Prophetic Witness and the Reimagining of the World: Poetry, Theology and Philosophy in Dialogue- Power of the Word V

This book explores the prophetic characteristics of literature, particularly poetry, that seek to reimagine the world and offer possibilities for renewal and change. It draws from a diverse range of sources and analytical methods to highlight the timely relevance of the prophetic voice in addressing geo-political challenges and uncertainties. The collection is of interest to scholars in Religion and the Arts, Religious Studies, Theology, and Aesthetics.

Format: Hardback
Length: 264 pages
Publication date: 29 September 2020
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating book delves into the prophetic qualities of literature, particularly poetry, that strive to reimagine the world in which it is written. Through theological and philosophical insights, it charts the relentless impulse of literature to propose alternative visions, whether practical or utopian, and to point toward possibilities of renewal and change.

Drawing from diverse sources such as the three main Abrahamic religions, Greek and Latin classics, and an international group of scholars, the book employs a range of analytical and interpretive methods to uncover the prophetic voice in poetry. By examining the writings of figures like T. S. Eliot, Blake, Wittgenstein, and Isaiah, the book demonstrates the timeliness of the prophetic theme in the face of geo-political challenges and uncertainties. It provides a much-needed critical discussion of these broad cultural questions.

This collection of essays offers readers a profound insight into the constructive power of literature. It will be of immense interest to scholars working in the fields of Religion and the Arts, Religious Studies, Theology, and Aesthetics.

Weight: 564g
Dimension: 163 x 240 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367344108