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Theology of George MacDonald
Taschenbuch von John R. de Jong
Sprache: Englisch

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George MacDonald (1824¿1905) was writing at a time of Evangelical unease. In a society ravaged by Asiatic cholera, numbed by levels of infant mortality, and fearful of revolution and the toxicity of industry (to name but a few of the many challenges), the ¿gospel¿ proclaiming eternal damnation for unbelievers was hardly good news; rather, Christianity was increasingly viewed as the source of bad news and a tool of state oppression. MacDonald agreed: in his view, the church had become a vampire, sucking the blood of her children instead of offering them Eucharistic life.
In contrast, like Christ, MacDonald offers us a child. Although at first sight a familiar Romantic incarnation, in MacDonald¿s theology ¿the child¿ becomes an unlikely icon challenging the vampire¿s kingdom and confronting the foundations of much of Western theology. John R. de Jong¿s meticulously researched study of MacDonald¿s work ¿ especially his ¿realist¿ and fantasy novels ¿ in its Victorian context is of more than historical interest. In light of the growth of fundamentalist expressions of Christianity, we are encouraged to consider embracing MacDonald¿s radical solution to religious vampirism: becoming children.
George MacDonald (1824¿1905) was writing at a time of Evangelical unease. In a society ravaged by Asiatic cholera, numbed by levels of infant mortality, and fearful of revolution and the toxicity of industry (to name but a few of the many challenges), the ¿gospel¿ proclaiming eternal damnation for unbelievers was hardly good news; rather, Christianity was increasingly viewed as the source of bad news and a tool of state oppression. MacDonald agreed: in his view, the church had become a vampire, sucking the blood of her children instead of offering them Eucharistic life.
In contrast, like Christ, MacDonald offers us a child. Although at first sight a familiar Romantic incarnation, in MacDonald¿s theology ¿the child¿ becomes an unlikely icon challenging the vampire¿s kingdom and confronting the foundations of much of Western theology. John R. de Jong¿s meticulously researched study of MacDonald¿s work ¿ especially his ¿realist¿ and fantasy novels ¿ in its Victorian context is of more than historical interest. In light of the growth of fundamentalist expressions of Christianity, we are encouraged to consider embracing MacDonald¿s radical solution to religious vampirism: becoming children.
Über den Autor
After a degree in physics and a career in audio engineering, John de Jong studied philosophy and religious studies at the Open University before gaining a PhD in theology and literature from King¿s College London. Also a musician and lyricist, his work explores the relationship between theology, sociology, and the arts.
Zusammenfassung
An exposition of George MacDonald's theology in its Victorian context, with implications for the pursuit of religious innocence today.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2021
Fachbereich: Allgemeines
Genre: Importe, Religion & Theologie
Rubrik: Geisteswissenschaften
Thema: Lexika
Medium: Taschenbuch
ISBN-13: 9780718895792
ISBN-10: 0718895797
Sprache: Englisch
Ausstattung / Beilage: Paperback
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: de Jong, John R.
Hersteller: The Lutterworth Press
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Books on Demand GmbH, In de Tarpen 42, D-22848 Norderstedt, info@bod.de
Maße: 229 x 153 x 16 mm
Von/Mit: John R. de Jong
Erscheinungsdatum: 01.01.2021
Gewicht: 0,429 kg
Artikel-ID: 121919833
Über den Autor
After a degree in physics and a career in audio engineering, John de Jong studied philosophy and religious studies at the Open University before gaining a PhD in theology and literature from King¿s College London. Also a musician and lyricist, his work explores the relationship between theology, sociology, and the arts.
Zusammenfassung
An exposition of George MacDonald's theology in its Victorian context, with implications for the pursuit of religious innocence today.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2021
Fachbereich: Allgemeines
Genre: Importe, Religion & Theologie
Rubrik: Geisteswissenschaften
Thema: Lexika
Medium: Taschenbuch
ISBN-13: 9780718895792
ISBN-10: 0718895797
Sprache: Englisch
Ausstattung / Beilage: Paperback
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: de Jong, John R.
Hersteller: The Lutterworth Press
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Books on Demand GmbH, In de Tarpen 42, D-22848 Norderstedt, info@bod.de
Maße: 229 x 153 x 16 mm
Von/Mit: John R. de Jong
Erscheinungsdatum: 01.01.2021
Gewicht: 0,429 kg
Artikel-ID: 121919833
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