Milton's Theology of Freedom

Benjamin Myers

Published by De Gruyter 2006

Milton's Theology of Freedom

Benjamin Myers

Volume 98 in the series Arbeiten zur Kirchengeschichte

https://doi.org/10.1515/9783110919370

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About this book

At the centre of John Milton’s epic poem Paradise Lost (1667) is a radical commitment to divine and human freedom. This study situates Paradise Lost within the context of post-Reformation theological controversy, and pursues the theological portrayal of freedom as it unfolds throughout the poem. The study identifies and explores the ways in which Milton is both continuous and discontinuous with the major post-Reformation traditions in his depiction of predestination, creation, free will, sin, and conversion. Milton’s deep commitment to freedom is shown to underlie his appropriation and creative transformation of a wide range of existing theological concepts.

Author / Editor information

Benjamin Myers, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia.

Reviews

"Expressing and exploring one's view of the transcendent through plot and character instead of through thesis and argument gives theology a living character of flesh and blood. In the history of such work, Milton's Paradise Lost stands as a great achievement." [...] "The issues the book raises linger with the reader, which is a good sign that the book is well worth the read."
T. J. Crutcher in: Ephemerides Theologicae Lovanienses 84.4/2008

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1. The Theology of Freedom: A Short History Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	15
2. The Satanic Theology of Freedom Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	53
3. Predestination and Freedom Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	73
4. The Freedom of God Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	93
5. Human Freedom and the Fall Requires Authentication Unlicensed Licensed Download PDF	113
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(Deutsch)

Language: English
Publisher: De Gruyter
Audience: Scholars, Institutes, Libraries
Pages
- Front matter: 14
- Main content: 209
Keywords: Freedom (term); Milton; John; systematic theology

eBook

Published: February 14, 2012
ISBN: 9783110919370

Hardcover

Published: July 18, 2006
ISBN: 9783110189384