Synopses & Reviews
Well Known for His Many Books on Sociology and theology, Jacques Ellul for the first time intertwines sociological analysis with theological discussion in this provocative examination of how reality (which is visual) has superseded truth (which is verbal) in modern times.
Description
Includes bibliographical references and indexes. "Works by the same author": p. 271-273.
Table of Contents
Seeing and hearing : prolegomena -- Idols and the word -- Sight triumphant -- The word humiliated -- The religious conflict between image and word -- The image-oriented person -- Reconciliation.