sacred and secular canon in romanticism, The
Book Description
This scholarly exploration reveals how the Bible served as a transformative force during the Romantic era, fundamentally reshaping how European culture understood the relationship between sacred and secular expression. David Jasper examines the profound influence of biblical texts on some of history's most celebrated creative minds, including poets Samuel Taylor Coleridge and William Wordsworth, painter J.M.W. Turner, and German literary giants Goethe and Hölderlin.
The work traces a pivotal cultural shift, demonstrating how biblical canon became the cornerstone for developing our modern concept of world literature and its role in defining cultural identity. Jasper's analysis extends beyond individual artists to explore broader questions about how sacred texts continue to influence secular artistic expression, particularly as society moved from traditional religious frameworks toward more diverse spiritual and intellectual landscapes.
The book bridges historical analysis with contemporary relevance, concluding with insights into how Romantic principles illuminate our current postmodern condition. For readers interested in understanding how spiritual texts have shaped artistic vision and cultural development, this study offers valuable perspectives on the enduring dialogue between religious tradition and creative expression.
Whether you're drawn to literary history, biblical studies, or the intersection of spirituality and art, this examination provides thoughtful analysis of how sacred wisdom has influenced some of Europe's most influential cultural figures and continues to resonate in contemporary thought.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Short (< 200 pages) (~5 hours)
📄 Length: 170 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Study Bible from spiritual perspective
- ✓ Explore Romanticism
- ✓ Explore In literature
- ✓ Explore German literature
- ✓ Explore Romanticism in art
- ✓ Explore History and criticism
- ✓ Explore Romanticism, germany
- ✓ Explore Bible, in literature
