Marilynne Robinson's worldly gospel : a philosophical account of her Christian vision / Ryan S. Kemp and Jordan M. Rodgers.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kemp, Ryan, author.

Rodgers, Jordan M., author.

Series:

New directions in religion and literature.

New directions in religion and literature

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Robinson, Marilynne--Criticism and interpretation.

Robinson, Marilynne.

Christianity in literature.

Spirituality--Christianity.

Spirituality.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (224 pages)

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

London, England : Bloomsbury Academic, [2023]

Summary:

"In her five novels and many essays, Marilynne Robinson develops a distinctive Christian vision animated by a powerfully affirmative and sacramental attitude toward the physical world and everyday human life. An in-depth philosophical exploration of her work -- from Gilead to her extensive non-fiction writing -- Marilynne Robinson's Worldly Gospel reads the author's theology as articulating a compelling response to the claim that Christianity is an other worldly religion whose adherents seek through it to escape the misfortunes of this life. Ryan Kemp and Jordan Rodgers argue that Robinson's work challenges the modern atheistic tradition dating back to Friedrich Nietzsche to present a unique form of contemporary faith that seeks to affirm the world rather than deny its claims."-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Chapter 1 - Introduction

Chapter 2 - The Life-Denial Critique of Christianity: Feuerbach & Nietzsche

Chapter 3 - Housekeeping : Lessons in Life-Denial

Chapter 4 - Gilead : More Beauty Than Our Eyes Can Bear

Chapter 5 - O Sinner, Come Home

Chapter 6 - Jack : A Glorious Presence

Chapter 7 - Lila : More Life Than We Can Bear

Chapter 8 - Conclusion: Our Fantastic Condition

Works Cited

Index.

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-350-10696-8

OCLC:

1289455837