A Poetics of Orthodoxy

What makes one poem better than another? Do Christians have an obligation to strive for excellence in the arts? While orthodox Christians are generally quick to affirm the existence of absolute truth and absolute goodness, even many within the church fall prey to the postmodern delusion that ""beauty is in the eye of the beholder."" This book argues that Christian doctrine in fact gives us a solid basis on which to make aesthetic judgments about poetry in particular and about the arts more generally. The faith once and for all delivered unto the saints is remarkable in its combined emphasis on embodied particularity and meaningful transcendence. This unique combination makes it the perfect starting place for art that speaks to who we are as creatures made for eternity.

Author: Benjamin P. Myers
Publisher: Cascade Books
Published: 12/17/2020
Pages: 142
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.48lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.33d
ISBN13: 9781532695469
ISBN10: 1532695462
BISAC Categories:
- Poetry | Subjects & Themes | Inspirational & Religious
- Religion | Christian Living | Spiritual Growth