Lieb, Michael, 1940-

Theological Milton : deity, discourse and heresy in the Miltonic canon / Michael Lieb. - Pittsburgh, Pa. : Duquesne University Press, c2006. - xi, 348 p. ; 24 cm. - Medieval & Renaissance literary studies . - Medieval and Renaissance literary studies. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 279-338) and index.

I. The discourse of theology. 1. Doctrinal and discursive contexts. 2. The ontological imperative. 3. The signatures of deity -- II. The poetics of deity. 4. The theopathetic deity. 5. The odium dei. 6. "Our living dread" -- III. The heresies of godhead. 7. The socinian imperative. 8. Arianism and godhead.

"Literature and theology are inextricably intertwined in this study of the figure of God as a literary character in the writings of John Milton"--Provided by publisher.

0820703745 (cloth : alk. paper) 9780820703749

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Milton, John, 1608-1674 --Religion.
Milton, John, 1608-1674 --Religion.


Christianity and literature--History--England--17th century.
Christian literature, English--History and criticism.
Christian heresies--History--Modern period, 1500-
Christian heresies in literature.
Theology in literature.
Heresy in literature.
God in literature.

PR 3592 .R4 / L54 2006