God and the Creative Imagination by Paul Avis

God and the Creative Imagination by Paul Avis

'A mere metaphor', 'only symbolic', 'just a myth' - these tell tale phrases reveal how figurative language has been cheapened and devalued in our modern and postmodern culture. In God and the Creative Imagination, Paul Avis argues the contrary: we see that actually, metaphor, symbol and myth, are the key to a real knowledge of God and the sacred. Avis examines what he calls an alternative tradition, stemming from the Romantic poets Blake, Wordsworth and Keats and drawing on the thought of Cleridge and Newman, and experience in both modern philosophy and science. God and the Creative Imagination intriguingly draws on a number of non-theological disciplines, from literature to philosophy of science, to show us that God is appropriately likened to an artist or poet and that the greatest truths are expressed in an imaginative form. Anyone wishing to further their understanding of God, belief and the imagination will find this an inspiring work.

'A clearly written book which is full of intriguing insights.. Avis has clearly read widely, listened carefully and thought deeply.' - Heythrop Journal

' engaging and thought provoking'

'Avis's style is fresh, precise and accessible'

'this affirmation of the creative imagination as crucial to understanding of God in religion and theology is full of good thingd, and can be warmly commended' - John Saxbee, Church Times

'offers not only sustained argument for his own views but also an excellent survey of the relevant terrain' - David Brown, The Expository Times

' Avis ia a marvellous collector of quaotations and prepares very helpful bibliographies. This work is a treasuary for those interested in the relationship between imagiantion and Christian belief' - Mark Oakley, Theology

'This is careful analysis, robust defence and a plea for a fresh was of seeing things.' - Jim Jones, Epworth Review

Avis, Paul: - Paul Avis has served as the General Secretary of the Church of England's Council for Christian Unity and has been involved in numerous theological dialogues and conversations, both in the UK and internationally. He is now Theological Consultant to the Anglican Communion Office, London, supporting various international commissions. He is also convening editor of the journal Ecclesiology.

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ISBN 13	9780415215039
ISBN 10	041521503X
Title	God and the Creative Imagination
Author	Paul Avis
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Taylor & Francis Ltd
Year published	1999-08-12
Number of pages	208
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