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The poetics of evil : toward an aesthetic theodicy /

What role do art and aesthetics play in unravelling the theological problem of evil? Philip Tallon constructs an aesthetic theodicy through a fascinating examination of Christian aesthetics, ranging from the writings of Augustine to contemporary philosophy.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Tallon, Philip
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press, ©2012.
Subjects:
Theodicy.
Aesthetics > Religious aspects > Christianity.
Théodicée.
Esthétique > Aspect religieux > Christianisme.
RELIGION > Christian Theology > Ethics.
Aesthetics > Religious aspects > Christianity
Theodicy
Electronic books.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Description
Summary:What role do art and aesthetics play in unravelling the theological problem of evil? Philip Tallon constructs an aesthetic theodicy through a fascinating examination of Christian aesthetics, ranging from the writings of Augustine to contemporary philosophy.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xx, 252 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 239-245) and index.
ISBN:9781283427203
1283427206
9780199779116
0199779112