Christian Theology and Tragedy: Theologians, Tragic Literature and Tragic Theory (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780754669401)

Drawing together leading scholars from both theological and literary backgrounds, Christian Theology and Tragedy explores the rich variety of conversations between theology and tragedy. Three main areas are examined: theological readings of a range of tragic literature, from plays to novels and the Bible itself; how theologians have explored tragedy theologically; and how theology can interact with various tragic theories. Encompassing a range of perspectives and topics, this book demonstrates how theologians can make productive use of the work of tragedians, tragic theorists and tragic philosophers. Common misconceptions - that tragedy is monolithic, easily definable, or gives straightforward answers to theodicy - are also addressed. Interdisciplinary in nature, this book will appeal to both the theological and literary fields.

Author: Kevin Taylor
ISBN-10: 0754669408
ISBN-13: 9780754669401
Publisher: Routledge
Language: English
Published: 09/28/2011
Pages: 270
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.23lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.63d