"Erringis a thoughtful, often brilliant attempt to describe and enact what remains of (and for) theology in the wake of deconstruction. Drawing on Hegel, Nietzsche, Derrida, and others, Mark Taylor extendsand goes well beyondpioneering efforts. . . . The result is a major book, comprehensive and well-informed."G. Douglas Atkins,Philosophy and Literature"Many have felt the need for a study which would explicate in coherent and accessible fashion the principal tenets of deconstruction, with particular attention to their theological implications. This need the author has addressed in a most impressive manner. The book's effect upon contemporary discussion is apt to be, and deserves to be, far-reaching."Walter Lowe,Journal of Religion

List of Figures Acknowledgments Part One - "Deconstructing Theology" . . . Prelude

1. Death of God Mirror Play: Psychology of Mastery Utility and Consumption: Economy of Domination Narcissism and Nihilism

2. Disappearance of the Self Image, Identity, Imitation Naming: Propriety, Property, Possession Uncanniness of Presence: Representation and Repetition

3. End of History Shadows of Logocentrism: Types and Tropes Ariadne's Thread: Poetics of History Saving Presence

4. Closure of the Book Authorship: Mimesis and Poiesis Authority: Masterpieces and Tradition Heterography Part Two - Deconstructive A/Theology

5. Writing of God Hieroglyphics Divine Milieu: A Middle Way Dissemination

6. Markings Dispossession, Impropriety, Expropriation Anonymity: Spending and Sacrifice Death, Desire, Delight

7. Mazing Grace Erring: Serpentine Wandering Aberrance: Carnival and Comedy Superficiality: Carnality

8. Erring Scripture Duplicity: Shiftiness and Undecidability Spinning: Tissue of Texts Wordplay: Pens and Needles Interlude . . . Notes Biblio Graphy Index