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Theology and H.P. Lovecraft
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While still relatively unknown to the general public, early twentieth century American horror author H.P. Lovecraft left an indelible stamp upon popular culture. Images of tentacled horrors, forbidden tomes, and protagonists struggling against the insanity that comes with the revelation of the terrible truth of reality–Lovecraft pioneered all of these. Best known for his short story “The Call of Cthulhu,” Lovecraft instantiated his philosophy of cosmicism into every one of his tales.
This collection of fourteen essays is the first sustained academic engagement with horror author H.P. Lovecraft from a theological perspective. Covering the major themes of Lovecraft's work such as nihilism, xenophobia, dark cults, and unimaginable horrors beyond the stars, the book is divided into five sections corresponding to each of the divisions of theology: biblical, historical, systematic, practical, and comparative. With responses ranging from admiration to critique, the contributors explore the dark uncharted regions of Lovecraft’s dark mythology in the service of theological truth.
Table of Contents
Austin M. Freeman
Part I: Lovecraft and Biblical Theology
1. Biblical Cosmicism? Religion and Cosmic Insignificance in Old Testament Wisdom Literature and H. P. Lovecraft
Eric Ortlund
2. Dagon and Idolatry: Lovecraft's Use of the Bible in “Dagon” and “The Shadow over Innsmouth”
Alexander P. Thompson
3. Concerning the Hidden God Who Surpasses All Understanding: Lovecraftian Meditations on Christian Theodicy
David K. Goodin
Part II: Lovecraft and Historical Theology
4. “A Dark Poem”: Lovecraft's Puritan Aesthetics and the Vice of Curiosity
Geoffrey Reiter
5. August Derleth and the Christianization of the Cthulhu Mythos
J.S. Mackley
6. The Lurker at the Threshold of Interpretation: August Derleth and the Debate over Lovecraftian Dualism
Justin Mullis
Part III: Lovecraft and Systematic Theology
7. When God Goes Mad: Lovecraft, Von Balthasar, and the Split between Transcendence and Goodness
Lyle Enright and Nick Bennett
8. One God Further
Product details
| Published | 15 Aug 2022 |
|---|---|
| Format | Hardback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 290 |
| ISBN | 9781978711709 |
| Imprint | Fortress Academic |
| Dimensions | 236 x 159 mm |
| Series | Theology, Religion, and Pop Culture |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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