Theo Poward
Biographic Data
| ID | 998626 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Theo Poward |
| GIVEN NAMES | Theo |
| FAMILY NAME | Poward |
| SIGNATURE | POWARD T |
| AFFILIATIONS | University of St Andrews |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-6094-0721 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 2 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 2 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Mysticism and Sovereignty
This paper juxtaposes the katechontic political theology of modern sovereignty that sacrifices life in the name of its protection with a paradigm of mystical sovereignty whose purpose is to serve the power of life. Reclaiming the power and politicality not only of theology but also of an overlooked and denigrated discourse, such as mysticism, serves two purposes: it restores the true content of mystery and elucidates the political dimension of th…
The Elephant in the Room
In the past few decades, a growing body of literature focused on the 'return of religion' has added important nuance to the discussion of pluralism, religion, and violence. This paper explores these postsecular critiques through the ancient parable of the Blind People and the Elephant. It argues that secularism maintains an ontology that assumes violence which forecloses the possibility of pluralism. Recent reappraisals of mysticism are at pains …
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Mysticism and Sovereignty
This paper juxtaposes the katechontic political theology of modern sovereignty that sacrifices life in the name of its protection with a paradigm of mystical sovereignty whose purpose is to serve the power of life. Reclaiming the power and politicality not only of theology but also of an overlooked and denigrated discourse, such as mysticism, serves two purposes: it restores the true content of mystery and elucidates the political dimension of th…
The Elephant in the Room
In the past few decades, a growing body of literature focused on the 'return of religion' has added important nuance to the discussion of pluralism, religion, and violence. This paper explores these postsecular critiques through the ancient parable of the Blind People and the Elephant. It argues that secularism maintains an ontology that assumes violence which forecloses the possibility of pluralism. Recent reappraisals of mysticism are at pains …
Mysticism (2 works) · Politics (2 works) · Byzantine Studies and History (1 work) · Conversation (1 work) · Historical and Linguistic Studies (1 work) · Law (1 work) · Medieval Literature and History (1 work) · Philosophy (1 work) · Political science (1 work) · Political theology (1 work)