While the body has been among the topics of phenomenology from its inception, it is no exaggeration to say that it has become onre of its most prominent and fecund themes. In his nuanced and careful readings of classical as well as recent contributions, Novak offers a fresh take on urgent questions of the phenomenology of the body, particularly as those questions are entangled with theological issues.

Espen Dahl, Professor, UiT The Arctic University of Norway, Norway

A detailed and balanced account of the thought of two central French phenomenologists. One of the first treatments to provide a thorough review of the important discussion of body and flesh in the major works of Michel Henry and Emmanuel Falque.

Crina Gschwandtner, Professor of Philosophy, Fordham University, USA

At a time when our bodies increasingly are becoming estranged from the realities of spirit, soul, world, and community, a return to not only what bodies are for, but also what bodies are about is timely. Synthesizing Falque and Henry´s work, the book takes phenomenology in a new direction.

Jason Alvis, International Seminary for Theology and Leadership, Switzerland