think they are).  Each character is allowed to speak freely from their own views and there is no set-ups, no straw men, no preconceived notions or conclusions.  As the argument grows more intense in our philosophical fantasy, the characters find themselves shifting their views, making new connections with each other; and Paul and Nietzsche especially, have their own world views altered, not negated, as they find themselves becoming real friends, despite or perhaps because of their honest differences.  If you enjoyed Lord of the Rings, or the Matrix, or Plato, you'll love this idea-driven drama where the major concerns of our era are shared openly and debated, as all participants search together for the elusive truth - or truths - that enliven our lives and bring us closer together.

 

This book is well written for the philosophical, intelligent, high level thinker.  If you want to be challenged with a great read, and you want to test your viewpoints, then this is the book for you.  A great book for the philosophy major, humanist and for those who are spiritual, or all the above.