Robinson is one of the great theologians of the later 20th century. He (along with Harvey Cox) worked in what has since become known as "Secular Theology." That is, a theology which explicitly says, "'God' or 'the Transcendent' can be found in places other than temples and churhces. Go look for the holy amidst the profane, you'll find it there and see new dimensions within the religious realm."

"Exploration into God" is, in essence, the answer to the question posed by "Honest to God." Robinson's earlier book is a good and provocative one, but a little light on the follow-through. "Exploration into God" is that follow-through, and it is quite odd that it isn't more popular or well-known than "Honest to God." Perhaps this is due to its heavier academic content.

Stylistically, Robinson is better that almost anyone I know of about taking the reader into his brain. He's not telling the reader what his decision/idea is, he is making the decision while the reader is in the back seat. You therefore get a more rounded sense of Robinson's ideas--where they're coming from and what the drive is like between here and there.

An exceptional piece of work. ( )

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