The Christian Tradition in English Literature

Download or read book The Christian Tradition in English Literature written by Paul Cavill and published by Zondervan Academic. This book was released on 2009-08-30 with total page 513 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Features:• Wide chronological coverage of English literature, especially texts found in the Norton, Oxford, Blackwell and other standard anthologies• Short, punchy essays that engage with the texts, the critics, and literary and social issues• Background and survey articles• Glossaries of Bible themes, images and narratives• Annotated bibliography and questions for class discussion or personal reflection• Scholarly yet accessible, jargon-free approach – ideal for school and university students, book groups and general readersCreated for readers who may be unfamiliar with the Bible, church history or theological development, it offers an understanding of Christianity’s key concepts, themes, images and characters as they relate to English literature up to the present day.