Milton and the Parables of Jesus - Self-Representation and the Bible in John Milton’s Writings

Examines Milton's identification with characters in Jesus's parables. Connects Milton's engagement with the parables to his self-representation throughout his poetry and prose.

About the author

David V. Urban is Professor of English at Calvin College. He is the coeditor of Visionary Milton: Essays on Prophecy and Violence and John Milton: An Annotated Bibliography, 1989–1999.

Summary

Examines Milton’s identification with characters in Jesus’s parables. Connects Milton’s engagement with the parables to his self-representation throughout his poetry and prose.

Product details

• Authors: David V. Urban, David V. (Calvin College) Urban, Urban David V.
• Publisher: University Presses
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 11.12.2018
• EAN: 9780271080994
• ISBN: 978-0-271-08099-4
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 29 mm
• Weight: 635 g
• Series: Medieval & Renaissance Literary Studies; Medieval & Renaissance Literar; Medieval & Renaissance Literary Studies; Medieval & Renaissance Literar
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative literary studies; English, LITERARY CRITICISM / Subjects & Themes / Religion, LITERARY CRITICISM / Modern / 17th Century, Literary studies: c 1500 to c 1800, Christianity: sacred texts and revered writings, Literary studies: c 1600 to c 1800, Criticism and exegesis of sacred texts, Biblical Studies & Exegesis