An Introduction to Religion and Literature
Mark KnightHardback 2009-01-15
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Mark Knight's new work offers a lucid, accessible?and thoughtful introduction to the study of?religion and literature. The focus is on Christian?theology in the context of post-1800 British?literature, although substantial reference is made?to earlier writers, texts from North America and?mainland Europe and other faith positions. An?Introduction to Religion and Literature is?organised around key theological ideas, each of?which is explored through close readings of well-known and?influential literary texts.?Throughout the book the reader is encouraged to think about the?ways in which religion and literature combine to trace and disclose?other worlds that might be seen as sacred.
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Publisher Description
Mark Knight's new work offers a lucid, accessible?and thoughtful introduction to the study of?religion and literature. The focus is on Christian?theology in the context of post-1800 British?literature, although substantial reference is made?to earlier writers, texts from North America and?mainland Europe and other faith positions. An?Introduction to Religion and Literature is?organised around key theological ideas, each of?which is explored through close readings of well-known and?influential literary texts.?Throughout the book the reader is encouraged to think about the?ways in which religion and literature combine to trace and disclose?other worlds that might be seen as sacred.