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Sacred and Secular Scriptures: A Catholic Approach to Literature (Erasmus Institute Books),Used
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Nicholas Boyles latest work begins with an observationfrom theologian and medievalist Father MarieDominique Chenu, O.P.that the Bible should be seen as a divinely ordained mediation between human culture and divine truth. But how far can we say that the Bible is literature? Chenu is surely right that God is revealed in Scripture not through a system of ideas, but through a vivid historical narrative of people and places. But the Bible is also a sacred book. Expanding on this central dilemma, Boyle demonstrates that biblical scholarship and literary criticism must work together in the largely neglected task of integrating theology and modern secular culture.Boyle explores two lines of thought. In the first series of essays, he discusses a range of writers, primarily philosophers and theologians, who have treated the Bible as literature as a means of reconciling the sacred and the secular. In the second series, Boyle moves to the theme of literature as Bible, seeking a Catholic way of reading secular literature.These sophisticated and learned essaysdrawn from the Erasmus Lectures Boyle delivered at the University of Notre Dame in 2003cover a remarkable range of philosophers, theologians, and writers, including Herder, Schleiermacher, Hegel, Lvinas, Goethe, Austen, Melville, and Tolkien. This volume will reward its reader with penetrating, and often brilliant, insights.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'Sacred and Secular Scriptures: A Catholic Approach to Literature'? A: The main theme of the book explores the relationship between the Bible as a sacred text and literature, emphasizing how biblical scholarship and literary criticism can integrate theology with modern secular culture.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Sacred and Secular Scriptures' is Nicholas Boyle, a noted scholar who delivered the Erasmus Lectures at the University of Notre Dame.
- Q: When was 'Sacred and Secular Scriptures' published? A: 'Sacred and Secular Scriptures' was published on January 1, 2004.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in a paperback binding, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: How many pages does 'Sacred and Secular Scriptures' contain? A: The book contains 312 pages, offering a comprehensive exploration of its themes.
- Q: What kind of essays can be found in this book? A: The book features a series of sophisticated essays that discuss various writers, philosophers, and theologians, focusing on treating the Bible as literature and exploring a Catholic approach to reading secular literature.
- Q: Is there any specific literary figure discussed in the book? A: Yes, the book covers a range of literary figures and philosophers, including Herder, Schleiermacher, Hegel, Lévinas, Goethe, Austen, Melville, and Tolkien.
- Q: Can this book be useful for both theological and literary studies? A: Yes, 'Sacred and Secular Scriptures' is useful for both theological and literary studies as it bridges the gap between sacred texts and secular literature.
- Q: What insights can readers expect from Nicholas Boyle's essays? A: Readers can expect penetrating insights that challenge conventional views on the interplay between the Bible and literature, as well as reflections on how to reconcile sacred and secular narratives.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, the book is well-suited for academic study, particularly for those interested in theology, literature, and literary criticism.