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Wanting Like a God
Desire and freedom in Thomas Traherne
Author: Denise Inge
Wanting Like a God introduces readers to the work of the 17th century metaphysical poet and theologian Thomas Traherne.
Denise Inge pays particular attention to the recent discoveries of hitherto unknown manuscripts which have helped to raise Traherne’s profile, and convincingly leads readers to a new understanding of Traherne, not only as a poet, but also as a theologian, capable of appreciating not only blissful rejoicing but also profound darkness.
Wanting Like a God provides readers with a persuasive reinterpretation of Traherne’s spiritual vision and brings to market the first academic study of his work since the discovery of the Lambeth manuscripts.
'Working largely from prose works of Traherne which were discovered only a very few years ago and remain little known, Denise Inge carefully and insightfully expands our understanding of him as ‘the Poet of Felicity’ into a thinker and theologian of major importance. She explores and develops Traherne’s complex language in the context of seventeenth century Neoplatonism and reveals him as an apologist for Christianity and the church within the dense theological, political, social and scientific thought of his time, but also to be considered against the thinking of a company that extends from St. Maximus the Confessor, to Nicholas of Cusa, and, closer to our own time, Karl Barth and Jacques Lacan. This is an endlessly fascinating and beautifully written book that rewards careful reading and deserves broad attention in many fields from literature, to theology and history.' David Jasper, Professor of Literature and Theology, University of Glasgow
Categories:
Theology
Publication Date: 25 August 2009 By SCM Press
Binding/Format: Paperback
Pages: 320
Status: In Stock
Price: £35.00
ISBN: 9780334041474
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