A Theology of Nonsense
A Theology of Nonsense

Author: Josephine Gabelman

Publisher: Lutterworth Press

Published: 2017-10-26

Total Pages: 238

ISBN-13: 0718847342

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There is within all theological utterances something of the ridiculous, perhaps more so in Christianity, given its proclivity for the paradoxical and the childlike. Few theologians are willing to discuss how consent to the Christian doctrine often requires a faith that goes beyond reason. There seems to be a fear that the association of theology with the absurd will give fuel to the sceptic's refrain: 'You can't seriously believe in all that nonsense.' Josephine Gabelman considers the legitimacy of the sceptic's objection and explores the possibility that an idea can be contrary to rationality and also true and meaningful using the systematic analysis of central stylistic features of literary non sense such as Lewis Carroll's Alice stories. Gabelman sets up a nonsense theology by considering the practical and evangelical ramifications of associating Christian faith with nonsense literature and, conversely, the value of relating theological principles to the study of literary nonsense.Ultimately, Gabelman says, faith is always a risk and a strictly rational apologetic misrepresents the nature of Christian truth.

The Forum
The Forum

Author: Lorettus Sutton Metcalf

Publisher:

Published: 1920

Total Pages: 496

ISBN-13:

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Current political, social, scientific, education, and literary news written about by many famous authors and reform movements.

Stuckness in the Fiction of Mervyn Peake
Stuckness in the Fiction of Mervyn Peake

Author: Alice Mills

Publisher: Rodopi

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 252

ISBN-13: 9042017082

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Mervyn Peake has been acclaimed as an author of fantasy and as an illustrator, but as yet has received little attention from literary critics. This book is the first to analyse all of Peake's works of fiction, including his two picture story books and novella as well as the Gormenghast series and Mr Pye. Alice Mills pinpoints the fictional quirks that render Mervyn Peake such a memorable fantasy writer, examining his literary works from Jungian, Freudian, Kristevan and post-Jungian perspectives. Stuckness in the Fiction of Mervyn Peake will be of interest to fantasy lovers and students of fantasy as a genre, as well as those exploring the psychoanalysis of literary texts.

The No-nonsense Guide to Conflict and Peace
The No-nonsense Guide to Conflict and Peace

Author: Peter Greener

Publisher: New Internationalist

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 145

ISBN-13: 1904456421

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This invaluable guide is excellent for students, peace groups and activists. With tables, maps, case studies and quotes it looks at how conflict escalates and ways it can be prevented. It examines the changing types of war, including the War on Terror and ethnic conflict such as in Rwanda; the role of diplomacy and the UN and what steps ordinary people are taking to re-build communities. It also offers ideas and inspiration for creating lasting peace.

Lewin's Essential GENES
Lewin's Essential GENES

Author: Benjamin Lewin

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers

Published: 2011-04-18

Total Pages: 832

ISBN-13: 1449655831

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The Second Edition of Lewin's Essential GENES continues to provide students with the latest findings in the field of molecular biology and molecular genetics. An exceptional new pedagogy enhances student learning and helps readers understand and retain key material like never before. New Concept and Reasoning Checks at the end of each chapter section, End of Chapter Questions and Further Readings for each chapter, and several categories of special topics boxes within each chapter expand and reinforce important concepts. The reorganization of topics in this edition allows students to focus more sharply on the key material at hand and improves the natural flow of course material. New end-of-chapter questions reviews major points in the chapter and allow students to test themselves on important course material. Important Notice: The digital edition of this book is missing some of the images or content found in the physical edition.