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James K.A. Smith

Philosophy professor, Calvin University

James K.A. Smith is professor of philosophy at Calvin University, where he holds the Gary & Henrietta Byker Chair in Applied Reformed Theology & Worldview. He is the award-winning author of "Who’s Afraid of Postmodernism?" and "Desiring the Kingdom," as well as "How (Not) To Be Secular: Reading Charles Taylor" and "On the Road with Saint Augustine." He is editor-in-chief of Image journal.

 

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