ABSTRACT

Examining the roots of the relationship between literature and theology, this book offers the first serious attempt to probe the deep theological purposes of the study of literature. Through an exploration of themes of evil, forgiveness, sacrament and what it means to be human, David Jasper draws from international research and discussions on literature and theology and employs an historical and profoundly personal journey through the later part of the last century up to the present time. Combining fields such as bible and literature, poetry and sacrament, this book sheds new light on how Christian theology seeks to remain articulate in our global, secular and multi-faith culture.

part II|40 pages

The Loss of and the Return to Theology

part III|94 pages

Themes and the Wider World

chapter 9|16 pages

Poetry: The Poetry of the Oxford Movement

chapter 10|15 pages

Sacrament: The Eucharistic Body

chapter 12|15 pages

Europe and Australia: New Worlds

chapter 13|14 pages

Europe and China: Old Worlds Meet

part IV|32 pages

Conclusions