Theologians and artists reflect here, in a series of essays, on how theology and the arts can be mutually enriching and beneficial. The contributors argue that it is part of theology's "calling" to engage with culture, particularly the arts, and that it is not in fact "true" theology unless it does so. The essays cover such topics as drama, cathedral art, poetry and music; the contributors include Tom Wright, Rowan Williams and David Ford.
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Theologians and artists reflect here on how theology and the arts can be mutually enriching and beneficial. The contibutors argue that it is part of theology's "calling" to engage with culture, particularly the arts, and that it is not in fact "true" theology unless it does so.
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Product details

ISBN
9780334028703
Published
2002-07-01
Publisher
SCM Press
Weight
18 gr
Height
216 mm
Width
135 mm
Thickness
259 mm
Age
UU, UP, P, G, 05, 06, 01
Language
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Number of pages
260

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Biographical note

Jeremy Begbie is Associate Principal of Ridley Hall, Cambridge and Reader in Theology at the University of St Andrews. A professionally trained musician, he has performed extensively as a pianist, oboist and conductor. He is the author of "Voicing the Praise" (T & T Clark) and "Theology, Music and Time" (C.U.P)