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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|73 pages
The Durham Conferences
part II|40 pages
The Loss of and the Return to Theology
part III|94 pages
Themes and the Wider World
part IV|32 pages
Conclusions