Mythology and Theological Language

Daniel Lamont, I think it was, once remarked that theologians should read more poetry. This insight into the nature of theological language has profound relevance for our contemporary concern with the problem of communicating the Gospel to modern man. Theology, as language about God, may be regarded...

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Main Author: McLelland, Joseph C. 1925- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Cambridge Univ. Press 1958
In: Scottish journal of theology
Year: 1958, Volume: 11, Issue: 1, Pages: 13-21
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