The Poetry of Piety: An Anotated Anthology of Christian Poetry - Softcover

Witherington, BenIII; Armitage, Christopher Mead

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9780801022869: The Poetry of Piety: An Anotated Anthology of Christian Poetry

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ISBN 10: 080102286X ISBN 13: 9780801022869

Publisher: Baker Academic, 2002

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Poetry has long been an elegant, effective means of expression and reflection. It is no surprise, then, that many Christians have used this medium to express the profound joys and struggles they have encountered in their journey with the church. With this in mind, renowned biblical scholar Ben Witherington III has teamed up with Christopher Mead Armitage to produce this innovative annotated anthology of Christian poetry. Unlike other Christian poetry anthologies, The Poetry of Piety offers both expert literary and theological analysis of a wide range of Christian poetry from the sixteenth century to the present. Works from twenty-eight authors, such as John Donne, George Herbert, C. S. Lewis, T. S. Eliot, Langston Hughes, and John Updike, are included. Each commentary consists of a brief biographical note about the author, a literary critique, a theological analysis, and questions for personal reflection. The Poetry of Piety is ideal for use as a resource, and students, pastors, and teachers will appreciate its accessible yet informative style. Additionally, the questions for reflection make this book an excellent devotional or creative small group resource.

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The Lord has promised good to me His word my hope secures;: He will by shield and portion be As long as Life endures -from "Faith's Review and Expectation" by John Newton Poetry has always been an elegant, effective means of expression and reflection. It is no surprise then that, like John Newton, many Christians have used this medium to express the profound joys and struggles they have encountered in their journey with the church. With this in mind, renowned biblical scholar Ben Witherington III has teamed up with Christopher Mead Armitage to produce this innovative annotated anthology of Christian poetry. The Poetry of Piety offers both expert literary and theological analysis of a wide range of Christian poetry from the sixteenth century to the present. Each section consists of a brief biographical introduction to the author, a literary critique and theological analysis of one or more poems, and questions for personal reflection/formation. Works from twenty-eight authors, including John Donne, George Herbert, C. S. Lewis, T. S. Eliot, Langston Hughes, and John Updike, are covered. Ben Witherington III (Ph.D., University of Durham) is professor of New Testament at Asbury Theological Seminary and author of more than twenty books. Christopher Mead Armitage (Ph.D., Duke University) is professor of English at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

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Ben Witherington III (Ph.D., University of Durham) is professor of New Testament interpretation at Asbury Theological Seminary and author of more than twenty books. Christopher Mead Armitage (Ph.D., Duke University) is professor of English at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

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