Theology and literature after postmodernity /

This volume deploys theology in a reconstructive approach to contemporary literary criticism, to validate and exemplify theological readings of literary texts as a creative exercise. It engages in a dialogue with interdisciplinary approaches to literature in which theology is alert and responsive to...

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Main Authors: Hampson, Peter J., 1954- (Author, Editor), Milbank, Alison, 1954- (Author, Editor)
Other Authors: Imfeld, Zoƫ Lehmann (Editor)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: London ; New York : Bloomsbury T&T Clark, 2015.
Series:T & T Clark religion and the university series ; v. 3.
T & T Clark theology.
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Summary:This volume deploys theology in a reconstructive approach to contemporary literary criticism, to validate and exemplify theological readings of literary texts as a creative exercise. It engages in a dialogue with interdisciplinary approaches to literature in which theology is alert and responsive to the challenges following post-modernism and post-modern literary criticism. It demonstrates the scope and explanatory power of theological readings across a various texts and literary genres. Theology and Literature after Post-Modernity explores a reconstructive approach to reading and literary study in the university setting, with contributions from interdisciplinary scholars worldwide.
Physical Description:xii, 286 pages ; 24 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780567251145 (hbk)
0567251144 (hbk)