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The Dark Interval: Towards a Theology of Story

by John Domini Crossan

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ISBN10: 0944344062
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From myth to parable, Crossan identifies five types of stories. Among these types it is parable that subverts the world and undercuts the safe shelter we build. Using literary theory, philosophy, theology and biblical studies, he demonstrates the subversive power of the parable.
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ISBN:
9780944344064
Subtitle:
Towards a Theology of Story
Author:
Crossan, John Dominic
Author:
Crossan, John Dominic
Author:
Crossan, J. Dominic
Publisher:
Polebridge Press
Location:
Sonoma, Calif. :
Subject:
Philosophy
Subject:
Literature
Subject:
Methodology
Subject:
Theology, doctrinal
Subject:
Semiotics & Theory
Subject:
Storytelling
Subject:
Religion and literature
Subject:
Storytelling -- Religious aspects -- Christianity.
Subject:
Literature -- Philosophy.
Copyright:
1988
Edition Description:
Bibliography: p. 107-111.
Series Volume:
37
Publication Date:
October 1994
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
128
Dimensions:
856x538x26 34
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