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Killing the imposter God : Philip Pullman's spiritual imagination in His dark materials

Title
Killing the imposter God : Philip Pullman's spiritual imagination in His dark materials / Donna Freitas and Jason King.
Author
Freitas, Donna.
Publication
San Francisco : Jossey-Bass, c2007.
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King, Jason.
Description
xxiv, 224 p.; 22 cm.
Subject
  • Pullman, Philip, 1946-
  • Pullman, Philip, 1946- > Criticism and interpretation
  • Fantasy fiction, English > History and criticism
  • Young adult fiction, English > History and criticism
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. 199-218) and index.
Contents
Introduction: A theologian in spite of himself -- Part one: The dark matter of God -- Confusing God with "authority" -- A God made of dust -- We are, each of us, divine -- Part two: Divine ambiguities -- The beauty of evil -- The good that makes us human -- Love frees us -- Part three: Saving God -- A promised land of a different sort -- The exquisite taste of knowing -- Love's divine sacrifice -- Conclusion: Building the republic of heaven.
Call Number
JFD 07-4419
ISBN
  • 9780787982379 (pbk.)
  • 0787982377 (pbk.)
LCCN
2007023338
OCLC
  • 141483931
  • vendorOCN141483931
Author
Freitas, Donna.
Title
Killing the imposter God : Philip Pullman's spiritual imagination in His dark materials / Donna Freitas and Jason King.
Imprint
San Francisco : Jossey-Bass, c2007.
Edition
1st ed.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 199-218) and index.
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King, Jason.
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