Through a Glass Darkly
Essays in the Religious Imagination
John Hawley
311 pages | ~9 hrs
Through a Glass Darkly
Essays in the Religious Imagination
By John Hawley
Through a Glass Darkly presents a rich tapestry of spiritual inquiry that spans centuries of human contemplation about the divine. This collection of interdisciplinary essays invites readers to explore how different minds across history have grappled with fundamental questions of faith and transcendence.
Drawing from an impressive range of voices, the work examines how philosophers, theologians, poets, painters, and novelists have each contributed to our understanding of the sacred. The exploration moves from ancient Christian texts through contemporary thinkers, weaving together insights from figures as diverse as Saint Mark, Erasmus, Milton, and Jacques Derrida. This broad scope reveals how the religious imagination has evolved while maintaining its essential power to illuminate the human condition.
At the heart of these essays lies the profound question Jesus posed to his followers: "Who do you say that I am?" The authors extend this inquiry further, asking not just who we believe the divine to be, but how we express and communicate that understanding. This dual focus on belief and expression offers readers a deeper appreciation for the complexity of spiritual communication.
The collection acknowledges our contemporary moment, where religious boundaries have become more fluid and permeable. In this context, the essays explore how both the presence and absence of the divine shape our spiritual landscape, offering readers thoughtful perspectives on navigating faith in an interconnected world.
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Religion
- ✓ Explore Christentum
- ✓ Explore Literatur
- ✓ Explore Christianisme dans la littérature
- ✓ Explore Christianity in literature
- ✓ Explore History and criticism
- ✓ Explore Religion in literature
- ✓ Explore Histoire et critique
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Details
- Published
- 1996
- Publisher
- Fordham University Press
- ISBN-13
- 9780823216369
- ISBN-10
- 0823216365
- Pages
- 311
- Language
- EN
