Stevens, Jarrett

Jarrett Stevens is a contemporary philosopher who has contributed to discussions on divine naming and the evolution of God-concepts in modern religious discourse. His work "The Deity formerly known as GOD" examines the shifting linguistic and conceptual frameworks through which divine reality is understood and articulated in contemporary theology. Stevens explores how traditional names and titles for the divine have become problematic or insufficient in light of postmodern critiques of religious language, feminist theology, and interfaith dialogue. His analysis engages with apophatic traditions while considering how new metaphors and designations for ultimate reality emerge in response to cultural and philosophical shifts. Stevens' work contributes to ongoing debates about religious language, the limits of theological expression, and the relationship between divine naming and human understanding of transcendence.