Prophetic Witness and the Reimagining of the World

<p>This book explores the prophetic characteristics of literature particularly poetry that seek to reimagine the world in which it is written. Using theological and philosophical insights it charts the relentless impulse of literature to propose alternative visions practicable or utopian and point toward possibilities of renewal and change.</p><p>Drawing from each of the three main Abrahamic religions as well as Greek and Latin classics an international group of scholars utilise a diverse range of analytical and interpretive methods to draw out the prophetic voice in poetry. Looking at the writings of figures like T. S. Elliot Blake Wittgenstein and Isaiah the theme of the prophetic is shown to be of timely importance given the current state of geo-political challenges and uncertainties and offers a much-needed critical discussion of these broad cultural questions.</p><p>This collection of essays offers readers an insight into the constructive power of literature. As such it will be of great interest to scholars working in Religion and the Arts Religious Studies Theology and Aesthetics. </p>