| Christianity, Tragedy, and Holocaust Literature Contributor(s): Steele, Michael R. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0313295123 ISBN-13: 9780313295126 Publisher: Praeger OUR PRICE: $94.05 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: July 1995 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Religion | Comparative Religion - Religion | Christian Theology - General |
| Dewey: 231.76 |
| LCCN: 95005265 |
| Lexile Measure: 1530 |
| Series: Contributions to the Study of Religion, |
| Physical Information: 0.77" H x 6.21" W x 9.1" (1.18 lbs) 208 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1940's - Religious Orientation - Christian - Religious Orientation - Jewish - Topical - Holocaust |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Identifying elements of the Christian worldview that have influenced our theories of tragedy, Steele demonstrates how these theories fail when applied to Holocaust literature. The challenge of interpreting Holocaust literature is highlighted by a close investigation of the extent to which Christian thought, especially the view of transcendence, has permeated theories of interpretation. The author appeals for a new theory of tragedy which would allow an understanding of Holocaust literature without Christian interpretive biases. This book will be of interest to scholars of Holocaust literature, religion, and literary criticism. |