Giles Waller - What's the relationship between theology and tragedy?

Talking Theology

English - March 26, 2023 23:00 - 29 minutes - 13.6 MB - ★★★★ - 9 ratings
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What is tragedy and how do we see it not only in the arts but also in the Bible? How does tragedy help us see what it is to live as sinners in a fallen world? What is the difference between optimism and hope? How is a tragic view of life actually part of the Good News?

In this episode we are talking to Dr Giles Waller. Giles is a research associate at the University of Cambridge and a member of the Cambridge Interfaith Programme. His forthcoming book is entitled, 'Tragic Theology: Drama, the Cross and the Literary Luther'.