Søren Kierkegaard (1813–1855), the Danish philosopher and theologian, is regarded as a father of modern existentialism. His works include Either/Or, Philosophical Fragments, and Works of Love. Charles E. Moore is a member of the Bruderhof community. He writes for Plough Quarterly and has compiled and edited several acclaimed books, including Called to Community: The Life Jesus Wants for His People; Provocations: Spiritual Writings of Kierkegaard; Everyone Belongs to God: Discovering the Hidden Christ; and Bearing Witness: Stories of Martyrdom and Costly Discipleship.
In a culture awash in religious silliness, Kierkegaard s bracing metaphors expose our mediocrities and energize us with a clarified sense of what it means to follow Jesus.--Eugene Peterson, author, Subversive Spirituality