Comments on Josh and Kallie: my turn

So you have hopes we "actually read a story now an...

2007-03-11T16:11:00.000-07:00

So you have hopes we "actually read a story now and then"?! All language is mediating, and thus story, so there is no difference between a "novel" story and a good theology book, merely in their poetic form.

But a similar tension has until this point gripped my view of the two and I have only recently recovered an appreciation for poetry (as properly theological) and the novel. The list of books to get to (A Prayer for Owen Meany, the Brothers K, etc.) is easy enough, but what about poets? I need some help finding properly theological poets. Whitman has always resonated with me, but I confess I 'know' very few poets by name and by work. Any help?

i'd be interested to know which steinbeck would ma...

2007-03-03T08:12:00.000-08:00

i'd be interested to know which steinbeck would make the list. i would go with east of eden.

i agree with owen meany. best book you have recommended to me. and for that i thank you.

jason

I agree with Travis. You should create another li...

2007-02-07T16:15:00.000-08:00

I agree with Travis. You should create another list. No time restraints this time. Ha ha, I know I'm creating more work for you :) But since you're making up words I don't think you'll have problems breaking the rules. What are the best theology novels (as you interpret theological fiction!!) of all time.

i don't think there should be a time limit. solid...

2007-02-07T15:45:00.000-08:00

i don't think there should be a time limit. solid theology, like good literature, should be timeless.
take THAT!

Nicely done Kal. While the other lists have cast ...

2007-02-07T15:21:00.000-08:00

Nicely done Kal. While the other lists have cast light on how little theological reading I have done and how much I wish to do, you go and point out how I've got an even bigger hole in my repertoire. You know, like all other books. I suck. Bravo.

It's a good thing I can still read subtitles. Otherwise I woulnd't have made made it through my cardiology exam without this gem. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06Wuitmq4bI