Responding to the Sacred

Responding to the Sacred, Volume 1, is a scholarly examination of the intersection between rhetoric, language, and the divine. This volume in the fields of communication studies and philosophy explores how the concept of the sacred challenges traditional linguistic frameworks. By analyzing phenomena that transcend human expression, the text identifies the inherent limitations of rhetoric when confronting the ineffable.

This collection of theoretical and methodological studies features essays from leading scholars in language arts and disciplines. The authors analyze diverse religious rhetorics, including Buddhist, Jewish, and Jesuit traditions, alongside scientific and postmodern perspectives. From the algorithms of Big Data to the works of Walter Benjamin and Hélène Cixous, Responding to the Sacred provides a comprehensive look at how religion and rhetoric interact to define the boundaries of human experience.