Synopses & Reviews
A reprint of the first book on the topic of the cleric as a crime-solver in fiction. Mysterium and Mystery by William David Spencer is a primary reference of meticulous scholarship for anyone interested in mystery literature.
Review
"Just as God once put the mysteries of the world right for man, and the modern-day fictional detective restores order to a chaotic world of unreasoning crime, William Spencer makes sense out of a variety of fiction that is becoming increasingly popular. This is an important book for those interested not only in the mystery genre but in the nature of modern-day protagonists."Robin Winks, Yale University
Review
"This book is not just an insightful analysis of clerical mysteries, but a joyous celebration of them."Arthur P. Boers, Religious Book Journal
Review
"This work is astute, careful, and probing. Spencer is like a coroner who dissects the body inch by inch to see exactly what done her in. "Lois Sibley, The Christian Century
"If you take more than a passing interest in the mystery and crime genre, this is a book for you."Roger Miller, The Milwaukee Journal
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. [323]-333) and indexes.
About the Author
William David Spencer is adjunct professor of theology at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, Massachusetts, and teaches at the Caribbean Graduate School of Theology in Kingston, Jamaica.