Mystery and Hermeneutics. Part 1: Myth, Symbol, and Ritual (Opera Omnia IX.1)

Advance Praise & Reviews

“A profound exploration of myth, symbol, and ritual at the heart of human religious experience.” — Theological Studies

“Panikkar’s thought continues to open new pathways for intercultural and interreligious understanding.”— Horizons

“A rich and demanding work that rewards careful, contemplative reading.” — Modern Theology

“Essential for scholars engaged in hermeneutics and comparative theology.”— Journal of Ecumenical Studies

“A major contribution to contemporary philosophy of religion and theological interpretation.” — Religions

The latest volume in the complete works of the internationally renowned philosopher of religion Raimon Panikkar (1918-2010) explores the intersections of tolerance, ideology, and myth, incorporating his own analyses of the myth of morals, the myth of the human condition, the myth of Prajapati, and the sacred history of Sunahsepa.

Raimon Panikkar, a pioneer in comparative religion, interreligious dialogue, and intercultural thought, is author of more than 40 books and 600 articles, including The Rhythm of Being, his Gifford Lectures of 1989 published in English by Orbis Books the year before he died.

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