'Perfect innocency by creation' in the writings of Thomas Traherne
Using Thomas Wilson's definition of 'perfect innocency by creation', this article reads the theme of innocence in the poetry and prose of Thomas Traherne through the doctrine of creation. This approach reveals the rich complexity of Traherne's innocence and uncovers its theologic...
| Published in: | Literature and theology |
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Oxford University Press
[2015]
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Literature and theology
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| IxTheo Classification: | CD Christianity and Culture KAH Church history 1648-1913; modern history NBD Doctrine of Creation NBK Soteriology |
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| Summary: | Using Thomas Wilson's definition of 'perfect innocency by creation', this article reads the theme of innocence in the poetry and prose of Thomas Traherne through the doctrine of creation. This approach reveals the rich complexity of Traherne's innocence and uncovers its theological core. It provides the basis upon which to disinvest Traherne's works of disenchanted post-Enlightenment associations which have surrounded his concept of natural innocence. In Traherne's works, 'perfect innocency by creation' is not an absolute spiritual perfection or a bare natural innocence. Innocency by creation is a creaturely attribute characterised by the fragility and finitude of material existence. Innocency by creation means that one is created innocent by God, it is a relational status infused by grace and set in motion by love. |
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| ISSN: | 1477-4623 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Literature and theology
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1093/litthe/fru051 |