Figuring the Sacred: Religion Narrative and Imagination

The thought of Paul Ricoeur continues its profound effect on theology religious studies and biblical interpretation. Introduced by Mark Wallace the twenty-one papers collected in this volume-some familiar many translated here for the first time-constitute the most comprehensive anthology of Ricoeurs writings in religion since 1970. The writings are thematically divided into five parts: the study of religion philosophers of religion the Bible and genre theological overtures practical theology Ricoeurs hermeneutical orientation and his deep sensitivity to the mystery and power of religious language offer fresh insight into the transformative potential of sacred literature including the Bible.