Literature and Theology as a Grammar of Assent

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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.

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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.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 272
Edition: 1
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 28 Feb 2016
ISBN 10: 1472475240
ISBN 13: 9781472475244

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'Since 1982, David Jasper has played a decisive role in establishing literature and theology as a renewal of what Newman first called the Grammar of Assent. In recapitulating this history, he both gives a new light on the ambiguous contemporary evolution of theology and culture (or rather a-culture), and reminds us of the roots and reach of Christianity for the upcoming post-modernity. A central contribution to the debate.' Jean-Luc Marion, Paris-Sorbonne University, France and The University of Chicago, USA 'Drawing upon more than 30 years of work in literature and theology, David Jasper reflects upon its shifting contexts and focal concerns. Typically learned, lucid and well written, these essays from one of the leading figures provide an indispensable reference point for others making their way in this field.' David Fergusson, University of Edinburgh, UK

Author Bio

The Revd.Professor David Jasper is Professor of Literature and Theology, University of Glasgow, UK and Distinguished Overseas Professor, Renmin University of China, Beijing. He was Principal of St. Chad's College, Durham University, and holds degrees from Cambridge, Oxford, Durham, and Uppsala universities. He was the founding Editor of the Oxford journal Literature and Theology, and the co-editor of The Oxford Handbook of English Literature and Theology. His recent books in the field of literature and theology include the trilogy The Sacred Desert (2004), The Sacred Body (2009) and The Sacred Community (2012). He has been an ordained Anglican priest for nearly forty years.