Between Truth and Fiction: A Narrative Reader in Literature and Theology - Softcover

Jasper, David; Allen, Smith

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0334041929 ISBN 13: 9780334041924

Publisher: SCM Press, 2010

Synopsis

The growth of interest in theological hermeneutics alongside the study of critical and literary theory has given rise to a growing sense among students of the need to address the nature of texts and their textuality, and the truth claims which they make.

Between Truth and Fiction begins with an extended introduction to textuality and Christian literature, with an overview of hermeneutics and question about reading and reception. Issues such as intertextuality, the relationship between the Bible and other texts in literature, theology as story, autobiography as theology, poetry and proclamation will be addressed.

Central to the book is the provision of original texts (from fiction, poetry, drama, autobiography, etc) which the reader will be encouraged on reflect on for him or herself. The approach of this book is heuristic. Full study notes and questions are provided.

About this title

About the Author

The Revd Prof. David Jasper is Professor of Literature and Theology in the University of Glasgow.The Revd Dr Allen Smith was Post-Doctoral Fellow in the Department of Theology and Religious Studies, University of Glasgow.

Edition details

• Publisher: SCM Press
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0334041929
• ISBN 13: 9780334041924
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 300